The New Multi-Polar World of Great Power Rivalries – New York Life Investments – 5.2.23

Summary:

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As Russia’s war against Ukraine persists, Beijing has succeeded in restoring relationships not only with Moscow, but also with arch-rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. The partnership between Xi and Putin is expanding across multiple domains, and Middle Eastern independence from waning American power is increasingly assertive. Dramatic policies to transform global energy markets and promote non-dollar commerce worldwide are becoming more deeply embedded in many capitals. In Europe, national leaders seek to close long-term energy security gaps and foster increased trade with China, as Washington grapples with the reality of a post-globalization, multi-polar world marked by great power rivalries with China and Russia.

Given these events, monitoring geopolitical risks and international exposure has never been more important—especially when attempting to maintain a resilient portfolio. At New York Life Investments, we are built on a legacy of managing volatility. Therefore, we have partnered with John Sitilides, diplomacy consultant to the U.S. Department of State and geopolitical strategist at Trilogy Advisors, to help you better understand what these geopolitical shifts mean for your clients’ portfolios.

Join us for a live webcast to discuss:

• The global impacts of Russia’s continued war on Ukraine
• Regional commercial and security effects of tightening relations between China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Iran
• The future of European Union cohesion in the balance between NATO security needs and enlarged China trade relations

Speakers:

Rob is the Head of Internal Sales and Strategic Initiatives. Prior to his current role, Rob served as an Advisor Consultant for 10 years based in Houston, Texas. He holds a B.A. from Fordham University and a Master’s from the University of Texas.

John is a Washington D.C. geopolitical strategist, government affairs specialist, and diplomacy coordinator to the U.S. Department of State (under contract). He shares his insights into U.S. and global risk trends, international threat assessments, and geopolitical strategies through customized briefings designed to explore the complex political and geo-economic decisions that impact global markets.

Lauren is an economist and strategist for New York Life’s Multi-Asset Solutions team, which manages approximately $10 billion in client solutions, as of 3/31/23. Her work focuses on mapping global economic and geopolitical trends to actionable investment insights.