What the “No Kings” Rallies Tell Us About Our Political Futures

This past Saturday, October 18, hundreds of thousands gathered across the country for the “No Kings” rallies, voicing concerns about concentrated power and the future of democratic governance.  The protests signal ongoing anxieties in the country about politics, legitimacy, and rights.  For organizations, events like these remind us that our policy-making landscape remains in a period of extreme flux with multiplying uncertainties.

The conversations sparked by these rallies in particular highlight the related challenges of uncertainty about authority, short-run (and long-run) regulatory volatility, and trust in American institutions.  Our Foresight Playbook: American Post-Election Political Futures was designed to help leaders anticipate and prepare for exactly these kinds of developments – accounting for them before they disrupt current strategy.  With practical frameworks and scenario exercises, the playbook equips leadership teams to stress-test assumptions and build strategic resilience in the face of volatility.

As debates about American governance and power continue, one thing remains clear: foresight is essential to strategic management today.  Explore our Foresight Playbook to learn how to turn uncertainty into actionable insight.  The future is unwritten, and with the right tools, you can help shape it.