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Kevin Thomas Ryan

European Union (EU)
As seen in: Substack, Unscrambling the System
Covers:  Political economy, geopolitics, markets, strategy, systems, wealth, Europe and the EU, and the future of work

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Kevin Thomas Ryan’s Biography

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I write about how geopolitics, markets, and economic systems interact to shape strategy, leadership, and long-term outcomes.

I take a politics-first approach grounded in international relations, political economy, history, and systems thinking. I’m particularly interested in the structural forces that shape how the world works: why systems evolve the way they do, how power is distributed, and how economic and political decisions translate into real-world outcomes.

Kevin Thomas Ryan’s Journalist Portfolio

Rising Tides, Disruptive Undertows

Rising Tides, Disruptive Undertows

This is an article about the interplay of trade and war and how it shapes global power.

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How Systems Break

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By Kevin Thomas Ryan
| Unscrambling the System
The business podcast for decision-makers interpreting shifts in power, markets, and institutions, unscrambling the system for better strategic decisions. The business podcast for decision-makers interpreting shifts in power, markets, and institutions, unscrambling the system for better strategic decisions.
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How to Think About Power and Influence

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By Kevin Thomas Ryan
| Unscrambling the System
Power drives decisions and shapes outcomes, but it’s only part of the story. This episode unscrambles the different forms power can take, from coercive to structural. It explores the deeper dynamics that really matter if we want to lead effectively in a volatile world. Whether we are leading teams, shaping strategy, or navigating our next move, understand…
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Think in Systems, Not in Silos

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By Kevin Thomas Ryan
| Unscrambling the System
The world rarely moves in straight lines. Too often, we treat problems as isolated: a delay here, a tariff there, a policy shift somewhere else. But in reality, problems don’t exist in isolation because everything is connected. Want to know why understanding interdependencies gives decision-makers a structural advantage? From global shipping chokepoints …
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