Geopolitical tensions are reshaping the future of work, influencing who works, how work is performed, and where it takes place. As nations become increasingly protective of their technological advantages and intellectual property, remote work is facing resistance and there is a shift toward more localized talent pools. While creating new opportunities in some regions, it is also limiting them in others. The nature of work itself is evolving in response to these tensions. Remote work, cybersecurity, new protocols, and organizational practices are fundamentally altering how employees interact with information and each other. Moreover, the physical location of work is being reevaluated. Companies are revising job descriptions and requiring top managers to engage in the political process. There is a cultural shift in how work is done as companies import practices from other locations. Organizational changes tilt the balance toward discord rather than harmony. There is more emphasis on retooling and reskilling as countries try to maintain a domestic labor force.