Geopolitical, business, and situational analysis are often reduced to binary frameworks: action and reaction at rest; and action, reaction, and escape under tension. While these simplified models may be intuitive in daily life, they fail when applied to complex relations, negotiations, and global affairs. In reality, such dynamics—particularly in geopolitics—are multidimensional, requiring a nuanced strategic approach beyond simplistic binaries. At Aegis Strategy Partners, we cut through the complexity using our proprietary framework: The Four Dimensions of Geopolitical Influence—Deterrence (& Reward), Controlled Competition, Proxy Conflicts, and Buffers.