AIB Journals Podcast

Meet the "Leaping Multinationals", a new breed of companies like Shein and Transsion that conquer global markets while staying completely invisible in their own home countries. Driven by fierce domestic competition and a knack for extreme localization, these firms skip the traditional "home-first" playbook to find riches in underserved regions like Africa or Southeast Asia. This episode uncovers their secret four-stage strategy for turning "foreignness" into a competitive edge on the world stage.

Citation: Pangarkar, N., & Jain, N. K. (2026). Leaping Multinationals: A New Breed? AIB Insights. https://doi.org/10.46697/001c.157599.

Have you ever wondered if a ruthless dictator or a fiery democracy is actually better for business? This fascinating study of 144 countries uncovers a "U-shaped" reality where both highly stable autocracies and hyper-competitive democracies are masters at attracting foreign investment, while those stuck in the middle often struggle. Applying the Nobel-Prize-winning Acemoglu-Robinson framework to FDI reveals how the hunt for power, and the pressure of rising inequality is now shaping the global economy in ways you’d never expect.

Citation: Maimone Ansaldo Patti, D., Mudambi, R. & Navarra, P. (2026). Do political systems affect economic outcomes? The geography of inward FDI and its relationships with growth and inequality. Journal of International Business Studies. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-026-00849-8

How can scholars and policymakers better navigate an increasingly complex and contested global economy? Learn about the challenges and the opportunities that emerge as the global economic order undergoes profound transformation. B0ringing together perspectives from multiple disciplines, this episode aims to deepen IB scholarship’s understanding of how geopolitical shifts, evolving policy frameworks, and changing patterns of economic interdependence are reshaping the environment in which international business operates. 

Citation: JIBP Special Collection on "Assessing the Post-Globalization Blues: What Might the New World Order Mean for International Business?" https://link.springer.com/collections/gcigeifchc

Get ready for an eye-opening look at international business in the Middle East, where global icons like Starbucks and Carrefour face a massive wave of consumer activism. This podcast uncovers the high-stakes strategies used by mega-brands to survive intense boycotts, from dramatic market exits to clever local rebranding. Discover how "halo brands" and local partners are the new front line in protecting global reputations during the world's most sensitive geopolitical crises.

Citation: Benmamoun, M. (2026). From Conflict to Consumer Backlash: How Multinational Corporations Navigate Boycotts in the Middle East and Beyond. AIB Insights. https://doi.org/10.46697/001c.155276.

Buckle up for a high-stakes deep dive into the digital frontlines where global hackers go head-to-head with the world's biggest banks. This podcast reveals the secret weapon about cybercrime laws that is currently saving our global financial system by locking down accounts and boosting investor confidence. Discover how a single piece of legislation can shield your money from chaos and build a bulletproof future for banking.

Citation: Cumming, D., Nguyen, M., Pham, A.V. & Samarasinghe, A. (2026). Banking system stability: a global analysis of cybercrime laws. Journal of International Business Studies. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-025-00838-3

This episode tackles the "Geopolitical Puzzle," investigating how researchers use everything from United Nations voting records to global news sentiment and trade sanctions to track the world's shifting alliances. You'll learn why a simple "yes" or "no" at the UN can reveal a country’s long-term loyalties, even when quick-moving news headlines suggest a different story. Finally, we explore why understanding these complex diplomatic ties is part of the new survival skill for any business trying to navigate the high-stakes friction of 21st-century global politics.

Citation: Adarkwah, G.K., Sabel, C.A. & Zilja, F.(2026). Measuring geopolitics: the promise and limits of UNGA voting data for IB research. Journal of International Business Policy 9, 102–123. https://doi.org/10.1057/s42214-025-00237-3

Explore the untapped potential of the blue economy in this podcast, where the world's oceans are finally recognized as the most powerful missing stakeholder in global business. This groundbreaking analysis reveals how multinational corporations can transform from exploiters to protectors by integrating ocean health into their core survival strategies. Discover a bold new framework for blue governance that proves saving our seas is not just an ethical duty; instead it is a key to long-term financial profitability and planetary resilience.

Citation: Hahn, I. S., & Cordova, M. (2026). Oceans as the Missing Stakeholder: How International Business Impacts Marine Ecosystems. AIB Insights. https://doi.org/10.46697/001c.157949.

Step into the future of academia where Generative AI is the ultimate research methods assistant. AI can transform how we build and test the world's most complex theories. This podcast defines an eight-step holistic roadmap designed to rescue research from weak links and turn everyday methods into powerful engines for discovery. Learn how to wield these cutting-edge AI tools responsibly to create findings that shape both global policy and business practice.

Citation: Aguinis, H. (2026). Method-driven theory advancements and AI implementation. Journal of International Business Studies. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-026-00851-0