Content by Topic: Geopolitical Risks

Responding to global affairs in a state of disruptive transition

Global affairs are in a state of disruptive transition. Trends like the growth of emerging economies, the rise of populism, and evolving security threats are increasing multipolarity in international relations, upsetting trade and investment flows, steering markets and shaping regulation. Multilateral organizations, national and sub-national governments and civil society groups often hold competing interests and objectives, and the relationships between these constituencies can shape the business environment in which financial institutions operate.

Collaborating with field specialists in industry and academia, GRI is committed to helping our members grapple with rising uncertainty in global politics and adapt risk management strategies in response to geopolitical developments.

Latest News in Geopolitical Risks

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Tariffs, Trade, and Turbulence: Preparing Canada’s Financial Sector for a New Era of Risk

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2025 WEF Top Risks Trumped: Newly Emerging Risks and Implications for Canadian Financial Institutions

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Will U.S. Democracy Last as Long as a Head of Lettuce?

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The U.S. Election and Economic Policy – Implications for Financial Institutions

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Impact 2024: How Donald Trump’s Reelection Could Amplify Global Inter-systemic Risk

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Are the Global Supply Chains that Serve Canadian Markets Reconfiguring?

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Preparing for the Unexpected: Assessing Two Key Macroeconomic Trends and Their Risks in the 2020s

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“Sleepwalking” Towards a Global Polycrisis? – GRI Summit 2023

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Navigating Geopolitical Risk and China Challenges – GRI Summit 2023