Analysis – Page 27
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AnalysisGermany turns its back on nuclear power
In a complete u-turn Angela Merkel’s government plans to decommission all German nuclear power stations by 2022
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AnalysisRisks: Fault lines
Global disasters, growing inequality and a depletion of natural resources are catalysing tensions between nations. Are risk managers fully prepared for the consequences?
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AnalysisBP One Year on – What has changed?
What lasting impact has the Gulf oil disaster had on the risk management profession. StrategicRISK investigates
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AnalysisBreaching the boundaries
Sanctions are in place for social, economic and political protection, but they’re not always obvious and failure to spot them can have serious consequences
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AnalysisWar in Libya
Gaddafi's strategy increases risks to civilians and critical infrastructure, says a leading forecaster
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AnalysisItaly most exposed to Libyan oil imports
Around a quarter of the oil Italy consumes comes from Libya. But many other countries are reliant on Libyan oil resources
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AnalysisSolar storms could hit Olympics
We’re all well aware of the dangers of sunburn, but when the sun reachest its fiercest within the next couple of years, it’ll take a lot more than sunscreen to protect the earth’s population
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AnalysisRisk linkages
La Niña leaves human and economic toll in its wake, pushing global commodity prices up, says Maplecroft's Helen Hodge
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AnalysisThe food security forecast
Dr Anna Moss explains the outlook for food related risks in 2011
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AnalysisWEF highlights governance gaps
Economic imbalances contain the seeds for future financial crises, says the WEF’s Global Risks 2011 report
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AnalysisLast year is worst in decades for US mine deaths
29 miners killed in a single blast at Massey Energy’s Big Branch pit
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AnalysisA hard case to prove?
French prosecutors are having the same problems as their UK counterparts when it comes to bringing successful corporate killing prosecutions. Sue Copeman explains
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AnalysisThe heat is on
Scientists predict severe space weather in the run up to a solar energy peak in 2012. Max Hibling explains the risk outlook
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AnalysisFraud is on the up
Cuts to services will increase the need to mitigate certain risks, like fraud, says Adam Bates
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AnalysisBusiness urged to cut links with Iran
Companies face increased pressure by US-based lobbyists to cut business ties with the Iranian regime
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AnalysisWEF highlights key global risks
Today's unaddressed risks could become tomorrow’s crises, warns Forum
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AnalysisIn the face of financial crime
The financial crisis has drawn fresh attention to the impact of financial crimes, says Anthony Skinner
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AnalysisResource wars and mass migration
Too few companies are making the effort to mitigate climate change risks
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AnalysisClimate commitments
Companies and investors need to do more to deal with the risks arising from global warming
