Geopolitics
Politics influenced by geography; competition for resources and power.
Real World
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Western sanctions and supply chain disruptions forced McDonald's and Shell to exit the Russian market entirely, illustrating how geopolitics can override commercial decisions.
Exam Focus
For 'evaluate' questions on geopolitics, weigh short-term disruption costs against long-term reputational and ethical considerations.
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