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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.
Average Risk-Reward score on African continent keeps improving
Upcoming elections across the African continent are put into perspective. Uganda and Rwanda are demanding more attention as up and coming African markets and Tunisia finally begins to see some positive effects.
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Creating compliant organizations
Several lessons can be drawn from our background and honed expertise in helping clients see around unexpected corners—whether those be geopolitical in nature, compliance related or high-stakes security and risk. Here we summarized six common pitfalls and blind spots related to building and maintaining a compliant organization.
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New Horizons for Brazil’s Cyber Landscape
In the wake of Brazil’s national election in October, the largest country in South America stands on the cusp of a landmark transition with the selection of Jair Bolsonaro of the Social Liberal Party (PSL) and rejection of the Workers’ Party (PT) after more than a decade in power.
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A new approach to aviation security
The aviation industry is facing unprecedented challenges, from geopolitical risks, inspired ‘lone-wolf’ attacks, to political flux in key markets resulting in poor compliance with international standards, regulatory changes and the stricter enforcement of existing measures.
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Brexit deal: political turmoil, little change for business
The UK and the EU on 13 December agreed the text of an agreement on the terms under which the UK will leave the EU, planned for 29 March 2019. The following day, Prime Minister Theresa May received the approval of her cabinet for the deal at a five-hour meeting...
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The future of energy in Africa
The energy sector in Africa has received much attention from businesses and investors over the past ten years. The coming years will bring further shifts in policy priorities and investment trends, heralding both new opportunities and fresh challenges.
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