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 Geopolitical Risk Economist Career Guide: Predict Global Crises & Earn Big 

What if you could predict global crises… and get paid for it?

Welcome to a deeply insightful episode of The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow, where we decode one of the most powerful and least understood careers of the future — Geopolitical Risk Economist.

From wars and trade conflicts to inflation and global markets — this career sits at the intersection of economics, politics, data, and strategy, helping governments, corporations, and global institutions make critical decisions.

In this episode, Kapeel Gupta breaks down this high-impact career in the simplest possible way for Indian students and professionals. 

🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

0:00 Introduction

02:47  What does a Geopolitical Risk Economist actually do? 

 06:17 Scope in India and abroad (banks, think tanks, UN, IMF, consulting firms) 

 09:23 Step-by-step learning pathway (Economics + IR + Data Skills) 

 13:11 Career entry routes: degrees, internships, fellowships 

 16:39 Salary insights in India and global markets 

 17:36 Work-life realities and mental resilience 

21:47 Conclusion - The World needs your mind

23:45 Call to Action

🌍 Why This Career Matters Today

In a world driven by:
 ✔ Global conflicts
 ✔ Trade wars
 ✔ Supply chain disruptions
 ✔ Climate risks

The ability to interpret global uncertainty has become one of the most valuable skills on the planet.

👉 87% of global CEOs now rank geopolitical risk as their #1 concern.

🎯 Who Should Consider This Career?

This career is perfect for students who:
 ✔ Love economics, global affairs, and current events
 ✔ Enjoy reading, analysing, and connecting dots
 ✔ Want global careers with impact
 ✔ Prefer thinking roles over routine jobs

💡 Powerful Insight from This Episode:

A Geopolitical Risk Economist doesn’t just read the news…
 👉 They read the future before it happens.

🛤️ Career Path Snapshot:

👉 Study Economics / Political Science / IR
 👉 Learn Data Skills (Python, R, Excel)
 👉 Build research & writing ability
 👉 Intern with think tanks / research organisations
 👉 Apply to global institutions / consulting firms

🎙️ About the Host:

Hi, I am Kapeel Gupta — Career Coach, Life Mentor, and Founder of Study Abroad Academy.
I help students and professionals design meaningful careers with clarity, strategy, and the power of structured guidance.

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 👉 “This is something I want to explore…”

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