Global Crisis Watch 244
You are invited to join us for: The highlighted topics will include: Investor Worries Surge as Evergrande’s Debt Plan Stalls Amid Property Crisis: Evergrande Group’s effort to restructure its massive debt has hit a snag, posing a warning to investors in China’s real estate market. The company, which carries a staggering debt of $327 billion, […]
Global Crisis Watch 243
You are invited to join us for this week’s The highlighted topics will include: Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Canada Accuses India of Sikh Activist’s Killing: A bitter diplomatic dispute has erupted between Canada and India following Canada’s claim of Indian involvement in the murder of a prominent Sikh activist on Canadian soil. Canadian Prime Minister […]
The Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence as a Simulation Tool for Advanced Training in Crisis Management
by German Vargas and Dario Melo “Crisis simulation is the testing ground where strategic ingenuity in decision-making is developed, and organizational resilience is put to the test without posing real risk to the organization.” German Vargas Introduction: In an era where businesses face poly-crisis challenges ranging from data breaches and impacts from natural disasters to […]
Global Crisis Watch 242
You are invited to join us for The highlighted topics will include: Global Financial Watchdog Warns of Economic Challenges Ahead The Financial Stability Board has cautioned G20 leaders about potential economic shocks in the coming months. The chair, Klaas Knot, highlighted the impact of rising interest rates on global economic, the need for close monitoring […]
Global Crisis Watch 241
You are welcome to join us for: The highlighted topics will include: UK Foreign Secretary in Beijing –What Is the World’s Relationship with China Going To Look Like? The UK’s Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, arrived in China, marking the most senior British diplomatic visit in over five years. This renewed engagement comes after strained relations […]
Global Crisis Watch 240
You are welcome to join us for: The highlighted topics will include: Mystery Crash: Was Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin Targeted? Yevgeny Prigozhin, the notorious leader of the Wagner group, is presumed dead after his private plane crashed in the northeast of Moscow. The cause remains unclear, but fingers are pointing at the Russian state due […]
Nature of 21st Century Terrorism
by Adam W.G. Green, MSyl, M.ISRM, CSMP The events of September the 11th, 2001 initiated a significant change in international terrorism and defined a new threat to global security of a magnitude that had not been considered since the end of the Cold War. The collapse of the World Trade Centre in New York demonstrated […]
Global Crisis Watch 239
As we gather for Global Crisis Watch 239, we find ourselves in an uncommon moment of tranquility, marking what might be the quietest week since we started GCW during the COVID- 19 pandemic. This week, while not bustling with sensational headlines, offers us an opportunity to discuss the steady challenges that persist in our world. […]
Global Crisis Watch 238
You are invited to join us for Global Crisis Watch 238 The highlighted topics will include: Emergency Declared as Fires Devastate Hawaii’s Maui Island Wildfires have left a trail of destruction on the Hawaiian island of Maui, claiming at least 36 lives and forcing thousands to evacuate. Fast-moving wildfires, fueled by strong winds from Hurricane […]
Global Crisis Watch 236
You are invited to join us for: This week, we are devoting our entire attention to the existential crisis of our time – Global Warming. The events of the past few weeks have been a stark reminder of the urgency with which we need to address this issue. July 2023 sets to be the hottest month […]