Five megatrends in geopolitics and shipping

No-one should doubt that we are living in a world that has been radically re-shaped in the past decade.

The emergence of new political agendas, rapid technology development and the willingness of states to act against each other overtly and covertly, have all impacted the underpinnings of national security and the world economy.

For those whose business is understanding and managing risk on a global scale, the five topics here represent the most significant items on the risk register.