Political risk – Page 8
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Risk Innovation'Motivations for cyber attacks have also changed from those who cracked systems to prove that they could do it, to politically driven motives'
Ian Davies, head of risk Europe, Schroders
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AnalysisA guide to operating in the world’s top hotspots for political risk
Advice range from being “more defensive, canny and self-reliant”, to maximising “your online reputational presence”, experts gives top tips to corporates with exposures in high risk zones
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AnalysisQ&A: Ebola and the health implications for the EU
With the number of cases now having reached more than 8,000, the EU has issued a Q&A on the deadly virus
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AnalysisSpread of IS in the Middle East spells heightened risks for businesses
Conflict in the Middle East may not be a surprise, but the latest wave of militancy has the potential to seriously affect corporate interests
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OpinionEditor's opinion: ‘Political risks have brought an added sense of wariness to business travel’
Editor Mike Jones on the scope of risks faced by business travellers and the increasing significance of an effective travel risk assessment
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FeaturesEmerging multinationals move into riskier territory
As more established markets become too saturated, companies in Asia and Latin America look to venture into emerging economiesPart of a multinational risks series supported by
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AnalysisMENA: the risks and opportunities of operating across dangerous borders
The terrorist attack on the Algerian In Amenas gas plant served as a reminder to multinationals investing in North Africa that the region is still not safe Part of a multinational risks series supported by
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AnalysisTerror attack – a lesson to all multinationals operating in unstable MENA
An attack on the Tigantourine gas plant in Algeria led many companies, including oil and energy firm Statoil, to review their risk management procedures Part of a multinational risks series supported by
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FeaturesChina declares war on corruption
The Chinese crackdown on corruption has sent ripples throughout Asia, leaving multinationals to determine how to manage its contradictory pressures
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OpinionIslamic State tests corporate resilience
Business continuity and internal resilience structures of firms in Iraq or neighbouring countries face a challenge from the terrorist group
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AnalysisPolitical risk cover: a major deal breaker for power projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Political risk insurance is the “make or break” for power projects in the region, according to Aon Risk Solutions
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FeaturesBRICs must raise their game
The BRICs face formidable challenges as they strive to regain the extraordinary growth rates of the past decade
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Analysis'EU and Russia must find a way to work together'
Western observers are warning of a second Cold War but what’s really going on in the Kremlin – and how much is Vladimir Putin prepared to gamble?
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FeaturesRage against the regime
The risk of conflict and political violence is increasing in size and severity for multinationals
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OpinionEditor's opinion: 'For too long, the EU’s lawmakers have been a law unto themselves.’
Mike Jones on the widespread dissillusionment towards the EU, evidenced by the emerging support for far-right parties across Europe
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FeaturesGlobal elections set to heighten political risks
As people around the world cast their votes in a variety of important polls this year, businesses must prepare for considerable change in the geopolitical risk landscape
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OpinionAsia editor's opinion: Political risks in Thailand leave corporates in limbo
Asia editor Sean Mooney on why the political turmoil in Thailand shows no signs of improvement and threatens to further hamper the country’s economic growth
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AnalysisPolitical risks increase for BRICS
Firms with operations in the BRICS countries face increased political risk in 2014 — Aon
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AnalysisPolitical instability in Europe set to continue
Nationalism, in various shapes and forms, is now increasingly dominating the political landscape in Europe
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Latest IssueEurope edition - April 2014
Read the latest trends and mitigation techniques for handling natural disasters, risk prevention in the food and drink sector and what the forex scandal means for insurers
