All political risk articles – Page 2
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Analysis
Ukraine victim to 29 state-sponsored attacks in 2022
Rise of state-sponsored cyberattacks poses a significant threat to the stability of our interconnected world
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Analysis
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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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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IoD: Directors’ confidence bounces back in January
This is the most positive level recorded since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Governments under attack as cyber threat grows
Russia’s use of cyber warfare in Ukraine to supplement its traditional war machine was among the most damaging in 2022
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Analysis
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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Analysis
Business outlook brightens despite geopolitical fears
Worries over further severe energy market disruption have eased at the same time as China’s Covid reopening - risk survey
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Opinion
Duty of care a key concern as business travel returns
As corporates embrace ESG goals, corporates will need to have a keener focus on the carbon impact of travel
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Analysis
‘Green shoots’ as insurance pricing begins to soften - Airmic
The pace of increase in directors’ and officers’ liability insurance premium rates is slowing
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Analysis
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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Analysis
Brazil protests draw comparisons to US Capitol riots
The storming of key government sites by Bolsonaro supporters, reconfirms the country’s political fractures
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Analysis
‘Rogue Russia’ tops 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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Analysis
Demand for contract frustration grows as economy deteriorates
Cost of insurance against defaults on sovereign debt jumps by 102% as corporates also seek cover for cancelled contracts
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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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Analysis
Heightened risk of being caught in cyber crossfire
2023 will see continued geopolitical tensions, stronger regulation and an AI-shaped revolution - Infosecurity Europe
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Analysis
SR Q4 2022: Thriving or surviving?
As we approach year-end, it is clear 2022 has offered no reprieve from shocks and cascading risks
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Analysis
Rising global risks to impact business travel in 2023
The Ukraine conflict is impacting both the country and bordering regions in a number of ways - International SOS
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Analysis
Where there’s a will, there’s a way
Highlights from the World@Risk Climate Change and ESG Forum
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Analysis
Democracy under fire in a third of countries
China and Saudi among the top ten highest risk countries; shows the “prominent role” of authoritarian regimes within the global economy
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Opinion
No time for uncertainty in uncertain times
Resilience, insight and courage will be the watchwords for business in the year ahead