Resilience in times of war: How Ukrainian exporting <scp>SMEs</scp> enhance relational factors with foreign partners
Journal: Global Strategy Journal
Year: 2025

Abstract Research Summary This study explores how relational capital fosters Ukrainian exporters resilience through anticipation, coping, and pre‐adaptation during wartime. Motivated by the limited understanding of how SMEs face extreme crises, we conducted 19 in‐depth interviews with Ukrainian exporters and seven follow‐up interviews a year later. Our findings reveal a gap in risk assessment and contingency planning, underscoring the need for proactive crisis strategies. Communication, mutual c