

Sam Wilkin: Charting a system in decline; WTW's Political Risk Index
Jul 31, 2024
Sam Wilkin, director of political risk analytics at WTW, delves into the unsettling trends of global political risk and the decline of the rules-based international order. He discusses how this decline affects peace, democracy, and foreign investment, using Malawi's military coup as a historical reference. The conversation also highlights China's rising influence and the shifting dynamics in bilateral investment treaties. Wilkin emphasizes the need for businesses to adapt strategies to navigate increasing political uncertainties in a multipolar world.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Decline of the Rules-Based International Order
01:57 • 5min
Navigating Decline: The Shifting Power Dynamics of a Multipolar World
06:47 • 2min
Bilateral Investment Treaties: Power and Politics
09:11 • 5min
Navigating Political Risk in Global Business
14:18 • 16min