The Global Risk Podcast

When is standard destination intelligence enough, and when does a journey require a more tailored assessment? In this episode of The Global Risk Podcast, we explore eight factors that can indicate a need for tailored...

This week, we assess Brazil’s upcoming election, renewed protest risks in Bolivia and growing unrest in France. We also examine how jet-powered drones are changing the threat in Kyiv, a suspected attack on a Tel...

Selecting a travel risk management provider is only the first step. A successful implementation requires coordination across travel, security, HR, IT, procurement and your Travel Management Company. In this episode, Amy...

This week, we assess Hurricane Polo off Mexico, the prospect of nationwide protests in Bolivia, and whether Russia could be preparing another mobilisation for the war in Ukraine. We also examine renewed US-Iran talks...

This week, we assess Colombia’s new offensive against FARC dissident groups, Nicaragua’s move to bar opposition parties from elections, and Russia’s growing use of daytime strikes and faster drones against Kyiv. We also...

Fighting has returned to Ethiopia's Tigray region after several years of relative calm. Intelligence Analyst Joshua George examines what's driving the escalation and the potential consequences for civilians and...

This week, we assess insecurity in Haiti, protests in Bolivia, whether Russia is testing NATO’s resolve, and Iran’s shift towards a more offensive military posture. We also cover Guinea-Bissau’s constitutional...

A powerful El Niño could have consequences extending far beyond extreme weather. Intelligence Analyst Joshua George examines the potential impacts across Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa, including food insecurity...

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing examines Colombia’s decision to authorise joint military operations with the United States and what it could mean for militant activity. We also assess the prospect of further...

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis are escalating, with attacks on shipping, energy infrastructure and airports accompanied by renewed fighting inside Yemen. Senior Intelligence Analyst Julian Kett examines...

This week's Global Intelligence Briefing examines the aftermath of Colombia's strongest earthquake in more than a century and Russia's campaign against Ukraine's Black Sea ports, which has effectively suspended...

US strategic attention is returning to Latin America, driven by migration, organised crime, energy security, critical minerals and growing competition with China. Intelligence Analyst Manfredi Pozzoli examines how US...

This week's Global Intelligence Briefing examines the growing Cyclospora outbreak linked to travel to Mexico, Cuba's worsening power crisis, and security concerns ahead of Colombia's presidential inauguration. We also...

Russia's long-range strike campaign against Ukraine has entered a new phase. In this episode, Senior Intelligence Analyst Julian Kett examines how systematic strikes, changing targeting patterns, and pressure on...

This week's Global Intelligence Briefing examines Venezuela's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court and its growing alignment with the United States. We also assess the interception of a sophisticated...