Global Crisis Watch 256
As we wrap up the year, you are invited to join us for Global Crisis Watch 256 on Friday, December 22 at 10:00 GMT and explore the most pressing global issues that that happened in the recent weeks of December and discuss the challenges and events that have shaped the world in 2023. The highlighted topics will […]
Global Crisis Watch 255
You are invited to join us for Global Crisis Watch 255 on Friday, 15 December at 10.00 GMT. The highlighted topics will include: COP28: UN Climate Talks in Jeopardy in Fossil Fuel Backlash The COP28 climate talks in Dubai face a deadlock over a draft deal on fossil fuels. Originally suggesting a phase-out, the revised […]
Global Crisis Watch 253
You are invited to join us for Global Crisis Watch 253 The highlighted topics will include: Is Britain heading for New Austerity? The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, continues to deny claims of a new austerity era in Britain, insisting that substantial public funds are already being spent. He faces scrutiny over tax-cutting policies that […]
Global Crisis Watch 252
You are invited to join us for Global Crisis Watch 252 The highlighted topics will include: Crypto Giant ‘Binance’ Admits to Money Laundering and Agrees to Pay $4.3bn Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has resigned as CEO and pleaded guilty to money laundering charges. Binance also pleaded guilty and agreed […]
Global Crisis Watch 251
Media plays the main role in shaping our perceptions of the world. It often appears as if the global stage can only accommodate one dominant story at a time, leaving other issues eclipsed in the shadows. You are invited to join us for Global Crisis Watch 251, on Friday, November 17th at 10.00 GMT, as we […]
Global Crisis Watch 250
You are invited to join us for Global Crisis Watch 250: GCW started off as Coronavirus Campfire in March 2020, at the start of the global Covid-19 lockdown. It was an opportunity for the ISRM global community to share its thoughts on what was happening in those unprecedented days when we didn’t know whether we […]
Reflections of Preparedness – The 2003 Northeast Blackout
by Matthew Porcelli Major metropolitan centers such as New York City, remains a focal hub for global commerce, academic learning, and a gateway into the United States for business and leisure travel. According to Weaver (2022), “More than 1 million people commute into New York City daily, making up 20% of New York City’s workforce.” […]
Global Crisis Watch 249
You are invited to join us for GCW 249 The highlighted topics will include: Global Powers Recognise its Risk: The UK, US, EU, Australia and China have jointly declared that the AI poses a catastrophic risk to humanity. In the Bletchley declaration, 28 governments pledged to collaborate on AI safety research, although competition between the […]
Global Crisis Watch 248
You are invited to join us for GCW 248: The highlighted topics will include: Russia Tests Russia’s Nuclear Arsenal as Country Withdraws from Test Ban Treaty North Korea has sent over 1,000 containers of military equipment to Russia, potentially becoming a significant foreign arms supplier for Russia, joining Iran and Belarus. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir […]
Global Crisis Watch 246
Join us for Global Crisis Watch Friday October 13th at 10:00 BST as we focus on a conflict that has rapidly captured the world’s attention. Registration >> On the morning of October 7th, around 6:30 am local time in Israel, southern Israel was jolted awake by the blaring wails of air raid sirens. Hamas militants launched an unprecedented […]