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The European Commission’s warning about state and non‑state actors deliberately creating large‑scale population flows highlights a growing geopolitical risk that can affect supply chains, labor markets, and regulatory environments. For quantitative traders and corporate risk managers, understanding how such engineered events translate into financial exposure is essential for building resilient portfolios and protecting real‑asset value. Translating Geopolitical Shocks into Quantifiable Risk When large groups are moved abruptly—whether by policy, conflict, or covert influence—companies may face sudden changes in demand, disrupted logistics, or unexpected regulatory scrutiny. Quantitative models must therefore incorporate scenario‑based stress tests that capture the probability and magnitude of these shocks....