Navigating the New Era of National Security, Geopolitics & Global Trade

Date & Time

Thursday 29th January | 5:00 PM -
6:00 PM Central European Time

In an era defined by geopolitical volatility, rapid regulatory change, and heightened national security scrutiny, multinational businesses face unprecedented challenges in sustaining resilient global operations.

As we look ahead to 2026, the convergence of national security priorities, shifting geopolitical alliances, and escalating trade controls will continue to reshape the global business landscape, demanding proactive preparation, strategic foresight, and operational agility.

Baker McKenzie is pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar, hosted by our Global Chair and Americas Chief Executive, which will feature former senior officials from the U.S. DOJ and FBI as well as our Global Head of Customs and North America Chair of Trade.

During this webinar, our panel of experts will share insider perspectives on emerging trends and enforcement priorities, providing a forward looking assessment of the evolving risk environment how these developments are affecting cross border trade, supply chain resilience, and operational planning. Our panellists will also deliver practical guidance on strengthening compliance and mitigating exposure amid ongoing disruption, and the steps companies should take now to safeguard business continuity. Key topics of discussion will include:

  • The national security drivers reshaping global markets and enforcement priorities for 2026
  • How geopolitical tensions are influencing trade policy and regulatory regimes, and what to expect in the year ahead
  • On-the-ground impacts on cross border supply chains, customs operations, and trade compliance, including in response to the ongoing global tariff wars
  • Latest insights shared from our colleagues in Venezuela and Latin America, given ongoing developments in the region
  • Strategies global companies can implement now to build resilience and maintain operational agility

Our live, one-hour webinar will be held via Zoom on Thursday, 29 January at 11 AM EST / 5:00 PM CET . If you reside in a different time zone and wish to verify your time – please see timeanddate.com for the time in your location.

We are excited to have you join us for this timely webinar and look forward to discussing these important topics with you.

Accessibility: In line with Baker McKenzie's commitment to accessibility and inclusion, we are dedicated to making all our events welcoming and accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments to attend, please let us know via the registration form.