“Nowadays, the intersection between politics and the economy in different parts of the world, including the emerging markets, is very strong.” Tony Blair, speaking to the Financial Times, January 10, 2008. 

In today's world, the ties between businesses in mature and emerging markets are becoming ever more important. Emerging markets are now vital to the global economy, not just places to earn excess returns, and their cultures will affect international business and politics in the years ahead. The companies and governments that embrace this reality today will be best poised to reap the rewards tomorrow.

Eurasia - a vast landmass whose borders stretch from Europe's Atlantic shore to Russia's Pacific Coast, and from the Far North to the Indian Ocean - is already a fundamental, if still largely unacknowledged part of this reality.

ESC is a network of experts in Eurasia and the United States which works closely with clients to develop and communicate the right strategy in a world of rapid and often unpredictable change in business, politics and international relations.