The Global Risk Podcast

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing examines Peru’s state of emergency ahead of the expected impacts of El Niño, Ukraine’s worsening shortage of air defence interceptors, and the most significant escalation between the United States and Iran since their memorandum of understanding was signed. We also assess the latest bombings in central Damascus, rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yeme...

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing examines heightened security risks surrounding the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebrations, Colombia’s offensive against the EMC, and Venezuela’s earthquake recovery. We also assess the bombing of a Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco, political uncertainty in Serbia, Ukraine’s expanded long-range strike campaign, renewed tensions between the United Sta...

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Colombia’s presidential election and its implications for security policy, Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes, Bolivia’s nationwide state of emergency, and Cuba’s landmark economic reforms. We also assess Europe’s record-breaking heatwave, Russia’s campaign against Kostyantynivka, the growing pressure on the US–Iran agreement as fighting continues i...

Hong Kong has introduced further updates to its national security framework, expanding investigative powers and raising new considerations for organisations and travellers. Manfredi Pozzoli examines what has changed and what the implications could be.

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers continuing attempts to disrupt the FIFA World Cup in Mexico, a joint US-Venezuelan operation targeting the leader of Tren de Aragua, and growing tensions following Peru’s contested presidential election. We also assess the impact of El Niño across Latin America and Africa, unrest during the G7 Summit in Switzerland, Russia’s continuing large-scale st...

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers teachers’ protests in Mexico and the risk of disruption to the FIFA World Cup, Bolivia’s move towards a possible state of emergency, and violent unrest in Northern Ireland. We also assess Ukraine’s increasingly effective strike campaign against Russian logistics, renewed tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States, protests in Kenya over a...

This week, Intelligence Analyst Joshua George examines the impact of the recent earthquake in the Philippines, including the implications for infrastructure resilience and disaster preparedness. He also assesses the ongoing unrest in Bolivia, where protests and roadblocks continue to place pressure on the government and disrupt daily life.

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Colombia’s presidential election runoff and the growing risk of militant violence, alongside Bolivia’s escalating political crisis and the prospect of a state of emergency. We also assess labour unrest in Portugal, the likelihood of further Russian strikes against Ukraine, Armenia’s parliamentary elections, the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, escalatin...

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers teachers’ protests in Mexico ahead of the FIFA World Cup, Colombia’s presidential election and associated security risks, and Bolivia’s preparations for a possible state of emergency. We also assess Russia’s unprecedented attack on Kyiv, the Turkish government’s latest moves against the opposition CHP, continuing US–Iran negotiations amid renewed exc...

Large-scale protests continue across Bolivia, causing widespread disruption and exacerbating existing economic pressures. Manfredi Pozzoli examines what's driving the unrest and what the outlook could be in the weeks ahead.

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing examines escalating anti-government protests in Bolivia, growing concerns over Ukrainian interceptor shortages as Russia intensifies its strike campaign, and the continuing diplomatic deadlock between the United States and Iran. We also assess the killing of a senior Islamic State leader in Nigeria, the expanding Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, fuel-p...

Africa has become Islamic State’s most active operational theatre. In this episode, Intelligence Analyst Joshua George examines the group’s growing presence across the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin, Somalia, the DRC, and Mozambique, and what this could mean for regional stability and future security risks.

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Cuba’s worsening fuel crisis and rising unrest risk, a targeted state of emergency in Belize, and escalating anti-government protests in Bolivia. We also assess large-scale Nakba Day demonstrations across Western Europe, a nationwide strike in Italy, renewed Russian offensive preparations in Ukraine, rising tensions between the United States and Iran...

Anti-migrant protests and vigilante violence are increasing in South Africa amid growing economic pressure and rising social tensions. Joshua George examines what’s driving the unrest and where risks could increase next.

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Ecuador’s expanding curfews amid rising gang violence, Bolivia’s nationwide strike, and planned transport disruption in Belgium. We also assess the US troop withdrawal from Germany, Romania’s government collapse, escalation risks in Ukraine around Victory Day, unrest in Turkey, renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Israeli strikes in Beirut, risi...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring millions of travellers across the US, Canada and Mexico. In this episode, Manfredi Pozzoli outlines the key risks - from crime and cyber threats to protest activity - and what they mean for those attending or operating around the event.

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers an attempted assassination targeting US President Donald Trump, cartel-related violence in Mexico following key arrests, and a major bombing in Colombia ahead of elections. We also assess Ukraine’s continued strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, the growing deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz, a major militant offensive in Mali, protest risks in Cha...

Climate-linked disasters are becoming harder to predict and manage. In this episode, intelligence analyst Joshua George examines how gaps in preparedness, infrastructure and response are increasing operational and security risk.

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers delays in Peru’s presidential election and rising protest risks, Bulgaria’s parliamentary elections, and Ukraine’s defence against intensified Russian offensives. We also assess the US extension of the Iran ceasefire, rising tensions in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, protest risks in Kenya linked to fuel prices, a major earthquake in Japan and associated...

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Cuba’s worsening infrastructure crisis, Hungary’s election outcome, and the continued challenges of ceasefires in Ukraine. We also assess school shootings in Turkey, the fragile US–Iran ceasefire, a suspected Islamic State-linked attack in Algeria, labour unrest in northern India, and the early emergence of a high-intensity typhoon in the North Pacif...

An attack on the Israeli consulate in Istanbul has renewed concern over the threat to Israeli diplomatic personnel and linked sites abroad. Manfredi Pozzoli explains what happened and why it matters. 

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers an elevated Iranian threat environment in the United States, Hungary’s highly contested elections, and Ukraine’s expanding drone campaign. We also assess the attack on the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, the stability of the US–Iran ceasefire, continued Israeli operations in Lebanon, evolving risks across the Gulf, protest risks in Benin, unrest in In...

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers mass killings in Haiti driven by gang competition, Ukraine’s expanded strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, and rising tensions between the United States and Iran. We also assess threats to critical infrastructure across the Gulf, the Houthis’ entry into the conflict, political instability in Somalia, and protest risks in Nepal following the arre...

Uncertainty remains around Iran, with escalation risks and stalled diplomacy still in play. Meanwhile in Nigeria, coordinated suicide bombings in Maiduguri point to a potential resurgence in militant activity.

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers large-scale protests in the United States, Ecuador’s anti-cartel operations, and a series of likely state-backed attacks targeting Jewish communities in Europe. We also assess Russia’s largest drone strike campaign in Ukraine, escalating Israeli operations in Lebanon, threats to critical infrastructure across the Gulf, rising tensions between Chad an...