Everything flows, nothing remains still - Heraclitus (c. 535–475 BCE), ancient Greek Philosopher
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This is a newsletter about strategy, leadership, and wealth, and how they are shaped by systems, power, and change.
It explores the forces driving transformation across politics, economics, and business, offering practical insights to help readers make sense of complexity and act with clarity.
We live in a time of unprecedented instability, uncertainty, and systemic disruption. Political systems, economies, and businesses are in constant flux, and even well-intentioned decisions often produce unintended consequences. In such an environment, a small number of high-impact decisions often define the outcome.
The interplay between politics, economics, and business is reshaping societies, financial stability, and the workplace. The challenge isn’t access to information, but making sense of systemic signals and recognising the patterns that shape what’s coming over the horizon.
The newsletter is called Kevin Unscrambles because, well, it’s a fun name, but more importantly, it’s about making sense of complexity. It unpacks how change and influence move through politics, economics, and business, and what that means for anyone trying to navigate the future with clarity and confidence.
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About Kevin
What I am most passionate about is the interplay of systems, power, & change across politics, economics, and business, because it affects all of our lives and careers. We all want to be successful, but not everything is within our control. I’m a political economist trained in international relations, with a focus on how systems, power, and change intersect across public and private life and how these forces shape strategy, leadership, transformation, and long-term wealth creation.
I approach things from a politics-first perspective, grounded in international relations, geopolitics, and systems thinking. I’m most interested in the bigger picture: why things are the way they are, who benefits, and how choices shape outcomes. That means I focus on the causes of things, decision-making, what works, and what’s most likely.
That’s pretty much my background. I completed my undergraduate and postgraduate training in International Relations at the University of London (LSE and Queen Mary), with a strong focus on geopolitics and international political economy. My business experience and professional training are in the financial industry, where I’ve helped businesses transform and clients build and protect long-term wealth. I’ve seen firsthand how political shifts, economic shocks, and market forces reshape business priorities, career paths, and financial outcomes. I also draw on insights from specialists driving change within businesses and connect them to external developments.
Knowledge is most powerful when it’s shared, so my mission is to share ideas and insights that help make more successful decisions in a manner that is efficient, strategic, and impactful.
Examples of Kevin Unscrambles Articles & Podcasts
A Future-Ready Business Strategy - How Scenario Planning helps navigate disruption, policy shifts, and changing markets
The Circular Economy - How the circular economy is quietly transforming how companies design products, develop strategy, and even measure profitability.
The Multipolar Mess - We’re back in a world with nobody in charge. Crises drag on because no one has enough authority or credibility to resolve them.
Political Risk is Closer Than You Think - It is a cause of disruption and instability; here’s what to do.
Policy Capture: What to Do About It - Why understanding how policy gets captured, and by whom, is essential for anyone serious about transformation.
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