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NewsAsia-Pacific sees fall in crisis incidents in 2022
But greater volatility is expected in 2023, driving threats including kidnap incidents and political repatriations
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Global security threatened by Russian influence in Africa
Shortages of grain and fertiliser are literally a matter of life and death in some nations, warn experts from KCS Group Europe
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AGCS outlines five risk drivers of political violence
Civil unrest risks has risen substantially, causing billions of dollars in property damage and business interruption
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine: One year on
International SOS shares lessons learnt, including the need for more robust crisis management
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China spy balloon: Inflating tensions
The balloon controversies come just as the US and China were attempting to stabilise relations
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Russia-Ukraine conflict: At a crossroads
Both sides appear to be gearing up for a long, attritional war, with consequences on both sides
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Russia, Ukraine and Africa: Against the Grain
Is Russia’s war in Ukraine a localised conflict, a regional war, or a global disaster?
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Geopolitical risk reaches a 5-year peak
The conflict in Ukraine was the main driver of risk in 2022 with rising inflation sparking discontent further afield
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Countries shifting into opposing blocs, finds Political Risk Index
The Western bloc has lost ground in all world regions, presenting risks for multinational companies
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Business outlook brightens despite geopolitical fears
Worries over further severe energy market disruption have eased at the same time as China’s Covid reopening
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Davos: Pressures on food, energy and inflation may be peaking
In China, expectations of growth are polarised, with an even split between those who expect weak or strong growth
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Cost of living crisis tops WEF Global Risks 2023
Geopolitical rivalries and inward-looking stances will heighten economic constraints going forward
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‘Rogue Russia’ and ‘Maximum Xi’ top geopolitical risks for 2023
As a new year dawns, we remain in the depths of a ’geopolitical recession’ warns Eurasia Group
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RIMS President applauds profession’s role during COVID
The pandemic showed the world what type of leaders risk professionals truly are, says Patrick Sterling
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2023 will bring heightened levels of unrest
Further geopolitical disruption expected as crisis management teams remain in ‘perma-crisis’ mode
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China-Taiwan tensions: What are the risks?
With a “significant escalation” in the strained relationship between Taiwan and China, how should risk managers be preparing
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Geopolitics to heighten travel and security risks in 2023
Some firms are poorly equipped to mitigate the risks posed to business assets and personnel, warns Healix
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China unrest: Risk implications
Stringent COVID restrictions have caused a wave of riots in China and put risk managers across the globe on notice
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Rising global risks to impact business travel in 2023
Organisations must handle multiple physical and mental health issues to maintain Duty of Care responsibilities
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China tightens security after anti-lockdown protests
Officials are expected to respond swiftly to stem the social risk of escalating unrest, possibly via “piecemeal easing of restrictions”
