"We’re at a pivotal moment for artificial intelligence (AI) in business. The organizations that thrive are those that not only build strong governance frameworks (think ethical guardrails, data provenance protocols and human oversight) but also ensure the world understands their commitment." 

Read more from APCO's Global Chair of AI & Intelligence Imad Lahad in Managing Your AI Reputation From the Outside In. 

The Dark Side of AI: Unintended Consequences and Organizational Pitfalls 

by Tim Luukkonen 

The CCO’s New Mandate: Reputation in the Age of AI 

by Caroline Starke, Rotem Hinkis & Seleana Bines

Are We Mistaking Acceleration for Progress? 

by Angela Borkhoche & Pascale Youssef

AI Literacy Isn’t a Training Program, It’s the Byproduct of Entire Strategy

by Alida Valle & Killian MacDonald 

Latest Trends in AI: Analyzing Your Health Records 

by Evan Kraus   

Agenda 360 is a curated collection of APCO's proprietary research and analysis, events and expert thought leadership on the geopolitical impact of change happening around the world. 

• APCO Update: U.S.-Latin America - February 6
• APCO Update: U.S.-Venezuela - February 20
• Mexico: Jalisco Military Operation
• Details on U.S.-India Trade Emerge: Some Tariffs Fall and More Negotiations to Come
• After the IEEPA Ruling: An APCO Agenda360 Briefing
• 2026 Costa Rica General Elections

APCO’s latest Geopolitical Radar is out now! It’s packed with the insights global leaders need to navigate an increasingly complex operating environment. In this edition, we explore: 

• Security and defense as the new operating system for global business. Around the world, governments are reshaping trade, investment, technology and supply chain decisions through national security priorities. 
• North America’s shifting economic and political posture. Evolving tariff frameworks, fiscal uncertainty and a more assertive hemispheric strategy are influencing cross-border commerce and long-term investment planning.
• Growing strain on multilateral institutions. Fragmentation and competing governance models are redefining global coordination, standard‑setting and regulatory predictability. 

Get this edition, subscribe to future editions and get the archive of previous Radars on our website here.  

From leadership and earned media to market dynamics, these perspectives explore the forces influencing the year ahead. 

• A New Era of Leadership in 2026 by Pamela Passman
• Hey 2026: Make Room for Earned Media by Iris Shaffer
• When Risk-On Meets Risk-Off: Understanding Gold’s Extraordinary 2025 by Amrith Uppuluri 

APCO Evolves MENA Leadership as the Region Commands 40% of Global Sovereign Wealth Fund Assets

APCO Welcomes Joel Curran as Senior Director Further Strengthening Crisis, Corporate Reputation, Education Expertise 

Global Africa Investment Summit Launched in Dubai to Transform Africa’s Investment Landscape 

New Episode of Let Go & Lead featuring Tim Gabel!  

We’re excited to share a new episode of “Let Go & Lead,” hosted by Maril MacDonald, Founder and CEO of Gagen MacDonald. The podcast spotlights leaders driving conversations around culture, transformation and change across industries. This episode features Tim Gabel, President and CEO of RTI International, who discusses insights from four decades of leading a mission-driven scientific organization through growth, disruption and profound change. Tim touches on blending science and art with leadership to make strategic decisions and unite teams around a story. Watch the full episode here.  

New Webinar: Maintaining Trust Through an Era of Ongoing Restructuring  

As companies face continuous restructuring over the coming years, the difference between those that face widespread disengagement and those that manage to build authentic buy-in will come down to the details of communication and culture. Join Gagen MacDonald Founder & CEO Maril MacDonald, Managing Director Jennifer Allison and Director Greg Kotcher on March 12 at 10 a.m. ET for a discussion on how businesses can maintain morale and keep people rowing in the same direction while undergoing ongoing change. Register here.