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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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New era or old problems – post-Magufuli Tanzania to take shape in coming weeks
Parliament on 30 March approved the appointment of finance minister Philip Mpango as vice president. This comes days after Samia Suluhu was sworn in as president to serve until 2025, following the death of former president John Magufuli.
Who will blink first? – A tricky return to mutual compliance for US and Iran with nuclear deal
Washington has signalled its intent to re-enter the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA – the nuclear deal), which is likely to lead to a lifting of US nuclear sanctions on Iran. However, its re- entry requires a diplomatic process that will be fraught with delays and challenges.
Hydrogen – green superhero cleared for take-off?
As hydrogen continues to be explored as a potential alternative to fossil fuels, a growing number of countries are producing national hydrogen strategies to provide long-term signals for investors and meet decarbonisation targets.
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Asia In Focus
Myanmar coup
Join Dane Chamorro for a conversation with Dereck Aw, Senior Analyst at Control Risks about the preliminary and potential impact of the tumultuous past month on duty of care, business continuity and exposure to political and external communications risks for foreign businesses in Myanmar.
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Whitepaper: The future of infrastructure in Colombia
Colombia is and will remain a prominent investment destination in the infrastructure sector in the region, given its political stability, democratic system, strong institutions, and openness to foreign investment. However, investor will need a proper understanding and management of the risk environment to ensure the resilience and success of their investments.
Analysis
Freeing Senegal? Where next as democracy falters
The “Free Senegal” protests that swept the country in March undermined its reputation as a stable democracy, and ended an era in which the ruling coalition experienced little pushback against its political agenda. We consider the challenges that now lie ahead for President Macky Sall.
Analysis
Cuba – new changes, same challenges
President Miguel Diaz-Canel, the first non-Castro to hold the title of first secretary since the end of the Cuban Revolution, will face several challenges this year as political and economic changes take place.
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Hurricane preparedness in the time of COVID-19
Hurricane forecasts and overall climate related trends indicate that we should expect another “above-normal” season of potentially devastating storms in the Americas. When coupled with the fact that many employees are still working remotely due to the pandemic, an intense hurricane season is an especially challenging crisis to plan for and manage.
Analysis
Pandemic will test Tokyo 2020 to the finish line – whenever that may be
The postponed summer event is currently scheduled to proceed. But doubts will likely linger to the last minute about whether it really is, and indeed, whether it should. We take a look at the risks to manage for all those involved in the event.
Analysis
Inter-state relations are realigning 30 years after end of Soviet Union
The former Soviet Union had an eventful year in 2020. We examine the future role for Russia, the dominant regional actor, and what other forces will determine stability and operational challenges across Eurasia.
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Hydrogen – green superhero cleared for take-off?
Join Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house experts Oksana Antonenko, Joseph Smith and Jacob Larsen about the significant role hydrogen energy is playing in decarbonisation efforts and what the implications of this shift will be for companies.
Legal and Compliance
What investors and corporates need to know about managing global sanctions risks
Join Partner Henry Smith and Sean Seelinger of Ropes & Gray LLP as they discuss how investors and corporates can think about managing sanctions risks as they appear in new deals and transactions.
Analysis
US sanctions on Russia to have limited immediate impact but add to political, contract risks for business
Many have described the new US sanctions on Russia as symbolic. However, this view understates a new and more significant sanctions reality for companies and investors involved or interested in Russia.
Analysis
Hydrogen – green superhero cleared for take-off?
As hydrogen continues to be explored as a potential alternative to fossil fuels, a growing number of countries are producing national hydrogen strategies to provide long-term signals for investors and meet decarbonisation targets.
Asia In Focus
Foreign direct investment in Indonesia
6 months after the new job creation law was passed, what progress has been made and what does it mean for business? Join Control Risks' Partner Dane Chamorro and Lead Analyst for Indonesia Achmad Sukarsono to learn more.
The Global Insight
Navalny and the plight of political opposition in Russia
Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house experts Bota Iliyas and Eimear O’Casey about what the widespread demonstrations in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s detainment mean for the political and operational landscape in Russia.
Analysis
Tech-forward investigations: Practical considerations for corporate investigators
Rejil Kumar Rajan analyses how changing technology is challenging traditional investigation methodology. He offers practical considerations organisations should focus on to apply and integrate technology more effectively in corporate investigations.
Analysis
New era or old problems – post-Magufuli Tanzania to take shape in coming weeks
Parliament on 30 March approved the appointment of finance minister Philip Mpango as vice president. This comes days after Samia Suluhu was sworn in as president to serve until 2025, following the death of former president John Magufuli.
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