In a world continually reshaped by geopolitical tensions and shifting alliances, the global investment landscape is fundamentally changing. Energy security has moved to the top of every government’s agenda. Defence spending is being recalibrated across major economies. Alliances once taken for granted are under genuine pressure. These dynamics are forcing governments, corporations and investors to rethink their positioning in an increasingly multipolar world.

Our Midyear Outlook 2026 Roadshow recently brought clients and RBC’s leading experts together across six cities in Asia under one theme: Beyond the Shadow of Conflict. The conversations were frank and…