The (Diplomat)-IC CEO: Twelve Decisions. One War. No Saints.

THE (DIPLOMAT)-IC CEO is a gripping "case-method novel" that bridges the gap between a high-stakes geopolitical thriller and a practical executive playbook. Set against the backdrop of a fast-moving regional war, the narrative follows the CEO of a global company who must navigate cascading disruptions such as border closures, cyberattacks, shifting sanctions, and currency collapses to keep life-saving supply chains open. Deliberately avoiding moral caricatures, the book portrays governments, activists, and corporate partners as rational actors (with some vulnerabilities) driven by complex incentives. Each of the chapters presents a vivid, fictional crisis that halts at a critical executive decision point. This narrative is immediately followed by a "Diplomat-ic Debrief," which unpacks the drama using real-world management frameworks. Designed both as a supplementary text for MBA students and as a survival guide for senior executives, this book transforms abstract theories of corporate diplomacy, supply chain resilience, and crisis leadership into an unforgettable, lived experience.