Global Risk Forum 406 & 407
This week’s most consequential development is not a single crisis but the convergence of global power, uncertainty and competing visions at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos (20–24 January). Nearly 65 heads of state and government, alongside G7, G20 and BRICS leaders and hundreds of global CEOs, are meeting against one of the […]
Global Risk Forum 404 & 405
It can feel as though the world is shifting on several fault lines at once. From the streets of Tehran to humanitarian frontlines in Africa, from record-breaking heat to the closed-door negotiations of global diplomacy, pressures are building—and intersecting. In Iran, deepening economic hardship has spilled into widespread unrest, with protests reported across the country […]
Global Risk Forum 402 & 403
The first week of 2026 is almost over, and it has already been marked by a series of significant global developments. This week, we will focus on the most consequential events, including the high-profile detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and its implications for U.S.-Latin America relations. We will also explore OPEC+’s decision to maintain […]
Global Risk Forum 400 & 401
The Institute of Strategic Risk Management will be introducing a number of updates and changes in 2026, beginning on Friday, 2 January 2026, with Global Risk Forum 400 & 401 – a refreshed edition of Global Crisis Watch designed to deepen discussion on the risks shaping the global landscape. This milestone session will focus on the most consequential […]
Global Crisis Watch 399
The past year has been defined by events that materially transformed the global risk environment. From the return of Donald Trump to the White House and ongoing uncertainty surrounding Ukraine, to fragile ceasefires in the Middle East, market-sensitive political moments in the UK and the rise of radical political movements across Europe, 2025 repeatedly challenged […]
Global Crisis Watch 398
Sydney Hanukkah shooting exposes vulnerabilities in protecting religious events Australian authorities say the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, which killed at least 15 people during a Hanukkah celebration, was driven by extremist ideology linked to the so-called Islamic State. Beyond the immediate investigation, the incident has intensified debate about the growing challenge of protecting […]
GCW 396 & 397 – The Fragmentation of Global Gas Markets: New Dependencies, New Risks
Global gas markets are undergoing a profound transformation, reshaping trade flows, supply strategies and energy security worldwide. Once dominated by predictable pipelines and long-term contracts, the sector is now increasingly fragmented, driven by geopolitical tensions, climate ambitions and rising technological demands. The war in Ukraine and Western sanctions on Russia have disrupted traditional export routes, […]
Global Crisis Watch 394 & 395
Putin rejects key terms in US-backed deal as fighting continues in Pokrovsk Five hours of talks in Moscow between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US envoy Steve Witkoff and US Presidential adviser Jared Kushner did not deliver a breakthrough toward ending the war in Ukraine. Kremlin officials described the meeting as “constructive”, but Russia still rejects […]
GCW 392 & 393 – Insights from the UK COVID-19 Inquiry on Pandemic Lessons
This Friday, Global Crisis Watch will take an in-depth look at the long-term societal and policy impacts of COVID-19, guided by the findings of the newly released UK COVID-19 Inquiry report. Chaired by former senior judge Baroness Heather Hallett, the 800-page report provides a critical assessment of how the UK and devolved governments responded during the early […]
Global Crisis Watch 390 & 391
Floods Deepen Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis as Trump-Backed Resolution Advances The UN Security Council has approved a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza , including the creation of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) and a transitional governance body, the Board of Peace (BoP). The ISF is intended to work with Israel, Egypt and a […]