## Geopolitical Tensions Remain High in 2024 The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to pose a significant geopolitical risk, straining relations between NATO and Russia.[1][2][5] The trajectory of this conflict will affect Russia's ability to trade with NATO members and the availability of cheap Russian gas globally.[5] Increased superpower tensions, particularly between the U.S. and China, are having a considerable impact on the global economy. Any disruption in their trade relationship will affect the world.[5] ## Cybersecurity Threats Escalate Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and severe, increasingly being used as a tool of statecraft. The human and financial impact of these attacks continues to rise as critical infrastructure becomes more digitized.[5] ## Climate Change Impacts Geopolitics Climate change, in the form of extreme weather and rising sea levels, is disrupting trade routes and damaging infrastructure, posing significant national security and global stability r