Julian Birkinshaw, Ivey Business School

Valérie Duplat, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Saeed Khanagha, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Oli Mihalache, Athabasca University

Shaker Zahra, University of Minnesota

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how multinational enterprises and international new ventures compete globally. This special issue seeks research exploring how AI technologies—particularly generative AI—enable new competitive strategies, from building proprietary AI capabilities to deploying AI tools for market analysis and decision-making. The call welcomes papers examining AI's impact on firm competitiveness, internationalization strategies, organizational transformation, and resilience in volatile environments.

The issue addresses three core dimensions through which AI influences global strategy. First, it considers how firms develop AI-centric capabilities that serve as sources of competitive advantage across borders. Second, it explores how organizations strategically deploy AI to interpret global markets and make faster, more informed decisions. Third, it examines how firms must redesign governance structures and navigate complex international regulatory frameworks to effectively harness AI across multiple countries and institutional contexts.

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Potential topics

• How do proprietary generative-AI capabilities influence entry mode choice in different host-country contexts?
• What factors affect location for AI-centric MNEs and INV founders seeking global scale?
• How do AI-centric firms calibrate the balance between global standardization of models and local adaptation to institutional and cultural distance?
• How do AI-centric INVs build and scale proprietary capabilities to compete globally, and how do these digital-born assets challenge traditional views on firm-specific advantages and gradual internationalization?
• How do AI-centric MNEs and INVs manage international scaling of generative-AI capabilities, and what role do global knowledge-transfer mechanisms play in enabling rapid diffusion across subsidiaries?
• How do AI-centric MNEs manage cross-border complementarities between firm-specific data and host-country capabilities to build sustainable competitive advantage?
• To what extent do open-core versus fully proprietary model strategies shape the boundary decisions (make, buy, ally) of AI-centric firms in different regulatory environments?
• How do AI-centric firms mitigate liability of foreignness in AI ethics and bias by embedding local data and diverse cultural inputs into their global model-training pipelines?
• How can AI-enabled research methods be leveraged by firms to better understand foreign market reception and inform internationalization strategies?
• How do MNEs use generative-AI tools to refine entry-mode strategies (i.e., exporting, licensing, or FDI) by dynamically assessing host-market demand and regulatory complexity?
• Under what conditions can AI-driven scenario planning replace or complement traditional market-selection frameworks (e.g., CAGE) for entering new countries?
• How do firms leverage generative-AI-enabled localization (e.g., product design, marketing copy) to navigate cultural distance and strengthen local responsiveness in global integration strategies?
• What capabilities must regional subsidiaries develop to interpret and act on AI-generated market insights, and how does this reshape subsidiary autonomy versus headquarters control?
• How does generative AI affect the integration-responsiveness trade-off in global operations under geopolitical or natural-disaster shocks?
• In what ways do AI-mediated customer-interaction platforms alter traditional service subsidiary roles and the governance of cross-border service delivery?
• How do firms combine human judgment and AI recommendations in cross-border new product development alliances to balance exploration and exploitation?
• How do AI-enabled INVs sense and respond to global market signals differently than incumbents, and how do AI tools help them to overcome limited experience in culturally or institutionally distant markets?
• In what ways do AI-driven analytics of cultural signals and media content reshape how MNEs and INVs interpret foreign consumer preferences and adapt entry strategies?
• How can methodological advances in AI-based content analysis contribute to more fine-grained monitoring of cultural distance and liability of foreignness in real time?
• How do MNEs structure global AI governance bodies to balance headquarters-led oversight with subsidiary-level discretion across divergent institutional environments?
• What alliance governance mechanisms (joint ventures, co-development agreements) best facilitate GDPR-compliant data-sharing for generative-AI co-creation between European and Asian partners?
• How do emerging global AI regulations reshape MNEs' decisions on center-of-gravity for model deployment (cloud vs. on-prem) across host countries?
• How do entrepreneurial ecosystems in emerging markets influence the design of cross-border data trusts and co-governance structures for INV-led AI initiatives?
• How do platform partnerships with regional software ecosystems (e.g., Midjourney in European design suites, Eleven Labs in Asian media platforms) alter inter-firm governance and value-capture?
• In what ways do pre-competitive data trusts and industry consortia mitigate institutional voids and enable co-governance of domain-specific generative models in emerging markets?
• How must performance metrics and incentive systems evolve to reward cross-border AI collaboration while managing moral-hazard and knowledge-leakage risks?
• What role do board-level AI oversight committees play in enforcing a cohesive global AI ethics framework amid diverse local legal and cultural norms?
• How can AI-based methods be leveraged to examine how firms navigate cross-border governance and regulatory environments?

Timeline

• September 15, 2026: Submission window opens
• October 15, 2026: Deadline for submissions

Associate editors

• Qian (Cecilia) Gu, Georgia State University

Denis Leclerc, Thunderbird School of Global Management

Vanessa Farsadaki, Thunderbird School of Global Management

Daniel Thomas, Thunderbird School of Global Management

The global space industry is undergoing transformation driven by private companies and technological advances that have lowered costs and expanded space's strategic relevance. Advanced technologies including satellite miniaturization, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing now support diverse economic activities from telecommunications to climate monitoring. This evolution occurs within a complex geopolitical context where multiple nations are expanding their capabilities and international frameworks are being developed to govern competition in orbital environments.

This special issue seeks scholarly contributions examining the evolving global space economy and its implications for business strategy, international management, and governance. The journal particularly encourages submissions exploring cross-country dynamics, multinational enterprises, global value chains, and international frameworks shaping the commercial space sector, submitted as empirical research, theoretical work, comparative studies, policy analyses, or case studies.

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Potential topics

• Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies in Space: The role of artificial intelligence in mission planning, autonomous navigation, and satellite operations; big data analytics and the commercialization of satellite data; the impact of AI and cloud infrastructure on the global space innovation ecosystem
• Bioeconomics and Human Health: Biomedical research and pharmaceutical development in microgravity environments; advances in telemedicine and remote healthcare technologies derived from space research; implications of long-duration human spaceflight for global healthcare innovation
• Public–Private Partnerships and Innovation Ecosystems: Collaboration between governments and private firms in space development; comparative analyses of national space strategies and partnership models; governance mechanisms that enable innovation while managing technological and financial risks
• Geoeconomics and Global Collaboration: The role of space technologies in global development, climate monitoring, agriculture, and disaster response; the impact of geopolitical competition on international space collaboration; space as a domain of economic diplomacy and strategic competition
• Strategy and Global Business Implications: Space-based technologies and new business models across industries; implications for global supply chains, telecommunications, and financial services; corporate strategy and international competition in emerging space markets

Timeline

• September 15, 2026: Extended Abstract Submission Deadline
• January 31, 2027: Full Manuscript Submission Deadline

Huda Khan, University of Aberdeen

Hussain Rammal, Adelaide University

Pervez Ghauri, University of Birmingham

Zaheer Khan, University of Aberdeen

Martin Meyer, University of Vaasa

The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015, provide a comprehensive global agenda addressing critical social, economic, and environmental challenges, with the target of achieving these goals by 2030. These 17 interconnected goals range from eradicating poverty and ensuring quality education to combating climate change and fostering sustainable economic growth. As the global community works toward this ambitious target, the role of Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) has become increasingly vital. MNEs, with their significant financial resources, innovation capabilities, and extensive global reach, are uniquely positioned to contribute meaningfully to the realization of these global objectives. However, integrating the SDGs into business strategies presents considerable challenges, especially in light of evolving institutional, political, and social dynamics.

Appel publié par Business & Society. Lire l'appel complet sur le site de l'éditeur. Fiche de l'appel sur kerostig.

Potential topics

• MNEs' Evolving Role in the SDGs' Agenda: Achievements, Gaps, and Future Directions - How can MNEs evaluate their contributions to the SDGs and adjust their strategies to meet the 2030 targets? What opportunities and challenges will MNEs face post-2030 in continuing to support the SDGs' agenda? How can MNEs address the lagging targets of the SDGs in their operations?
• Managing ESG Backlash and its impact on MNEs' SDGs' Alignment - How does the ESG backlash impact MNEs' strategies for achieving the SDGs? In what ways do political and institutional pressures shape MNEs' SDG agendas? How can MNEs maintain their commitment to the SDGs amidst the growing scepticism toward ESG?
• Institutional Dynamics and MNEs' SDGs' Engagement - How do formal and informal institutional logics influence MNEs' strategies for addressing SDGs in different host countries? How do institutional voids in emerging markets shape MNEs' SDG engagement? What roles do institutional actors (governments, NGOs, civil society) play in shaping MNEs' SDG commitments?
• Business and Society Perspectives on MNEs and SDGs: Bridging IB and B&S Literature - How can IB literature inform B&S's understandings of MNEs' contributions to SDGs? How do MNEs reconcile profit motives with societal goals in their SDGs' strategies? What are the synergies between business model innovation and sustainable development in the context of the SDGs?
• Leveraging Global Value Chains for Sustainable Development - What practical strategies can MNEs adopt to integrate sustainability into their global value chains to meet SDGs' targets? What are the opportunities for MNEs to collaborate with supply chain partners on SDGs' initiatives? How can knowledge transfer across value chains improve SDGs' outcomes?
• Organizational Forms and Alliance for SDGs: Bridging IB and BAS Perspectives - How can MNEs and their partners in cross-sector alliances navigate the challenges of aligning values, beliefs, and power dynamics in SDG-driven initiatives? In what ways can partnerships between MNEs, governments, NGOs, and CSOs enhance the achievement of SDGs, particularly in areas such as inclusive development and climate action? What role do MNE headquarters play in supporting subsidiaries and local network partners to integrate global sustainability principles into their operations? How can MNEs collaborate with SMEs to achieve SDGs, and what benefits does this collaboration bring to local communities? How do strategic alliances contribute to the long-term sustainability of SDG initiatives, and what organizational forms are most effective in fostering these collaborations?
• Micro-foundations of MNEs' Engagement with SDGs: Motivations, Leadership, and Human Capital - How do the personal experiences and values of top management, including the CEO, influence MNEs' strategies for addressing the SDGs? What role does diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) play in shaping top management's engagement with sustainability goals and advancing SDGs? How do leadership styles and top management teams influence employee engagement with SDG initiatives within MNEs? What mechanisms within MNEs' governance structures support or hinder the integration of SDGs into business models, particularly in the areas of poverty eradication, climate action, and social equity? How do individual decision-makers contribute to business model innovations that advance SDGs, and how do these innovations affect the company's long-term sustainability efforts?

Timeline

• October 1, 2026: Submission window opens
• October 30, 2026: Submission window closes

Associate editors

• Maoliang Bu, Nanjing University

Jeoung Yul Lee, EMLYON Business School

Riikka M. Sarala, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Nadia Zahoor, Queen Mary University of London

Samuel Adomako, University of Birmingham

Fang Lee Cooke, Monash University

Herman Aguinis, The George Washington University

Pawan Budhwar, Aston University

Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS) is a multidisciplinary journal publishing innovative research across eight sub-domains of international business studies.

Appel publié par Journal of International Business Studies. Voir l'appel sur le site de l'éditeur. Fiche de l'appel sur kerostig.

Timeline

• November 30, 2026: Submission deadline

S. Tamer Cavusgil, Georgia State University

Marleen Dieleman, IMD Business School

Md. Tareq Hossain, Thammasat University

Ruey-Jer "Bryan" Jean, National Taiwan University

Destan Kandemir, Georgia State University

Suntichai Kotcharin, Thammasat University

Hussain Rammal, Adelaide University

Southeast Asia represents a significant yet theoretically under-explored region in international business research. With ten ASEAN economies forming the world's fifth-largest economic bloc and attracting substantial foreign investment, the region presents unique phenomena including supply chain reconfiguration driven by China-plus-one strategies, the emergence of regional multinationals, and institutional diversity across countries with different political systems and development stages.

Despite its empirical importance, Southeast Asia remains underrepresented in leading international management journals, where research focuses predominantly on China and India. This special issue seeks contributions that treat Southeast Asian phenomena as theoretically generative rather than merely illustrative. It particularly encourages submissions from scholars based in the region and aims to develop international management theory beyond existing BRICS-centric frameworks by leveraging the region's distinctive features including family capitalism, ethnic-Chinese business networks, state-linked enterprises, and ASEAN-level institutional structures.

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Potential topics

• The rise and internationalization of Southeast Asian multinationals, including digital-native champions, conglomerate-based regional players, and state-linked enterprises
• Supply-chain reconfiguration, maritime connectivity, and regional supply-chain governance in Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines
• Cross-border trade, geopolitics, and strategies of Southeast Asian firms hedging between major power blocs
• Indigenous theorizing and methodological innovation drawing on Southeast Asian intellectual traditions and fieldwork methods

Timeline

• March 30, 2027: Submission deadline

This special issue explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and international business, examining both theoretical challenges and strategic implications for the field. The call welcomes research that addresses how AI transforms international business practices and theory.

Appel publié par Journal of World Business. Voir l'appel sur le site de l'éditeur. Fiche de l'appel sur kerostig.

Timeline

• September 30, 2026: Submission deadline

Appel publié par Journal of Innovation & Knowledge. Voir l'appel sur le site de l'éditeur. Fiche de l'appel sur kerostig.

Timeline

• December 31, 2029: Submission deadline

Jonathan Doh, Villanova University

Srividya Jandhyala, ESSEC Business School

Yadong Luo, University of Miami

Grazia D. Santangelo, Copenhagen Business School

Rising political turbulence globally—including violent conflicts, regime changes, geopolitical tensions, and trade wars—increasingly affects organizations across sectors. This special issue seeks evidence-based insights to help managers and organizations navigate these challenges, filling the gap between academic theory and practical managerial guidance on operating effectively under political turbulence.

The special issue welcomes rigorous submissions addressing how organizations and managers can understand, influence, and adapt to political risks and disruptions. Papers should provide actionable insights grounded in robust empirical evidence or conceptual frameworks, directly addressing real-world managerial and policy issues. The journal prioritizes practitioner-accessible work that guides organizational behavior and policy decisions rather than theory-driven research.

Appel publié par Academy of Management Perspectives. Voir l'appel sur le site de l'éditeur. Fiche de l'appel sur kerostig.

Potential topics

• Understanding different types and forms of political turbulence and their classification
• Rethinking corporate political strategies and integration of political activities
• Reorganizing and realigning geographically diversified operations in response to political change
• Managing stakeholder nationalism and organizational political positioning
• The role of new technologies (AI, blockchain, digital intelligence) in political risk management
• Managing corporate innovation while navigating national security and political constraints
• Navigating talent management and migration under anti-immigration political turbulence

Timeline

• September 1, 2026: Submission window opens
• September 30, 2026: Final submission deadline at 23:59 ET (DST+1, UTC-4)

Associate editors

• Tazeeb Rajwani, University of Surrey

Digital technologies are increasingly shaping the conduct of individuals, businesses, and societies. Particularly disruptive digital technologies include artificial intelligence, the internet of things, additive manufacturing, robotics, business analytics, cloud-based computing, and blockchain. Although digital technologies may appear geographically unanchored, they are physically situated in specific locations and connected through infrastructure such as underwater cables. The spatial embeddedness of these infrastructures has become intertwined with geopolitical competition and strategic rivalry, with control over critical assets such as undersea cables, semiconductor production hubs, cloud service locations, and digital standards increasingly contested between leading powers, notably the US and China.

Appel publié par Multinational Business Review. Lire l'appel complet sur le site de l'éditeur. Fiche de l'appel sur kerostig.

Potential topics

• Digital platforms and MNE innovation strategy
• Digital technology and MNE subsidiaries
• Digital infrastructure and firm internationalization
• Digital ecosystems and MNEs
• Digital sovereignty and MNE strategy
• Role of proximity in MNE innovation in emerging markets
• Impact of digital transformation on MNE subsidiary roles and structures
• Digital capabilities and internationalization pathways
• Navigation of competing digital standards and regulatory regimes
• Geopolitical tensions and MNE location decisions
• Data governance and regulatory compliance in fragmented digital landscapes
• Platform-mediated business models and global value chains
• Technological leadership in emerging economies
• Regional digital initiatives and their implications for MNEs

Timeline

• January 7, 2026: Opening date for manuscripts submissions
• November 30, 2026: Closing date for manuscripts submission

Escalating geopolitical tensions have become a defining feature of the contemporary international business environment. Recent scholarship has examined how firms cope with geopolitical uncertainty, focusing on organizational resilience, employee motivation in hostile contexts, and strategic deployment of human resources under conditions of conflict and instability. However, this work has largely overlooked one of the most profound consequences of geopolitical crises: large-scale, crisis-induced migration and the resulting global reconfiguration of human capital.

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Potential topics

• Geopolitics as setting for migration - Do different geopolitical crises create unique migration contexts and consequences for organizations? How does the emergence of geopolitical migrants shape global migration flows, migration state policies, and firms' acquisition strategies? Do different geopolitical crises create different firm-level challenges and diverse organizational responses? How does geopolitical migration reshape the institutional environment for local and multinational companies? How do local businesses receiving geopolitical migrants tackle enormous migration flows resulting from wars and sudden instabilities? What capabilities are critical for companies to overcome migration challenges and create advantages with geopolitical migrants as a talent pool?
• Geopolitical migrants and diaspora groups - How may local organizations benefit from diverse geopolitical migrant groups? How do geopolitical migrants differ from other migrant groups in employment motives and cultural adjustment capabilities? What are the effects of diaspora expansion in host countries due to geopolitical migration? How have diasporas remained connected to home contexts and what effects emerge for home countries from geopolitical talent outflows? Can brain drain be turned into brain gain if migrants remain engaged in home country processes? To what extent and under what institutional conditions may geopolitical migrants reshape global and local labor markets?
• Migration restrictions and implications for local and international business players - Are migration restriction policies beneficial to local firms? Do nationalistic frictions that restrict migration protect economic interests or create barriers to human capital accumulation? How does institutional context influence organizational cultures and policies affecting migrant integration? How does perception of geopolitical conflict fairness influence state migration policies and migrant labor market inclusion? To what extent do migration restriction policies stimulate recirculation of geopolitical migrants? How does populism influence migration policies and state initiatives? How are different political regimes and varieties of capitalism connected to migration restrictions?
• Location choices and directions of migration flows - Does geographical proximity moderate geopolitical migration? How do historical relations between countries determine geopolitical migration flows and affect adjustment? How do multinational companies decide internationalization strategies considering migration flows? How do geopolitical migrants choose destinations? Which country-specific characteristics are perceived as attractive pull factors for geopolitical migrants?

Timeline

• January 6, 2027: Opening date for manuscripts submissions
• August 31, 2027: Closing date for manuscripts submission