Geopolitical risk remains centre stage. The Russia-Ukraine war rages on, with the widely expected Ukrainian counter-offensive now under way and no end in sight to the conflict. Fighting is expected to increase this summer, but will a window for ceasefire negotiations open later in the year? If it does, what will be the result and what will it mean for Russia, “The West” and the global geopolitical landscape? 

Meanwhile, China under President Xi Jinping has become overtly more nationalistic and militarily dominant. Unsurprisingly, international concern about a future invasion of Taiwan has markedly increased. 

Further destabilisation from climate change, energy security risks and global supply chain problems, all combine to provide a seemingly gloomy picture. But is there room for optimism too? 

Chartwell is fortunate to work with a wide range of Geopolitical experts, who can offer their thoughts and insights into the challenges facing the world:

For a fuller list of geopolitical speakers, see here.