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26 Mar 2026
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Americas
Investigations, Litigation and Forensics
Ethics and Compliance
Seerist

One year after the US designated cartels Foreign Terrorist Organisations, the issue still resonates with Trump's base and further announcements are expected. While the initial focus has been on Mexico, 2026 will see further scrutiny across the region. Control Risks has found companies' exposure is growing.

What organisations need to know ahead of the FIFA World Cup

24 Mar 2026
Our Thinking
Global
Operational and Protective Services
Security Risk Management
Organisational Resilience

The US, Canada and Mexico are set to host the biggest FIFA World Cup ever. This brings opportunity for the risk of protests, operational strain and travel disruptions.

Supporting global clients at the 2026 Winter Olympics

24 Mar 2026
Our Thinking
Italy
EMEA
Operational and Protective Services
Organisational Resilience
Security Risk Management

At the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, Control Risks clients faced different, yet equally demanding threat profiles. Control Risks deployed a blended intelligence, online threat monitoring and Protective Services solution that shaped new best practice protocols for major event risk management.

From Reaction to Resilience: What Comes After Executive Protection?

20 Mar 2026
Our Thinking
Americas
United States of America
Crisis Readiness, Response and Recovery

Organizations were quick to deploy executive protection measures, after the killing of a CEO in 2024. Now business leaders are looking to shift their security programs toward strategic preparedness—an evolution that demands foresight, cross-functional collaboration and a holistic approach to risk management.

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18 Mar 2026
Our Thinking
Americas

Between the now-concluded government of former President Gabriel Boric and José Antonio Kast’s incoming administration, Chile has moved from the most left-wing administration in its recent democratic history to its most right-wing one. This radical shift raises questions around the potential effects of the administration’s changed objectives on the long-term planning needs of investors – both domestic and foreign.

AI visions in 2026: a transatlantic strategic divide

17 Mar 2026
Our Thinking
Global
Digital Risks

The United States and the European Union are consolidating two structurally different approaches to AI regulation, reflecting competing industrial strategies, national security priorities and political ideologies. This divergence is reshaping market access, investment flows and corporate strategy in real time.

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Continuity continues

16 Mar 2026
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Asia Pacific
China
Political and Country Risk
Organisational Resilience
Investor Services
Seerist

A Big Picture analysis of China's 15th Five-Year Plan. Beijing will signal continuity with a focus on projecting calm despite trade tensions with the US. Innovation, technology and manufacturing will still drive growth. The FYP may also redouble efforts to boost consumption, while promoting investor confidence.

A Year After Designation of Cartels as Terrorists

11 Mar 2026
Our Thinking
Americas
Proactive Compliance Services
Investigations, Litigation and Forensics

One year after the US designated Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organisations, multinationals face a radically altered risk landscape. This article examines expanding liability under terrorism laws, FinCEN enforcement, DOJ priorities and what companies operating in Mexico must do now.

After the ballot – navigating Bangladesh’s new political and business landscape

24 Feb 2026
Our Thinking
Asia Pacific
Political and Country Risk
Organisational Resilience
Investor Services
Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, swept the polls with 209 seats. How should businesses prepare for the new political and business landscape?

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20 Feb 2026
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Asia Pacific
Vietnam
Political and Country Risk
Organisational Resilience
Investor Services

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam concluded on 23 January 2026. Official messaging from the Party Congress stresses continuity, long-term ambition and a commitment to an economy that is open for business.

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US designations of cartels as FTOs: implications for companies one year on

What organisations need to know ahead of the FIFA World Cup

Supporting global clients at the 2026 Winter Olympics

From Reaction to Resilience: What Comes After Executive Protection?

Chile's political transition: turning change into opportunity

AI visions in 2026: a transatlantic strategic divide

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Continuity continues

A Year After Designation of Cartels as Terrorists, What Is the Risk Landscape for Multinationals Operating in Mexico?

After the ballot – navigating Bangladesh’s new political and business landscape

Vietnam after the 14th Party Congress: A new tenure with higher stakes