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Call for Chapters: Impacts of Geoeconomics and Geopolitics on International Business

Editors

Bryan Christiansen, Southern New Hampshire University, United States
John Branch, University of Michigan, United States

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025
Full Chapters Due: May 27, 2025
Submission Date: May 27, 2025

Introduction

Major conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have drastically altered the geopolitical landscape far beyond what any nation had expected in the past. In turn, these new realities have highly influenced international business operations that will have long-term geoeconomic consequences for advanced and emerging markets alike. These statements are already evident in matters such as the expansion of the NATO military alliance in Europe, the decoupling of Russia from the global economy via severe sanctions, and hindered national growth amidst rising consumer prices and increasing food shortages that transcend those created by the Covid-19 pandemic. One must also consider the looming crisis in Taiwan regarding China's attempts to retake the island as well as the very recent national elections in the USA in which controversial Donald Trump won a second term as President. Although geoeconomics is a term related to geopolitics, the difference between the two exists in the fact that the former is the study of the spatial, temporal, and political aspects of economies and resources while the latter is the study of the effects of economic geography on international politics. The implication of both concepts on international trade is massive changes in activities within the field that can reverse the positive macroeconomic performance of the global economy developed to date. The long-term effects on individuals, companies, nations, and regions are self-evident. Geoeconomics and geopolitics significantly impact international business because they shape the environment in which business organizations operate, influencing trade flows, investment decisions, supply chains, and market opportunities. Some examples include trade policies and agreements, foreign direct investment (FDI), market access and consumer demand, and technological/industrial policies. Therefore, understanding geoeconomics and geopolitics is crucial for businesses to navigate risks, capitalize on opportunities, and develop resilient strategies in a complex international landscape.

Objective

The primary objective of this publication is to provide a quality single source that examines two key aspects of the global economy and their impact on international business operations today from a holistic perspective.

Target Audience

The primary target audience for this publication includes scholars and practitioners of international business who require a contemporary and holistic view of the impact of geoeconomics and geopolitics on the field. Graduate students of international business and economics can also benefit from this work in their dissertation and research efforts.

Recommended Topics

International Business and Trade Negotiations Changes in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Global Supply Chains and Energy Cultural and National Expectations Major Geopolitical Disruptions National Economic Resources Key Regional Conflicts Today Impact of BRICS on Global Monetary Systems Diplomatic History International Relations New World Order Geostrategy NATO vs Other Military and Political Alliances United Nations Conspiracy Theories China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia Eurasian Region Challenges The United States and Canada Latin America Asia Middle East National Military Buildups The Fourth Industrial Revolution Geoeconomics of Technological Sovereignty Multipolar vs. Bipolar Worlds Business Sustainability Corporate and National Espionage Disruptive Technologies and National Security Cybersecurity Concerns International Nuclear Competition Geopolitics of Intellectual Capital and Labor Regulatory and Security Risks Energy and Resource Security Market Access and Consumer Demand

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before March 31, 2025, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by April 10, 2025 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by May 27, 2025, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Impacts of Geoeconomics and Geopolitics on International Business. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2026.



Important Dates

March 31, 2025: Proposal Submission Deadline
April 10, 2025: Notification of Acceptance
May 27, 2025: Full Chapter Submission
July 29, 2025: Review Results Returned
September 10, 2025: Final Acceptance Notification
September 24, 2025: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

Bryan Christiansen, MBA Adjunct Professor Southern New Hampshire University b.christiansen@snhu.edu John Branch, PhD Clinical Associate Professor University of Michigan jdbranch@umich.edu

Classifications


Business and Management; Social Sciences and Humanities
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