Professional Wealth Management
September 3, 2025

Drones, dictators and developing economies: PWM Tea Break

Louise Tumchewics, visiting fellow at the University of Southern Denmark, speaks to PWM about trends in authoritarian political leadership and great power competition, which are increasingly impacting wealthy investors’ portfolios.

Over a refreshing cup of tea, Ms Tumchewics, who researches military trends and advises businesses on global supply chains, tells PWM’s Yuri Bender and Ali Al-Enazi about how allocations between India, China, Europe and the US will be affected by today’s geopolitical turmoil. 

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Legal Wolf makes case for international anti-corruption court

Family legacies beyond the ledger

The evolution of Indian family offices

Why India stands out from a shifting world order

Power to the people: investing in energy dynamics

Drones and defence stocks rise up investors’ wishlists

Why ESG rules must change to take down killer drones

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