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Hybrid Warfare – the coordinated efforts of Russia and China against the West

Articles / Business Risk, China, Corruption, disinformation, Due Diligence, European Union, Geopolitics, Global Threats, hybrid warfare, Russia, security risks, United Kingdom, USA / 01/2025

Russia and China are conducting hybrid warfare campaigns against Western nations, leveraging a blend of conventional military assets and non-military tactics, including cyberattacks, disinformation, economic pressure, and exploitation of political and legal systems. These efforts aim to destabilise and weaken adversaries from within. Russia has been intensifying its sabotage campaigns across the EU, reflecting a [...]

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The Sahel Syndrome: Terrorism, Resource Wars and the Global Security Nexus

Articles / Africa, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, Global Threats, international business, natural resources, Sahel, Terrorism / 04/2024

Known for its diverse cultures and ecosystems, the Sahel has now become a hotspot for global security concerns as a result of insurgent activity groups directly linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS. These terrorist organisations clearly pose significant threats to the stability in the region and international peace. The Sahel is a long belt that passes

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Checkmate or stalemate: The global standoff between world leaders and citizens

Articles / China, civil unrest, Geopolitics, Global Threats, Iran, North korea, Palestine, Russia, Ukraine, USA / 12/2023

From the beginning of 2023, the geopolitical landscape has been marked by a series of escalating tensions and civil unrest – evidence of deep-seated economic, political and social discord across the globe. Some analysts are questioning whether businesses should expect civil unrest on a global scale, which could significantly impact market stability and operational continuity. China’s

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‘Silent Partners’ – organised crime’s profitable collaboration with sanctioned regimes

Articles / China, Due Diligence, Global Threats, Organised crime, Ransomware, Russia, Sanctions, United Kingdom, USA / 10/2023

Three decades after the conclusion of Cold War 1.0, the global stage is witnessing an unsettling revival of Cold War dynamics and tensions. The fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 was supposed to mark the start of a new era. However, relations between the United States of America, Russia, China, Ukraine, Iran, North Korea,

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Russia, Ukraine and Africa: Against the grain

Articles / Africa, China, Due Diligence, Global Threats, grain and wheat, humanitarian, Russia, Ukraine / 01/2023

Is Russia’s war in Ukraine a localised conflict, a regional war, or a global disaster? The military action concentrated on one country alone would suggest the first, the various nuclear- and cyber-threats against Europe the second, but global trends are increasingly confirming the third. It is possible to view the Russian invasion, and by extension

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Threats to world peace: Made in China

Articles / China, Corruption, Due Diligence, Global Threats, Russia:Ukraine conflict / 09/2022

While Russia is public enemy number one due to its invasion of Ukraine – and understandably so – there is a risk that other bad actors will slip under the radar as the Russian bogeyman dominates the international conversation. This is a risk confidently met by the heads of MI5 and the FBI who, in

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Hybrid Warfare – the coordinated efforts of Russia and China against the West

The Sahel Syndrome: Terrorism, Resource Wars and the Global Security Nexus

Checkmate or stalemate: The global standoff between world leaders and citizens

‘Silent Partners’ – organised crime’s profitable collaboration with sanctioned regimes

Russia, Ukraine and Africa: Against the grain

Threats to world peace: Made in China

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