The Bay of Bengal Region: Need for Derisking the Business Environment

The Bay of Bengal region has been a battleground of intense rivalries for great powers. As the top-tier geopolitical risks and the tactical risks at the regional and subregional levels intensify, businesses face a precarious landscape where geopolitical chess moves can upend supply chains overnight. The onus lies on policymakers and corporations to transcend zero-sum games and forge a cooperative framework that safeguards commerce. It is crucial to break down these threats to understand their impact on the functioning of businesses as well as derisking through proactive countermeasures.