All political risk articles – Page 9
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Analysis
US GDP forecast to grow 4.2%
Atradius anticipates a ‘robust economic rebound’ following the change of administration, but cautions that downside risks still remain
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Analysis
WEF: No vaccine for climate change
In 2020, the world saw the catastrophic effects of ignoring long-term risks such as pandemics - WEF Global Risks Report 2021
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Analysis
US braces for Inauguration Day violence
The FBI warns of violence ahead of Joe Biden’s Presidential inauguration, but heightened security may defer the risk
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Analysis
Control Risks: “Don’t miss the rebound”
Long COVID, patchy vaccine rollouts, emerging digital threats, climate change and the US China relationship are Top 5 risks for 2021
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Analysis
COVID-19 tops travel risks for 2021
Violent crime, political instability, severe natural disasters and social unrest are among the other threats to companies and their staff
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Analysis
Six business risks for 2021
The need for robust organisational resilience plans and resources to ensure employee wellbeing are essential in the ‘new normal’
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Analysis
Terrorism: West Africa a new hotspot
Increased instances of human rights violations by security forces pose a major reputational risk for some firms
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Analysis
2021 to bring ecopolitical turbulence
Employers will need to go through an evolution in their Duty of Care provisions, just as they did post 9/11
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Analysis
US election: Protests expected
A contested scenario will increase the threat of political violence, with potential supply chain impacts
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US businesses prepare for social unrest
Demand for political violence insurance soared ahead of the bitterly fought and as yet, unclear US election
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Analysis
Five liability trends for a COVID age
Rising litigation; more costly recalls; civil unrest and the increased potential for indoor air quality claims are just some of the liability trends exacerbated by COVID-19
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Analysis
COVID-19: Political and economic outlook deteriorates
The COVID-19 pandemic’s economic and social impacts are driving significant shifts in global political risk - Marsh JLT Specialty
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Analysis
Emerging markets face “unparalleled” civil unrest
The outlook is also negative for the US, which is now the 48th riskiest jurisdiction globally - Verisk Maplecroft
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Opinion
4 ways to prepare for civil unrest
Organisations need to prepare for the possibility of more protests amid rising tensions and COVID lockdown restrictions, argues Renata Elias
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Analysis
US riots a “catastrophe” event - PCS
The riots have become the first PCS-designated riot catastrophe event covering more than one state
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Analysis
Emerging security challenges as lockdown lifts
Locations previously considered low security risk could experience social unrest and anti-government sentiment - International SOS
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Analysis
WEF launches COVID-19 Risks Outlook
Economic distress and social discontent will rise unless world leaders, businesses and policymakers work together to manage pandemic fallout, warns WEF
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Analysis
COVID-19 will “enhance protectionism” - Control Risks
Companies will be pressured to ‘onshore’ their supply chains, predicts Charles Hecker
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Features
COVID-19: Spotlight on security risks
Protests and unrests, strikes and fraud and scams are just some of the security risks likely to be exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic