the-world-now.com · Aug 11, 2026

Geopolitical Risk Index 2026 — Live Global Threat Assessment | The World Now

The Russia-Ukraine conflict sustains the highest NATO-Russia tension since the Cold War, with nuclear rhetoric adding a dimension of ambiguity that complicates crisis management. The US-China rivalry over Taiwan and critical technologies represents the most structurally significant long-term risk, given the economic interdependence that would make any military confrontation catastrophic for both parties.