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May 8, 2015
May 8, 2015
6 min
The governing Conservative party has secured an unexpected majority in the UK general election. The result came after polls predicted a close race with the opposition Labour party. Control Risks’ Senior Analyst, Europe, David Lea looks at the outcome.
Apr 29, 2015
Apr 29, 2015
5 min
Ransomware is a continually evolving threat that attacks on many fronts. How should you respond when your organisation becomes a target?
Apr 29, 2015
Apr 29, 2015
7 min
Organisations can throw a lot of money at cyber security, but it can go to waste if not spent wisely. What should you spend money on?
Apr 24, 2015
Apr 24, 2015
14 min
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits Washington with an eye toward a trade deal that could have major implications for the Pacific Rim. Meanwhile, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev is almost guaranteed to win re-election, while the outcome of the UK's vote is far less certain. Hosted by Charles Hecker and Michael Moran.
Apr 10, 2015
Apr 10, 2015
12 min
The coming weeks will see the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank take shape amid irresistible appetites for investing in Asia, efforts to promote the Iran nuclear deal continue with a mix of caution and optimism, and Greece’s negotiations with the EuroZone remain precarious. Hosted by Charles Hecker and Michael Moran.
Apr 2, 2015
Apr 2, 2015
6 min
The victory of Muhamadu Buhari in Nigeria’s presidential election has been hailed as historic. For the first time, an incumbent lost to a challenger, President Goodluck Jonathan quickly conceded defeat and there was no violent reaction. Control Risks Senior Africa Consultant, Roddy Barclay discusses the implications and challenges for Nigeria.
Mar 27, 2015
Mar 27, 2015
10 min
In the coming weeks, Cuba attends the Summit of the Americas for the first time ever, Narendra Modi travels to Germany and France to bolster economic ties, and Ghana seeks to shore up investor confidence with an IMF load. Hosted by Charles Hecker and Michael Moran.
Mar 13, 2015
Mar 13, 2015
12 min
The coming weeks will see continued fallout from the US decision to impose sanctions against Venezuela in the midst of that country’s economic and social struggles; newly elected Afghan President Ashraf Ghani makes his first visit to Washington where he will seek to prolong US support for his precarious government; and a scandal involving senior Brazilian politicians and the country’s oil company Petrobras underscore corruption risk in Brazil. Hosted by Charles Hecker and Michael Moran.
Feb 27, 2015
Feb 27, 2015
7 min
Negotiations between Greece and the Eurozone will continue in the coming weeks, following a short-term deal that did little to address Greece’s long-term economic outlook. Meanwhile, low oil prices have put Venezuela’s economy on the ropes, raising the risk of social unrest and fears of sovereign default.
Feb 25, 2015
Feb 25, 2015
6 min
The cyber security landscape will evolve rapidly and attacks will increase in 2015. Our cyber analysts discuss the key trends in the 2015 period. Hosted by Stewart Bertram, Senior Manager, Cyber Threat Intelligence and John Nugent, Senior Analyst, Cyber Threat Intelligence.
Feb 17, 2015
Feb 17, 2015
5 min
China has played a major role in Africa’s growth story over the past decade. Now that the Chinese economy is rebalancing and GDP growth is slowing, how will that affect Africa’s prospects?
Feb 17, 2015
Feb 17, 2015
7 min
The slowdown in China’s GDP is being felt around the world and in this podcast, Michael Moran, Control Risks managing director in New York talks to Bliss Khaw, Control Risks associate director and China lead in the Americas.
Feb 13, 2015
Feb 13, 2015
10 min
A new ceasefire in Ukraine has little hope of sticking, Sri Lanka’s new president visits Delhi, and what businesses should watch for in the coming US budget debate. Hosted by Charles Hecker and Michael Moran.
Feb 13, 2015
Feb 13, 2015
4 min
In a region with a history Islamist militancy, the increase in militia in Libya that claim allegiance to Islamic State (IS) has people asking whether IS could carve out a stronghold in North Africa. Geoffrey Howard, Control Risks lead North Africa analyst discusses the prospect.
Feb 3, 2015
Feb 3, 2015
13 min
The final two weeks of Nigeria’s election bring considerable uncertainty to Africa’s largest economy. Meanwhile, Asian investors look abroad for opportunities, focusing on Africa, the Middle East and Indonesia. Hosted by Michael Moran and Charles Hecker.