The Global Insight

What will be the longer-term impact on energy of the Ukraine-Russia conflict? Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house expert Oksana Antonenko about the tensions between energy security and energy transition, the uncertainty facing both importers and exporters and why organisations should be prepared for major supply disruption. Subscribe to our twice-weekly Ukraine-Ru...

Amid rising geopolitical turbulence, the business of sport is not only a bellwether for emerging trends, but shapes and is shaped by them. Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house experts Daniel Heal , James Lewry and Kent D. Kedl about the work we're doing in the world of sport and what sport can tell us about geopolitics, sustainability and the role of risk in decisi...

What does Germany’s new coalition government mean for the risk landscape both within and beyond the nation’s borders? Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a conversation for a discussion with in-house expert Florian Otto about the implications for geopolitics, energy transition, and digitalisation as Germany enters a new era. Find out more at controlrisks.com .

While governments scramble to respond to the Omicron variant, many companies, particularly those with global footprints, are finding success working from their own pandemic playbooks. Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house expert Allison Wood about where the pandemic is headed and why your organisation needs to evolve with it.   

As the world becomes increasingly connected to and reliant on the internet, risk is intensifying – from cyber security to carbon footprints. Join Charles Hecker  and  Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house cyber experts Nicolas Reys and Stina Connor about current trends in cyber and why the decisions organisations make today will determine whether they exist at all in the decades to come.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought supply chain risk centre stage, particularly issues in the maritime world. While the sector has adapted and held up well, risks loom. Join  Charles Hecker  and  Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house maritime experts Cormac Mc Garry and Victoria Mitchell about current trends in maritime, where the sector is headed, and what it means for business.

COP26 in Glasgow is taking place in the midst of a global energy crisis and a global climate crisis. Political, social and economic tensions are running high and focus from the activist community is laser sharp. Join  Charles Hecker  and  Claudine Fry  for a conversation with in-house experts Oksana Antonenko and Reema Bhattacharya as they discuss what companies and investors should - and should n...

The announcement of AUKUS generated many dramatic headlines, but with the passing of time, it's clear that the underlying geopolitics are more important than the anger of a broken deal. Join  Charles Hecker  and  Claudine Fry  for a conversation with in-house experts  Julia Coym ,  Alexandra Kellert  and  Cory Davie  as they discuss the different interests converging on the Indo-Pacific and what t...

The tragic events of September 11, 2001 changed the world as we knew it. But with the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the 9/11 era is over. Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a discussion about the legacy of 9/11, the implications of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the shifting balance of global power with Sir William Patey , Control Risks International Affairs and Advisor and former...

The recent unrest in South Africa surfaced underlying tensions and led to significant operational disruption. But it fitted a known pattern of turbulence associated with local political and socioeconomic triggers, and it is best understood as part of a nuanced risk landscape that includes criminality, corruption, crumbling critical national infrastructural and a degree of policy uncertainty. Join...

The recent chain of extreme weather events in the US, Europe and China is a stark reminder that now is the time for companies to address the climate crisis. Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry as they speak with Jonathan Wood about how Control Risks is helping clients in this area and why climate change is rapidly becoming the most important factor for domestic policy, foreign policy and business...

Same sex relations are still prohibited in 32 out of 54 African countries. How do multinational companies support more inclusive workplaces in countries with laws at odds with these values? Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house experts Vincent Rouget and Maria Knapp about how companies can support their employees and communities in a world of asymmetrical human righ...

Did the 2021 G7 Summit in Cornwall this past weekend make the world better for business? Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house experts Alexandra Kellert and Jonathan Wood about what the summit tells us about the status and alignment of G7 on four Cs: climate change, commerce, COVID-19 and cyber security.

OPEC+ has started to reverse oil production cuts in expectation of a return to strong oil demand. What does this mean for business? Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house experts Oksana Antonenko and Patrick Osgood about why OPEC+ still matters, the bloc's role in the coming energy transition, and the impact of oil prices amid fragmented pandemic recovery.  Read the...

Covid-19 has fueled inequality in Colombia, leading to violent unrest and a likely shift to the left in the 2022 elections. Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a conversation with Raul Gallegos about what this means for businesses operating in the country and the wider region. Raul Gallegos heads the political risk practice in the Andean region for Control Risks. He is a 20-year Latin America...

What will Cuba be like without a Castro at the helm? Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house expert Alan Zamayoa about the outlook for Cuba now that Raúl Castro, brother of former Cuban President Fidel Castro has stepped down and handed power over to President Miguel Díaz-Canel. Alan Zamayoa is an Associate Analyst for the Americas at Control Risks’ Global Risk Analys...

Join Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house experts Oksana Antonenko, Joseph Smith and Jacob Larsen about the significant role hydrogen energy is playing in decarbonisation efforts and what the implications of this shift will be for companies. Read the full article here.

Join Charles Hecker and Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house experts Botakoz Iliyas and Eimear O’Casey about what the widespread demonstrations in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s detainment mean for the political and operational landscape in Russia. Botakoz Iliyas is a researcher based in our Moscow office, and Eimear O’Casey is a senior analyst based in our London office....

Join Charles Hecker and Richard Fenning, previous CEO of Control Risks, in conversation about Richard’s book covering three decades of advising multinational companies on geopolitics and security crises. Order your copy of What on Earth Can Go Wrong: Tales from the Risk Business now by clicking here. 

While we often like to think that the world’s superpowers – economically, military, politically – are the actors who make the weather, sometimes the work of a single individual can tip the balance. Join Charles Hecker for conversation about how companies can help their workforces stay mentally healthy and protect them from extremist violence by focusing on pathways rather than profiles. He is join...

This episode is one of a five-part special edition of The Global Insight exploring the regional implications of our Top 5 risks for 2021: long COVID, US-China relations, a shift to greener energy policies, digital acceleration and the risk of missing the post-COVID rebound. For this fifth and final episode in the series, Join Charles Hecker and Control Risks experts Florian Otto and Stina Connor f...

This episode is one of a five-part special edition of The Global Insight exploring the regional implications of our Top 5 risks for 2021: long COVID, US-China relations, a shift to greener energy policies, digital acceleration and the risk of missing the post-COVID rebound. For this fourth episode in the series, join Charles Hecker and Control Risks experts Jonathan Wood and Thomaz Favaro for a di...

This episode is one of a five-part special edition of The Global Insight exploring the regional implications of our Top 5 risks for 2021: long COVID, US-China relations, a shift to greener energy policies, digital acceleration and the risk of missing the post-COVID rebound. For this third episode in the series, join Charles Hecker and Control Risks experts Graham Griffiths and William Brown for a...

This episode is one of a five-part special edition of The Global Insight exploring the regional implications of our Top 5 risks for 2021: long COVID, US-China relations, a shift to greener energy policies, digital acceleration and the risk of missing the post-COVID rebound. For this second episode in the series, join Charles Hecker and Control Risks experts Barnaby Fletcher and Valentin Robiliard...

This episode is one of a five-part special edition of The Global Insight exploring the regional implications of our Top 5 risks for 2021: long COVID, US-China relations, a shift to greener energy policies, digital acceleration and the risk of missing the post-COVID rebound. For this first episode in the series, join Charles Hecker and Control Risks experts Steve Wilford and Jim Fitzsimmons for a d...