International Business and Geopolitics Workshop - Multilateralism and Supranational Institutions in a World of Strained Relations

Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, December 8 – 9, 2026 

Co-organized by Copenhagen Business School, Department of International Economics, Government and Business, VALPOP, and WU Vienna, Institute for International Business - Team Puck

In a time marked by intensifying geopolitical tensions, shifting power balances, and the fragmentation of global governance, the role of multilateralism and supranational institutions is being fundamentally redefined. These changes raise urgent questions about how internationally active firms navigate, shape, and are constrained by evolving institutional architectures and geopolitical challenges. This workshop invites researchers who explore the intersection of IB and geopolitics, with a particular focus on multilateral frameworks and supranational governance in a world of strained relations. Join us in Copenhagen if you study or are interested in contemporary challenges of multilateralism and global diplomacy (i.e., the shifting role of international organizations such as the WTO and UNCTAD), the fragmentation of trade and investment treaties, and the interdependence of supranational/national institutions and firm strategy, global value chains, trade, and FDI decisions amid rising nationalism and regulatory challenges. Present and get feedback on your theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented research, and join us to learn more and engage with academics, practitioners, and policy experts from leading international organizations. 

The workshop will combine various expert panels (e.g., with policymakers, academics, editors),  in-person and hybrid paper sessions, and a curiosity lab. See more information here: https://www.cbs.dk/en/events/ib-and-geopolitics-workshop