navigate: business between superpowers
The scenario
Students take leadership roles in the governments of ‘middle powers’ — countries whose prosperity depends on doing business with rival superpowers. As tensions rise between China, Russia and the United States, they must decide what their country will offer, where it will draw the line, and how to protect domestic businesses, jobs and economic security without being pulled into another power’s orbit.
What it involves
Analysing their country’s economic strengths, dependencies and vulnerabilities
Assessing how tariffs, sanctions and export controls will affect domestic businesses
Responding to fast-moving geopolitical developments
Developing a coherent trade and industrial strategy
Negotiating with superpowers and other middle powers
Explaining and defending their decisions in a press conference
Who it’s for
Undergraduate and master’s students, particularly those studying international business, economics, politics, international relations or management. You’ll need a minimum of 12 students to participate.
What students will take away
A practical understanding of how tariffs, sanctions, and political pressure affect businesses, jobs, and investment — and why leaders are often forced to choose between competing risks rather than a single right answer.
Why I should consider it for my students
If you want your students to understand how geopolitics shapes commercial decisions — while practising strategic thinking, negotiation, and leadership under pressure — this is the simulation to choose.
What it costs
Navigate can be delivered as a one, two, or three-day experience, depending on the depth and pace you want to create for your students.
One day: £5,000 plus VAT
Two days: £8,000 plus VAT
Three days: £12,000 plus VAT
It is best delivered in person by our team on your campus, but we can also adapt it for online delivery over several weeks. The format and price for an online version would be agreed following a conversation.
Navigate is a new addition to our simulations. We would also be open to working with the right university partner to develop a version that can be delivered by their own team.
Talk to us about your students, module, and timetable, and we can explore the best way to make it work.