From Wall Street to the Eurozone: Why US Consumer Confidence Collapse Signals Strategic Risk for European Business Leaders The latest collapse in US consumer confidence should serve as a strategic wake-up call for European business leaders. Beneath the headlines of volatile equity markets and fiscal reboots lies a deeper, more structural threat: the world’s largest…
This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen speaks with Jason Costain, one of the UK’s leading fraud strategists and the founder of Javloc, a specialist consultancy in financial crime prevention. In this deep-dive episode, they examine the accelerating threat landscape shaped by fraud, artificial intelligence, and the unintended consequences of digital innovation. From…
Coordinated and Produced by Elisa Garbil Today we’ll dive into the often-overlooked realities of how women and girls experience armed conflict! Whether women are the victims, combatants, or leaders in peace-building. From the risks of gender-based violence and the underrepresentation of women in disarmament efforts to the long-term socio-economic impacts of the global arms trade, this…
Written by Elisa Garbil – 28.04.2025 The global arms trade doesn’t just fuel warzones, it fuels inequality, exploitation, and violence against the most vulnerable and these risks can be observed internationally. While men and boys are often portrayed as the primary actors in conflict, it is women and girls who disproportionately bear the brunt of…
Anna Provan is the Peace and Security Programme Manager at the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy (CFFP). She has a proven track record of research, writing, public engagement, and capacity-building on the gendered and humanitarian impacts of weapons use and transfer, as well as the wider implications of conflict and militarisation for the pursuit of…
Why Your Team Is Distracted by International Risk and What to Do About It Let’s call it what it is: we’re living in a threat-rich environment. Not theoretical threats, not abstract risks — real, tangible geopolitical instability knocking at the corporate front door. War in Europe. A volatile Middle East. The potential return of Trump…
Dr. Shan Nair is an entrepreneur and consultant on international expansion and provides great insights on identifying and managing international risks. He was the first to spot and develop the niche market of International Expansion Services, which was previously fragmented. In the process he has worked with many companies in their early stages who have since become…
This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen sits down with Dr. Shan Nair, a global authority on international business expansion and strategic risk advisory. In this high-impact episode, they unpack the real-world implications of geopolitical instability, regulatory shifts, and trade policy disruptions on corporate expansion. From tariff risks to the rising cost of…
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…
This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen is joined by Michael Sheldrick to unpack the far-reaching consequences of global aid cuts and the future of international development. Together, they explore the real-world impact of the proposed USAID reductions, including disruptions to programs like PEPFAR, and the ripple effects on health systems, livelihoods, and vulnerable…
