The Global Risk Podcast

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Cuba’s deepening economic crisis and rising unrest risk, Ecuador’s expanded security operations, planned protests in Albania, growing pressure on Ukraine’s air defences, Israeli strikes targeting Iranian leadership and infrastructure, escalating attacks across the Gulf, renewed jihadist violence in Nigeria, the post-election outlook in the Republic o...

The impact of the Iran conflict is being felt far beyond the region, with rising threats across Europe and North America. Meanwhile, a new US–Ecuador operation signals a shift in counter-cartel strategy in Latin America.

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers attacks targeting US diplomatic offices linked to the Iran conflict, a joint US–Ecuador anti-cartel operation, and civilian casualties from anti-gang drone strikes in Haiti. We also assess Ukrainian counterattacks, the appointment of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Iranian attacks across the Gulf, Israel’s mobilisation along the Lebanon border, rising mil...

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers the increased terrorism threat in the United States following the outbreak of war with Iran, nationwide Bolsonaro rallies in Brazil, Ukrainian frontline advances, US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the resulting regional conflict, Israeli operations in Lebanon, Iranian attacks across the Gulf, Pakistan’s open conflict with the Afghan Taliban, and Shia pr...

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers cartel-related violence in Mexico following the death of a senior leader, a deadly maritime incident between Cuba and a Florida-registered vessel, intensified Russian strikes on Ukrainian rail infrastructure, indications of potential US strike preparations against Iran, Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, and rising election tensions in Nepal. Deliv...

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers labour unrest in Argentina, escalating avalanche risks across the Alps, ongoing protests in Bosnia and Herzegovina, stalled Ukraine peace talks, rising US–Iran tensions amid an expanded US military posture, a social media ban in Gabon, and the post-election stability outlook in Bangladesh. Delivery supported by AI.

Cuba faces a deepening fuel and economic crisis, while military movements near Ethiopia’s Tigray region raise the risk of renewed conflict involving Eritrea. Our analysts break down the implications in this edition of Regional Flashpoints.

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Cuba’s worsening fuel crisis, Haiti’s political transition and security restructuring, protests linked to Italy’s Winter Olympics, ongoing Ukraine–Russia negotiations alongside continued strikes, indirect US–Iran talks in Oman, rising Ethiopia–Eritrea tensions, a deadly Islamic State-aligned attack in Islamabad, and unrest risks surrounding Banglades...

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers the US declaration of a national emergency over Cuba, record Russian missile strikes on Ukraine, direct US–Iran talks amid heightened military posturing, an Islamic State-linked attack on Niamey airport, mass-casualty Boko Haram violence in Nigeria, renewed clashes in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, and coordinated militant attacks in Pakistan’s Balochista...

Our intelligence team unpacks the strategic signals behind US–Iran military dynamics and what a failed attack near Niger’s capital means for regional risk.

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers worsening fuel shortages and nationwide blackouts in Cuba, the first US–Russia–Ukraine trilateral talks since 2022, a disrupted Islamic State-linked plot in Azerbaijan, heightened US–Iran tensions following a major carrier deployment, escalating conflict risks in South Sudan, and new Nipah virus screening measures affecting travel across Asia-Pacific...

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers devastating wildfires in Chile, Russia’s energy strikes on Ukraine amid diplomatic manoeuvring, major shifts in northeast Syria, continued unrest in Iran alongside a strengthened US military posture, deadly flooding across southern Africa, an ISKP attack targeting Chinese nationals in Kabul, and heightened insurgent threats in southern Thailand ahead...

Following Uganda’s general election, concerns are mounting over violence, protests and the integrity of the vote. Joshua George outlines the latest developments and the risks ahead.

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers US policy constraints on Venezuela, renewed protest risks in Bolivia, Russia’s missile strikes and energy attacks on Ukraine, uncertainty around the Gaza peace process, rising tensions between the US and Iran, election-related unrest in Uganda and Myanmar, and coordinated insurgent attacks in Thailand’s Deep South. Delivery supported by AI.

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers the US operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, nationwide fuel protests in Bolivia, sabotage of power infrastructure in Germany, new security guarantees proposed for Ukraine, shifting alliances in Yemen, widespread unrest in Iran, election-related crackdowns in Uganda, and a surge in Chinese cyberattacks targeting Taiwan. Deliver...

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers escalating violence in Guatemala, election-related unrest risks in Honduras, and the United States’ de facto blockade on Venezuelan oil exports. We also assess disrupted terror plots in Europe, Ukraine peace talks, mass protests in Romania, an ISIS attack on US personnel in Syria, renewed fighting between Thailand and Cambodia, and a deadly terrorist...

This week’s briefing covers new US entry-screening proposals, increased US military pressure on Venezuela, mass farmers’ protests in Greece, the latest Ukraine peace negotiations, the STC’s major advances in Yemen, the attempted coup in Benin, and the AFC/M23 offensive near Uvira in the DRC. In Asia-Pacific, we assess the renewed border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Delivery supported by...

Two major protests swept Mexico in November - one in response to political violence, the other driven by security and economic concerns. Intelligence Analyst Manfredi Pozzoli breaks down the causes and what might come next.

This week’s briefing covers Honduras’s disputed election, a US ultimatum to Venezuela, major protests in Bulgaria, Russia’s advances in Ukraine, ceasefire violations in the DRC, and Tanzania’s planned 9 December “mega-protest”. In Asia-Pacific, we examine failed Afghanistan–Pakistan peace talks, Sri Lanka’s deadly flooding and severe regional storms across Southeast Asia. Delivery supported by AI.

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Mexico’s nationwide transport blockade, election-related tensions in Honduras, and a new phase of US pressure on Venezuela. We also examine Belgium’s general strike, Ukraine’s revised peace proposal and mass strikes, Israel’s killing of a senior Hezbollah figure, and the coup in Guinea-Bissau. In Asia-Pacific, we assess Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afgha...

In this episode of Regional Flashpoints, Joshua George covers rising political tensions in Tanzania and Cameroon, where upcoming protests and disputed elections are shaping the short-term risk outlook.

This week’s briefing covers violent unrest in Mexico City, renewed militant threats in Colombia, and rising US pressure on Venezuela. We also examine suspected Russian sabotage in Poland, a reported peace proposal for Ukraine, political tensions in Cameroon and Guinea-Bissau, and major developments across Asia-Pacific - including Bangladesh’s sentencing of Sheikh Hasina, severe flooding in Vietnam...

Gen Z protest movements are reshaping how political pressure plays out—from digital organising to decentralised disruption. In this episode, Joshua George explains what sets them apart and why they matter for organisations tracking global risk.

This week’s briefing covers US carrier movements near Venezuela, Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid, Syria’s anti-ISIS operations, Iraq’s post-election uncertainty, terrorist attacks in Islamabad and Delhi, unrest in Bangladesh, and fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia. Delivery supported by AI.

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Mexico’s anti-cartel unrest, rising US–Venezuela tensions, Ukraine’s critical defence in Pokrovsk, Mali’s fuel blockade, and the devastation of Typhoon Kalmaegi across Southeast Asia. Delivery supported by AI.