Enterprise Security in a Globalized World: How ISO 22340 Is Redefining Risk Management

Enterprise Security in a Globalized World: How ISO 22340 Is Redefining Risk Management

In today’s interconnected global economy, organisations face an unprecedented array of international risks, threats, and disruptions. From geopolitical tensions and supply chain bottlenecks to sophisticated cybercriminals and insider risks, the pressures on corporate security and enterprise risk management multiply each day. In response to these mounting challenges, ISO 22340 – formally titled Security and Resilience—Protective…

Intellectual Property and Innovation: Driving Forces in Global Trade

Intellectual Property and Innovation: Driving Forces in Global Trade and Risk Management

Intellectual property (IP) plays a crucial role in our daily lives, often without us realizing it. From the design of a milk carton to the song streaming through your headphones and the medicine you take, IP represents the creations of the mind that have been brought to life. Protected by patents, copyrights, and trademarks, IP…

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Avoiding the Next Epidemic

This week Dominic has Amanda McClelland on the podcast! They dive into pandemics, epidemics, how climate change might influence the rise of epidemics, what future responses should be would another pandemic occur, and much more! Listen here. Outbreaks and Disease An outbreak of a disease is in a community. An epidemic is limited to a…

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Mexico’s Risks: Internal Challenges and External Pressures in International Trade

Last week with Joshua Meltzer, we discussed the intricate dynamics of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in our podcast, exploring the relevance for the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, and the importance of a unified, aligned trade approach toward China. While the USMCA fosters a shared framework for trade, each country faces distinct internal and external…

ISO 28000 Supply Chain Security Risk Management

ISO 28000: Reducing Risk Impact and Likelihood for Businesses

In today’s interconnected global economy, businesses face an ever-increasing array of risks that can disrupt their operations and supply chains. From theft and terrorism to cyberattacks and natural disasters, these threats can have severe consequences for organisations of all sizes. To address these challenges, many companies are turning to ISO 28000, an international standard for…

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Civil War in Myanmar

In 1948, Myanmar gained independence from the United Kingdom. It was then ruled by military regimes for five decades, where civilian dissent has been repeatedly met with violent crackdowns. In addition, the military has engaged in ongoing conflicts with ethnic minority groups fighting for self-determination. An example is the Rohingya, which are facing discrimination from…

USMCA at a Crossroads: Securing North America’s Future

USMCA at a Crossroads: Securing North America’s Future

In an era of rapid political change, the North American region faces significant international risk, demanding strong leadership and sound governance. Mexico has elected Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president (explore Mexico’s internal risks in Episode 178), Donald Trump has returned to power in the United States (learn more about the U.S. election results…

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The Influence of Soft Power in Putin’s War on Ukraine and Continued Aggression in NATO Regions.

We are all aware of the international risks associated with autocratic regimes and their implementation of hard power tactics to exert control. History is riddled with examples and unfortunately, we just have to turn on the news to witness it in present times; look at the Assad regime in Syria, Kim Jong Un’s totalitarian methods…