War profiteering resurfaces in 2026 amid Middle East conflictExecutive summary: The podcast examines war‑profiteering in 2026, exploring how businesses adjust to conflict and the moral questions it raises. It underscores the growing link between geopolitical tension, corporate strategy and ethical concerns, signaling possible market and regulatory shifts. Journalist Marie de Vergès, Le Monde podcast team, French firms potentially benefiting from war, and broader international conflict actors. Regulators may introduce reporting requirements for war‑related earnings, defense and energy markets could see heightened attention, and public debate on corporate ethics is likely to intensify.The podcast hosted by Marie de Vergès investigates how companies adapt to ongoing conflicts and the profit motives that emerge. It outlines case studies without taking a stance, highlighting the ethical dilemmas faced by industry actors. The discussion reflects increasing scrutiny of wartime economics.Open the full case file on Beyond →
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