Geopolitics and risk

In today's interconnected global economy, businesses face a landscape marked by significant geopolitical fragmentation. From trade wars and regulatory shifts to regional conflicts and cyber threats, the geopolitical terrain is ever evolving and poses significant challenges to many organisations.

Top Risks is Eurasia Group's annual forecast of the political risks that are most likely to play out over the course of the year. This year's report was published on 6 January 2025 (opens in new window)

Boards are confronted by an array of challenges in the year ahead – including global economic volatility, an energy crisis, supply chain disruptions, cybersecurity risks, and new geopolitical tensions. Long-term sustainability is being challenged and strategies need to be fit for purpose.

Heading into 2025, as organisations continue to face disruption and uncertainty, good risk management will be vital—not just to stop bad things from happening, but to enable organisations to achieve the things they wish to achieve. The Risk Coalition have highlighted eight key areas to focus on in 2025.