Financial markets

read the case I attach and answer Thoes questions 

1.  Why is geopolitics important to investors?

2.  What makes geopolitics difficult to analyze?

3.  Why is the concept of a state crucial to the functioning of markets and economies?

4.  What is it about inflation that represents a risk for governments and their citizens?

5.  The reading speaks about "balance of powers".  What is your perception of the balance of power today?  Is it shifting?

6.  Why is war so devastating?  What does it destroy (apart from lives)?

7.  Can all risks be hedged?  If not, what can be done?  How can this help an investor?

8.  In your opinion, what are the major geopolitical risks today (I would prefer that you answer this from your home country's perspective, so we have a variety of views!)

9.  What policies has your home country implemented or pursuing to shift geopolitical risks in its favor?