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COVID-19: Pivoting to recovery
As the vaccine rollout proceeds at varying paces across the globe, organisations find themselves in different and sometimes multiple stages of the crisis management lifecycle. Remaining agile, forward-thinking and empathetic are all essential for a successful outcome.
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Taliban takeover likely to drive regional, global terrorism threats
The Taliban’s rapid conquest of a Western-backed military is a propaganda win for militant Islamist groups. We examine the security impacts in the region and beyond.
New prime minister but hardly primed for political longevity
Malaysia is in its worst-ever COVID-19 wave, and political volatility is partly to blame. We discuss five ways that the political crisis could play out, the key triggers that companies should watch out for that would signpost possible shifts in the political state, and the longer term proposition for businesses.
Cyber due diligence: a critical tool in investment diligence
As the scale and frequency of cyber attacks continue to grow, the impacts of cyber security incidents reached an all-time high in 2020.
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Green finance in the Asia Pacific: Not always greener on the other side
Access to green capital is crucial for Asia’s transition to a low carbon future, but an absence of a robust regulatory and financial framework risks derailing it.
Analysis
Climate finance – the sun shines on a perennial hot topic
In 2009 wealthy countries pledged to mobilise USD 100bn a year by 2020 to help developing countries’ climate change response. COVID-19 has hampered efforts, but climate finance will return as a top issue at the forthcoming COP26.
Analysis
High stakes and low energy as Russia goes to the polls
We examine the political and security developments around the vote for Russia’s parliamentary elections, and the country’s political trajectory over the next few years.
Analysis
Cyber due diligence: a critical tool in investment diligence
As the scale and frequency of cyber attacks continue to grow, the impacts of cyber security incidents reached an all-time high in 2020.
Analysis
Malaysia - New prime minister but hardly primed for political longevity
Malaysia is in its worst-ever COVID-19 wave, and political volatility is partly to blame. We discuss five ways that the political crisis could play out, the key triggers that companies should watch out for that would signpost possible shifts in the political state, and the longer term proposition for businesses.
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The 9/11 era is over - what's next?
A discussion about the legacy of 9/11, the implications of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the shifting balance of global power.
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The Africa Risk-Reward Index 2021
Africa is still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is no longer all-consuming. Glimpses of the post-pandemic landscape are coming into view, and other issues are deserving of attention.
Analysis
China’s regulatory crackdown raises risks, but is more predictable than it seems
A stream of regulatory interventions have increased fears for MNCs and investors about an anti-business backlash in China. How worried should they be?
Analysis
Putting money in the right place: ESG principles in Asia
ESG-focused fund inflows into Asia are growing, but a lack of universal standards and conflicting development goals among regional governments mean that investors must develop a more bespoke approach.
Analysis
Taliban takeover likely to drive regional, global terrorism threats
The Taliban’s rapid conquest of a Western-backed military is a propaganda win for militant Islamist groups. We examine the security impacts in the region and beyond.
Analysis
Considering political risks when investing in renewable energy
Post-pandemic economic recovery is focused on “building back better” and many countries are seeking to reduce the share of electricity generated from fossil fuels, while investors are looking to make their portfolios more sustainable. We look at some of the key political risks associated with renewable energy investments and how investors can mitigate these risks at the different stages of investment decision-making.
Analysis
ESG risk mitigation: opportunity for security teams
When organisations focus on ESG they shouldn’t neglect the critical link between ESG and security, as this will affect the level of their security risk profile and influence the solution.
In Focus
Financial Fair Play (FFP): the past, the present and the future
Join Control Risks Partner Jonathan Brown and Jason Shardlow-Wrest, Managing Associate in Dispute Resolution at Linklaters, for an exploration of Financial Fair Play, looking at its origination and more recent evolution in response to COVID-19.
Analysis
Taliban attacks will decrease but other militant groups, including IS, may exploit Afghanistan’s volatile environment
Afghan government and security targets will likely see a decrease in attacks now the Taliban have entered Kabul, but tensions will remain around the airport as evacuations continue, and other militant groups will likely retain capabilities to launch attacks.
Analysis
Africa as Tech’s new frontier – a great opportunity for the informed risk taker
For more than a decade, many prominent business thinkers have touted Africa as the “next big thing”. The continent’s favourable demographics, changing political landscape and untapped economic potential have all been variously highlighted as reasons why Africa is ripe for a business revolution.
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