Geopolitics – A Primer

About This Course

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.

Learning Outcomes

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

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

Assessment

The Financial Training Scheme (“FTS”)

The Financial Training Scheme (“FTS”) is a training incentive scheme supported by the Financial Sector Development Fund (FSDF). The scheme supports financial sector-specific training programmes that raise the competency of the financial sector.

All our programmes are approved for listing on the Financial Training Scheme (FTS) Programme Directory and are eligible for FTS claims, subject to all eligibility criteria being met. For latest development on the Funding Support for IBF FTS, please visit the Financial Training Scheme site.

Early Bird Discount

Enjoy 10% early bird discount when you register one (1) month before the course commencement date.