## 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...