Why are the World’s Farmers Revolting?
by Peter Dawe Asia, Africa, S. America, N. America, and across Europe, farmers are taking to the streets. If you look at each protest, the demands seem to vary, but why are they all happening now, all at once? Covid and the Ukraine war are the things that have precipitated these protests. These global events […]
Global Crisis Watch 264
You are invited to join us for Global Crisis Watch 264 on Friday, February 23 rd at 10.00 GMT. The highlighted topics will include: Mystery Surrounds Sudden Death of Russian Opposition Leader Navalny The sudden death of Alexei Navalny, Putin’s most vocal domestic critic, has sent shockwaves. As announced by the Federal Penitentiary Service, his […]
Special Edition Global Crisis Watch
You are invited to join us a for a Special Edition Global Crisis Watch this Friday, February 16th at 10:00 GMT. In a departure from our usual broad coverage, GCW 263 will focus on the evolving situation in Ukraine. This GCW session will be led by ISRM Executive Director Dr David Rubenswho was in Ukraine last […]
Global Crisis Watch 262
You are invited to join us for Global Crisis Watch 262, on Friday 9th February at 10.00 GMT. The highlighted topics will include: US Lawmakers Scramble Seek to Salvage Ukraine Aid Funding After Breakdown in Support for Bipartisan Legislative Package In the wake of legislative setbacks in Congress, US lawmakers are exploring alternative methods to secure […]
Global Crisis Watch 261
You are invited to join us for Global Crisis Watch 261, on Friday 2 February at 10.00 GMT. The highlighted topics will include: Israel’s Establishment of Buffer Zone in Gaza Sparks International Concerns Israel is continuing to establish a buffer zone inside Gaza, demolishing buildings in multiple areas near the border. The buffer zone, potentially […]
Global Crisis Watch 260
You are invited to join us for Global Crisis Watch 260, on Friday, 26th January at 11.00 GMT. The highlighted topics will include: Anti-European’ Populist Parties on Track for Big Gains in EU Elections Upcoming EU elections may witness a seismic shift as populists, notably radical right-wing parties, are predicted to dominate in nine countries including […]
Global Crisis Watch 259
You are invited to join us for Global Crisis Watch 259 on Friday, 19th January at 10.00 GMT. The highlighted topics will include: US Launches Fresh Strikes on Houthis as Red Sea Trade Disruption Spreads The US has intensified strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in response to threats against Red Sea trade routes. Th strikes […]
Human Behavior and Its Impact on Crisis
by Andrea Chedas & Rob Currie One constant through time is crisis, whether it be political, professional, or personal. While no one wants to experience a crisis, it is inevitable. That said, our responses are fully under our control. The examination of the history of crisis leaves us with many lessons learned based on the […]
Global Crisis Watch 258
You are invited to join us for Global Crisis Watch 258, on Friday, 12th January at 10.00 GMT. The highlighted topics will include: Greenland Ice Enters Dubai’s Elite Drink Scene A Greenland entrepreneur’s Arctic Ice company is making waves by exporting ancient glacier ice to Dubai’s luxury bars. This company harvests ‘black ice’ from Greenland’s fjords […]
Global Crisis Watch 257
You are invited to join for Global Crisis Watch 257, the first GCW this year, on Friday, January 5th at 10.00 /GMT/ The highlighted topics will include: New Year, Same Stories: What Lies Ahead in 2024? As we enter 2024, the global geopolitical landscape is shaped by numerous factors. Over 4 billion people are set to […]