Government Affairs Club Roundtable: Strategic Risks in a Multipolar World

Join this roundtable to analyze the shift to a multipolar world and its impact on trade, geopolitical risks, and supply chain strategies across Asia

The world is currently witnessing a historic transition. The US-led unipolar era is giving way to a complex, multipolar world order where political and economic gravity is shifting decisively - from West to East and North to South. For public affairs professionals, this is not just a theoretical change; it is a fundamental restructuring of the environment in which our businesses operate.

Join us for an exclusive session with Babak Tavassolie, a leading expert in geopolitical risk from SCOR. Drawing on his extensive background in positioning business against volatile economic and political risks, Babak will provide a deep-dive analysis into the dynamics of Europe, the United States, and – critically - what these shifts mean for businesses on the ground in Asia.

What We Will Discuss:

• The New Multipolarity: Analysis of the power shift toward the East and South, and its direct impact on trade and corporate strategy.
• Economic Statecraft: How the increasing use of trade as a tool of statecraft in Washington and Beijing is rewriting the rules for supply chains, investments, and growth.
• Risks & Funding: A practical look at macro-economic tensions, non-payment risks, and the evolving funding landscape for corporates.
• Black Swan Scenarios : Preparing worst scenarios including strategic escalations in the South China Sea or over Taiwan.

Agenda:

• 8.15 AM – 8.30 AM: Breakfast networking
• 8.30 AM – 9.15 AM: Keynote speech by Babak Tavassolie, Head Analyst Political and Credit Risk at SCOR
• 9.20 AM – 10 AM: Roundtable discussion moderated by Babak Tavassolie and Q&A

Terms & Conditions

• This event is strictly for members of the Government Affairs Club only.
• Please note that photographs and videos may be taken during the event for news and publicity purposes.

Speaker(s)

Babak TavassolieHead Analyst Political and Credit Risk at SCOR

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