boat, travel, expansion, tariffs

The Challenges and Opportunities of International Expansion in 2025: Tariffs, Talent and Culture

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In an increasingly interconnected world, businesses seeking international expansion face a landscape shaped by both opportunity and complexity. As we move through 2025, organisations must navigate evolving geopolitical tensions, shifting regulatory frameworks, and cultural nuances that can make or break their global strategies. From tariffs and trade barriers to talent acquisition and cultural adaptation, international…

Red Pill, Incels, Matrix

The Red Pill and Its Influence on Modern Misogyny: A Deep Dive into Digital Movements and Male Supremacy

ByElisa Garbil

Written by: Elisa Garbil – 17.04.2025 In recent years, Red Pill has become a term synonymous with controversial beliefs about gender relations, often tied to online communities advocating for male supremacy and misogyny. Originally drawn from the 1999 film The Matrix, where the protagonist takes the red pill to see the harsh truth of reality,…

Myanmar

Myanmar: Earthquake Devastation Amid a Climate of Military Indoctrination

ByElisa Garbil

Written by: Elisa Garbil – 14.04.2025 Earthquake in a Country Already in Crisis On March 28, 2025, Myanmar was shaken by a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake centred near Mandalay. The earthquake struck with ferocity, toppling buildings, severing roads, and overwhelming a country already weakened by civil war and military rule. For a nation already suffering,…

The International Risk Podcast- Global aid

When the Money Stops: Rethinking Development in a Shifting Global Landscape

ByCamila Mateos Betancourt

Author: Camila Mateos Betancourt Foreign aid, long considered a cornerstone of international development and diplomacy, is now undergoing a seismic transformation. In recent months, the global aid landscape has been dramatically reshaped by sweeping budget cuts, the closure of USAID, and a reallocation of funds toward defense spending in major donor countries like the United…

business engagement in an interconnected world

Business Engagement and International Risk in a Multicultural World

ByCamila Mateos Betancourt

Author: Camila Mateos Betancourt We live in a world where cultures, societies, politics, and economies are deeply interconnected. Events in one part of the globe can directly or indirectly impact people in distant regions. This interconnectedness brings significant risks, including health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, trade wars disrupting supply chains, and an increase in…

The Risks of State-Sponsored Cyberattacks

The Risks of State-Sponsored Cyberattacks

ByCamila Mateos Betancourt

Author: Camila Mateos Betancourt State-sponsored cyberattacks, and cyber threats in general, are complex issues that many may choose to overlook due to a lack of expertise. However, in today’s digitally interconnected world, no one is immune; whether you are a government, a business, or a private citizen, you can become a target. To gain deeper…

The Future of Defense: International Security and the Fragile Future of Global Alliances

The Future of Defense: International Security and the Fragile Future of Global Alliances

ByCamila Mateos Betancourt

Author: Camila Mateos Betancourt The United States, led by Trump, is becoming an increasingly unreliable ally for Europe as it aligns with Russia’s priorities at the expense of Ukraine’s security and sovereignty. The U.S. showed the world just how far it was willing to go in pursuit of its own agenda with the public humiliation…

AI

The Risks of Artificial Intelligence: Key Threats and Concerns

ByElisa Garbil

Written by: Elisa Garbil – 24.03.2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology that has already begun to reshape industries, economies, and even the way we live our daily lives. From helping businesses automate tedious tasks to enabling advanced medical diagnostics, AI promises numerous benefits. However, as with any powerful technology, its growth and widespread…