The Global Insight

Feb 06 2025 50 ep. 29 mins 817

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Listen in as experts in risk discuss how organisations can navigate a world of ever-changing risk and connectivity. From major geopolitical shifts to on-the-ground operational challenges, The Global Insight is here with in-depth analysis, perspective and guidance.

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US foreign policy under Trump 2.0

Feb 06 2025 38 mins

In the weeks following his inauguration, Donald Trump has already made a series of bold foreign policy moves. What does a second Trump presidency mean for the international order and global business? Join Partner Claudine Fry for a discussion with Jonathan Wood, a Principal based in our DC office, and Barnaby Fletcher, a Principal based in our New York office. They investigate the

Ballot box bumper crop: what do voters want in 2024?

Jul 22 2024 40 mins

We’re midway through a year in which a record number of people are voting. Much has been made of 2024 as an election year, with a bumper crop of polls taking place across the world. Not all have been or will be free and fair. Not all have produced or will produce surprising results. But in an environment in which democracy is under severe pressure, the polls of 2024 have, so far,

US election 2024: superpower at a crossroads

Jun 21 2024 32 mins

The 2024 US election marks a pivotal decision point: what kind of role will the US play in the world? While this may not be the top issue for most American voters, the rest of the world is watching and waiting to see who will be sitting in the Oval Office next year: Joe Biden or Donald Trump. Join Claudine Fry for a conversation with Jonathan Wood, our lead global affairs analyst,

The geopolitics of seabed mining: uncharted waters

May 13 2024 35 mins

The demand for the minerals we extract from the sea will continue to grow. What do businesses need to know about this pioneering space of seabed mining? Join Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house experts Gabriel Brasil, Senior Analyst and our global lead on energy transition and critical minerals, and Dr Victoria Mitchell, Analyst and lead on maritime issues, about what gov

The Ukraine war: how long-term is long-term?

Apr 23 2024 47 mins

The Ukraine war is receiving less attention now, but the implications continue to reverberate. The Ukraine war will define a generation's understanding of European identity, the future of Russia's relationship with NATO, US engagement in Europe, and the cohesion of the Western alliance. It will also shape Russia's influence in the Global South and that of its allies, impacting busi

Critical minerals, slow business: making sense of the down-cycle

Jan 30 2024 31 mins

Critical minerals are a hot topic right now, but most people don’t realise how truly critical they are until there is a restriction on their use. Critical minerals drive AI, the cloud, the energy transition – but they also power our phones, keep the lights on, the dishwasher running. The US defines critical minerals as those which serve an essential function in one or more ener

Contested waters: geopolitics returns to the sea

Jan 12 2024 31 mins

Just as the shipping industry was recovering from years of pandemic disruption, its vulnerability has been laid bare yet again. This time the extra costs, delays and clogged berths are compounded by destroyers, drones and a higher-octane geopolitical tension. Growing insecurity in the Red Sea is a reminder that geopolitics underpins global trade and can threaten it as easily as it

Lessons from 2023: global business goes back to school

Dec 22 2023 28 mins

2023 felt like an uneven, transitional year. Global inflation has fallen sharply, and supply chains have recovered without a major economic crisis. But overwhelming geopolitical volatility, including ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Europe and the Sahel, as well as a looming swathe of elections worldwide haunts any attempt to paint an overly rosy picture. 2023 also saw the eme

Rethinking the ”G” in ESG: governance or geopolitics?

Oct 19 2023 38 mins

Geopolitical turbulence is shaping trends in ESG regulation and enforcement globally. Indeed, the significant role geopolitics is playing in driving business risk and determining commercial success for companies has prompted some discussion about whether the “G” in ESG should be focused on “geopolitics” rather than “governance”. Join Claudine Fry as she sits down with C

The Middle East as microcosm: Middle Powers in the Persian Gulf

Sep 25 2023 35 mins

The Middle East is changing rapidly, with consequences for sport, culture, politics, energy and economics. This is particularly true for the Gulf states. Join Control Risks Partner Claudine Fry for conversation with Control Risks Senior Analyst Niamh McBurney about the evolving power dynamics, global influence and business landscape of the Middle East. Visit controlrisks.com to fi