Geopolitical Risk Moves to the Center of Investment Decisions

Demand for geopolitical analysis is rising sharply as investors struggle to price in risks from wars, trade threats and political shocks.

Demand for geopolitical analysis is rising sharply as investors struggle to price in risks from wars, trade threats and political shocks. Asset managers and corporates are no longer treating geopolitics as background noise but as a core input into portfolio strategy.

The shift was underscored this week when the United States threatened tariffs against several countries unless they agreed to a deal over U.S. control of Greenland, triggering volatile market moves. Investors have also been rattled in recent years by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, broad U.S. tariff threats under President Donald Trump, and Washington’s intervention in Venezuela.

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Sana Khan
Sana Khan
Sana Khan is the News Editor at Modern Diplomacy. She is a political analyst and researcher focusing on global security, foreign policy, and power politics, driven by a passion for evidence-based analysis. Her work explores how strategic and technological shifts shape the international order.