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Orthodoxy and innovation: crisis readiness, response and recovery
Today’s crises are more frequent and more complex than ever. They challenge an organization’s resilience as never before. As the nature of crises changes, so must your organization. How do you stand ready, respond effectively and recover stronger?
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A tapestry of risk and opportunity on the new silk road
The Chinese Belt and Road initiative is an enticing investment opportunity, but security strategies should factor in kidnap risk in some areas.
Russia’s automotive sector: emerging from the doldrums
Recent data from Russia suggest that 2017 will be the first year since 2014 that an increase in domestic automotive sales is expected. The growth in sales is a positive sign not just for car manufacturers and distributors.
Changing patterns in terrorism
Islamic State is under pressure following territorial losses in the Middle East. But it is not yet defeated as either a military or ideological force. Meanwhile, we are seeing increasingly diverse terrorism threats globally - not necessarily more severe, but often less predictable.
Africa Risk-Reward Index
Significant political changes, particularly in Southern African, and improved commodity prices led to an improvement of the average Risk-Reward Score on the African continent.
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The US-China trade war
When the editor-in-chief of one of China’s most prominent newspapers last month described new tariffs as President Donald Trump’s “last card”, he could hardly have been more wrong. With US duties now affecting Chinese imports worth USD 250bn and Trump...
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What Xi Jinping means for your business
Xi Jinping has arguably changed China more than any leader since the reform era began in the late 1970s. Much of what is happening in China today would have happened regardless of the leader due to its size and growing wealth, but Xi has provided direction and a compelling vision for the future.
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Protecting your corporate infrastructure
High-occupancy urban infrastructure is the backbone of many corporations. In a narrow sense, this combines the physical estate, information networks, equipment and building services that allow an organisation to function. In a wider sense...
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Buhari’s fight against corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari had a strong focus on reviving the fight against corruption in Nigeria. His anti-corruption campaign had a strong effect on the political landscape but did this tactic really pay off?
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Thinking and acting local
Nigeria’s security dynamics are highly localised, giving the opportunity for businesses who really understand the threat environment to operate safely and cost efficiently. In one of the world’s most attractive emerging markets the tremendous potential is offset by a myriad of security issues that can often seem insurmountable to businesses.
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