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RiskMap Podcast: The G20 Summit & free trade, Ukraine-Russia tensions, and Estonia's presidential election

In this edition we discuss the G20 leaders summit and challenges to global free trade, the tensions mounting once again between Russia and Ukraine, and the impact of the upcoming presidential election in the Baltic, NATO-member nation of Estonia.

RiskMap Podcast: Political uncertainty in Thailand; Zambia's elections; and Turkey after the coup attempt

In this edition, we discuss the impact of the Thai referendum, Zambia's challenging presidential election, and the outlook for business in Turkey following the attempted coup.    

Privatisation in Russia

Russia’s government has been mulling over the idea of privatising some of its key enterprises. Hannah Lilley speaks to Nafez Zouk, Economist at Oxford Economics about why this is happening now, and its effects on business.

Seeking an end to the Yemen conflict – ARABIC VERSION

Talks aimed at bringing the war in Yemen to an end continue despite significant differences between the warring parties. In this Control Risks podcast, Marc Iskander and Graham Griffiths discuss the current state of affairs in Arabic.

Seeking an end to the Yemen conflict

Talks aimed at bringing the war in Yemen to an end continue despite significant differences between the warring parties. In this Control Risks podcast, Marc Iskander and Graham Griffiths discuss the current state of affairs.

Turkey coup attempt – impact on business

Following the attempted coup in Turkey on 15 July, how will business be affected? What risks do organisations need to watch out for now that a state of emergency has been declared?

Control Risks' Turkey experts Ali Sokmen and Cagdas Cataltas discuss.

RiskMap Podcast: NATO, security at the Olympics, & South Africa's political future

In this edition, we discuss NATO's plans, security challenges at Brazil's Olympics, and South Africa's political future.

After the coup, what now for Turkey?

The failed coup in Turkey came as a shock to most, but  almost as dramatic has been the subsequent purge of the army, police, judiciary and teaching profession. What lies ahead for Turkey and its investors?

US Elections Preview

As the major political parties in the United States gear up for their nominating conventions, our lead US analyst, Michael Moran, takes a look at where the presidential race stands and what is at stake in the November 8th election. 

RiskMap Podcast: The NATO summit, Myanmar, and the US perspective on Brexit

In this edition we discuss the issues facing NATO amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty, the political and economic outlook for Myanmar, and the United States' perspective on Brexit. 

RiskMap Podcast: The Brexit verdict, Nigeria's challenges, and China's new development bank

In this edition we discuss Britain's vote in favor of leaving the EU; economic challenges and an upsurge in violence in Nigeria; and the new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. 

India’s and China’s anti-corruption drives

The governments of India and China have both made high profile stands against corruption. In this Control Risks podcast, Kent Kedl and James Owen discuss the different approaches of each nation.

RiskMap Podcast: Brexit, a new president in Peru, and South Africa's sovereign risk

In this edition we discuss the likelihood of the UK's departure from the EU; how Peru's presidential election could impact the business environment; and South Africa's economic troubles. 

RiskMap Podcast: Aviation security and terrorism, India-US relations, and crisis in Venezuela

In our look ahead at the coming two weeks in the global business landscape, we discuss the economic and political crisis rocking Venezuela, the issue of aviation security and global terrorism, and India-US relations in light of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Washington. 

Doing business in Libya

With the establishment of a Government of National Accord in Tripoli, what are the challenges facing businesses looking to return to Libya?