The Biggest Geopolitical Risks in 2017

The video discusses various risks and opportunities for 2017, including high expectations from governments, threats to democracy from populism, geopolitical tensions involving North Korea and India-Pakistan, and economic policies under President-elect Trump. It highlights the importance of monitoring the business environment and potential external events that could impact consumer confidence. The possibility of unforeseen crises, such as Black Swan events, is also considered a significant risk.

What is one of the major risks associated with high expectations from governments?

• Improved international relations

• Decreased public spending

• Inability to meet expectations

• Increased taxation

Which geopolitical tension is highlighted as a risk in the first section?

• Brexit negotiations

• North Korea's potential aggression

• Middle East conflicts

• US-China trade war

What is the general economic outlook for 2017 according to the second section?

• Decline in global trade

• Recession is expected

• Optimism about growth and asset prices

• Stagnation in growth

How might President-elect Trump's trade policies affect the global economy?

• They will have no impact

• They might lead to increased tariffs

• They will reduce trade barriers

• They could strengthen global alliances

What is a Black Swan event as discussed in the final section?

• A common market fluctuation

• An unexpected and impactful event

• A predictable economic downturn

• A routine political change