The Numbers Game in the Geopolitics of DestructionOpinionProf Janek RatnatungaGeopolitics provides a framework for understanding the complex international relations shaped by geographical factors, especially as the global rules-based order becomes increasingly fractured. Geopolitics, at first glance, appears to be a world removed from the’ numbers world’ of Accountants, especially management accountants. Lessons from HistoryThere are historical parallels with World War II, emphasizing the need for rapid military build-up in contemporary conflicts. When World War II broke out in Europe in 1939, Germany had 2400 tanks. Despite expanding its own missile production capabilities, Ukraine remains dependent on U.S. interceptors, which are also in demand for conflicts like the one in Iran.

Source: Sunday Times March 08, 2026 14:19 UTC