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Persistent geopolitical tensions and extreme weather events continue to disrupt critical supply chains for food, medicine, and essential goods. Global interdependencies remain a primary source of vulnerability.
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Overall: 8.9 / 10 
| Threat | Value | Risk | Threat | Value | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Shortages | 6 |  | Disruption in Imports/Exports | 7 |  |
| Scarcity of Chips | 7 | | Logistics Failures | 7 | |
| Fuel Shortages Impacting Deliveries | 8 |  | Overreliance on “Just-in-Time” Systems | 6 | |
| Sanctions or Embargoes | 7 | | Political Instability in Trade Partner Countries | 7 | |
| Labor Shortages in Key Sectors | 7 | | Natural Disasters Disrupting Supply Routes | 8 | |
| Infrastructure Failures | 8 | | Cybersecurity Threats to Supply Chain Networks | 8 | |
| Dependence on Single Points of Failure | 7 | | Rising Transportation Costs | 7 | |
| Geopolitical Tensions Affecting Trade Routes | 7 | | Environmental Regulations and Restrictions | 6 | |
| Supply Chain Decoupling | 7 | | Quality Control Issues Due to Alternative Suppliers | 6 | |
| Technological Failures in Automated Systems | 7 | | Market Volatility and Panic Buying | 6 | |
| Global Health Crises Affecting Workforce | 8 | | Container and Shipping Delays | 7 | |
| Energy Grid Instability | 7 | |