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Introduction to Geopolitics

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Geopolitical Risk

Risk from political events, conflicts, sanctions, and policy changes that affect investment returns and economic activity.

Globalization Forces

Trade liberalization, capital flows, technology diffusion, labor mobility. Benefits: efficiency, growth. Costs: inequality, dependency.

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Decision Frameworks

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How to incorporate geopolitical risk?

  • Scenario analysis for different geopolitical outcomes
  • Country risk premiums in discount rates
  • Diversification across regions and geopolitical risk profiles

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