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…
Written by Elisa Garbil – 18.04.2025 Where to begin? This was a book I bought with the idea of it being out of my comfort zone, that it might be too radical for me. And as much as I do not agree personally with everything Laurie Penny writes, it has become my absolute favourite non-fiction…
Ali Fowle is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and investigative journalist focused on international news and current affairs. She specialises in long form investigative journalism for broadcast, often working in remote and hostile environments. Ali focuses mostly on conflict, human rights and civil disobedience in the Asia Pacific region where she was based between 2008-2021 and…
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…
Michael Sheldrick is a policy entrepreneur, author and a driving force behind the efforts of Global Citizen to end extreme poverty and build climate resilience. As a Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact, and Government Affairs Officer, he has mobilized over $43 billion in support for healthcare, education and climate from governments, businesses, and foundations. Michael is…
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…
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…
