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Banking System Stability: A Global Analysis of Cybercrime Laws

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 [https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-025-00838-3]

Measuring Geopolitics: The Promise and Limits of UNGA Voting Data for IB Research

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 [https://doi.org/10.1057/s42214-025-00237-3]

Oceans as the Missing Stakeholder: How International Business Impacts Marine Ecosystems

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 [https://doi.org/10.46697/001c.157949].

Method-Driven Theory Advancements and AI Implementation

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 [https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-026-00851-0]

Green Gifts From Abroad? FDI and Firms’ Green Management

Dive into the high-stakes world of international business to discover if foreign investment is the green gift that emerging economies desperately need to fight climate change. This podcast explores groundbreaking research across 31 countries, revealing that while foreign-owned firms are more likely to adopt eco-friendly management, this green effect only kicks in when the money comes from environmentally conscious nations. Learn why your favorite global brands are leading the charge in manufacturing but still struggling to make a green impact in the service sector. Citation: Kannen, P., Semrau, F.O. & Steglich, F. (2026). Green gifts from abroad? FDI and firms’ green management. Journal of International Business Policy. https://doi.org/10.1057/s42214-025-00228-4 [https://doi.org/10.1057/s42214-025-00228-4]