Geopolitics is the study of how geography, economics, politics, and history interact to shape the relationships between nations and other political entities. Understanding geopolitics is important because it helps people to better understand the world around them, including the relationships between countries, the distribution of power and resources, and the ways in which political and economic decisions are influenced by geography.
Learning about geopolitics can help individuals to understand the current political and economic landscape, as well as how it might change in the future. This can inform personal and professional decision making, including investments.
Course Objectives
- Appreciate the importance of geopolitics in the context of investment
- Understand the linkages between geopolitics and geoeconomics
- Know who are considered “political actors” and understand their influences over geopolitics
- Understand the various tools of geopolitics
- Understand Geopolitical Risk Index
- Ability to assess the relevance of geopolitical threats
- Know how to use scenario analysis to incorporate geopolitical risk into investment process
- An overall appreciation of some key geopolitical risks impacting the world today
Course Outline
Module 1: What is Geopolitics?
- Why Bother with Geopolitics
- Geopolitics and Geo-Economics
Module 2: Political Actors and the Tools of Geopolitics
- Political Actors
- Tools of Geopolitics
- Technology as Geopolitical Tool
Module 3: Linkage Between Geopolitics, Economics, and Investments
- Geopolitical Risk Index
Module 4: Assessing the Relevance of Geopolitical Threats
- Likelihood
- Velocity
- Impact
Module 5: Incorporating Geopolitical Risk into the Investment Process
- Scenario Analysis
Module 6: An Overview of Some Key Geopolitical Risks Impacting the World Today
- Armed Conflicts
- Access to Resources
- Rivalry Between Great Powers
- Impact of Climate Change