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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.
Wembley Euros security breach: time to reset event security standards?
The stadium security breach as the Wembley Euros 2020 final shows why major event managers need to implement robust physical security layers designed and managed by event specialists overlaid with operational security to control crowds and oversee the larger operation.
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Keeping 1.5 alive – what COP26 achieved and what comes next
The COP26 conference has by no means guaranteed a 1.5 degree future, but it has galvanised the international community in pursuit of this goal and reinforced the mechanisms towards cutting emissions.
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Maritime and supply chains: risk and resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic brought supply chain risk centre stage, particularly issues in the maritime world. While the sector has adapted and held up well, risks loom. Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house maritime experts Cormac Mc Garry and Victoria Mitchell about current trends in maritime, where the sector is headed, and what it means for business.
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Crisis on the edge of Europe – how the Belarus-EU crisis could develop
The crisis at the Belarus-Poland border has been simmering for weeks. Thousands of people seeking to migrate to the EU are stranded between the two countries. We look at the origins of the crisis and its likely trajectory.
Analysis
RiskMap 2022: The legal and compliance perspective
ESG issues, terrorism financing and cyber threats are the main risks for legal and compliance teams in 2022
Analysis
RiskMap 2022 and Private Market Investors
Sustainability and ESG issues, geopolitics and cyber security are the main risks for private investors in 2022
South Korean Automotive
In South Korea, recalls in the automotive industry have been few and far between. This is unlike in the US where product liability issues, class action lawsuits and large fines against automakers have made recalls more frequent.
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Iraq: Elections deliver shocks, but the antiquated, ailing political system lurches on
On 10 October, Iraqis voted in federal parliamentary elections for the sixth time since the US-led invasion of 2003. Or, at least some of them did.
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International companies in Myanmar: The case for responsible resilience
Against the backdrop of all that’s happening in Myanmar, exiting the country is definitely an option. But should international companies make the harder choice to stay? We discuss the alternative strategy of “responsible resilience” – combining tough short-term decisions with a long-term commitment to the country.
Podcast
The Rise of Sovereign Asset Tracing
Understanding a sovereign state’s asset profile is a critical part of the dispute resolution strategy for any party pursuing a remedy for contract frustration.
Analysis
Data centres’ prospects are rising rapidly in Asia, but so are their regulatory risks
Demand for data centres in Asia Pacific is expected to grow exponentially, but security and operational risks aside, foreign investors will also face a range of regulatory risks as authorities in major Asian markets tighten measures on environmental performance, energy efficiency, and data and cyber security.
Analysis
Keeping 1.5 alive – four issues to watch at COP26
As the annual UN climate conference approaches, we examine the policy areas that will attract scrutiny in the weeks before, and during the conference.
Analysis
Keeping 1.5 alive – the significance of COP26
COP26 is considered the most important climate conference since the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015 at COP21. We look at the geopolitical context and the urgency for action.
Report
Cyber threats: Living with disruption
Download this survey report, produced in partnership with Airmic, and find out what risk professionals and business leaders should do now to manage emerging cyber threats.
Analysis
Regulatory risks in tech to continue rising with growth of sector
Examining the outlook for regulatory risks related to the tech sector.
Analysis
Libya: some optimism, but risks remain
Libya has undergone successive rounds of civil conflict and abortive political transitions over the past decade. The most recent conflict over control of Tripoli, which lasted from April 2019 until mid-2020, saw an escalation in the level of violence and the extent of international involvement in Libya’s grinding civil war.
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