Tag: geopolitical risk

The Geopolitical Risks and Impact on Business

In today’s rapidly evolving geopolitical climate, European businesses find themselves at a crossroads of significant international tensions and security concerns. The aggressive postures of global powers such as Russia, China, and Iran have not only reshaped the international political landscape but have also cast long shadows over the business environment across Europe. This article unravels […]

The Risk of Conflict Relapse in Lebanon

Introduction: Lebanon’s sectarian diversity and strategic location has shed regional and international light on it, causing major risk for internal conflict. This was the case of the 70s conflict where a civil war has erupted and caused sectarian violence and risk of internal balance. Nevertheless, the civil war ended with the Taef agreement that resulted […]

Thriving Amidst Global Uncertainty: A New Era of Enterprise Risk Management

In the vast expanse of today’s business panorama, the ability to proficiently manage challenges and risks is the single thread weaving every success story. At the crossroads of unparalleled global transformation, risk management stands tall as the foundation for lasting growth and sustainability. For leading entrepreneurs, mastering this art has become an essential. Today, we […]

Cryptocurrency: Will it ever become mainstream and what are the risks?

Most people in the world have probably heard of cryptocurrency in conversation with friends and colleagues or online in the last couple of years. If it wasn’t the soaring value of Bitcoin reported on in headlines, the risks of not investing in bitcoin, or people talking about and memeing the almost fantastical sounding Dogecoin. And […]

Episode 74: Dominic Bowen on the conflict in Ukraine

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The international risks of civil unrest and protest

High risk protests in Sweden The International Risk Podcast is tracking a variety of risks internationally, including the risks of civil unrest and protest around the world.  The risks internationally from civil unrest, demonstrations, protests, and riots remains significant across the world.  In Sweden, the leader of a far-right Danish party is organising protests, which […]

Episode 73: JP Richardson on the potential of cryptocurrency

In this episode, we talk to JP Richardson, founder and CEO of the crypto wallet company, Exodus. JP discusses some of the main risks and fears associated with cryptocurrency and explains what needs to be done for cryptocurrency to reach mainstream potential. Only then, can the benefits of cryptocurrency like decentralization and independence be reaped […]