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Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.

To select multiple categories and/or keywords, use Ctrl+Click (or ⌘+Click on a Mac).
The Value in NATO Being NATO Text
Center for Strategic and International Studies, 16th November 2022
Friday Reading Edition 131 (18th November 2022)
It appears that the missile strike of 15 November was not an intentional Russian strike on Polish territory but rather a tragic, accidental effect of Ukrainian military forces trying to defend Kyiv against enemy fire. This demonstrates the utility of institutions like NATO. Rather than immediately escalate the crisis, NATO and its member states relied on institutional linkages and relationships in order to collectively develop a level-headed approach to the situation.
Categories:
Geopolitics
Keywords:
Ukraine
What Russia’s Kherson Retreat Means for the War Text
Foreign Policy, 10th November 2022
Friday Reading Edition 131 (18th November 2022)
Moscow’s withdrawal marks a humiliating battlefield setback that could worsen already-dismal morale.
Categories:
Geopolitics
Keywords:
Ukraine
Sanctions tracker: UK introduces new Russia lending and trade restrictions Text
Herbert Smith Freehills, 1st November 2022
Friday Reading Edition 131 (18th November 2022)
New UK Russia sanctions legislation was published on 28 October 2022
Categories:
Geopolitics
Keywords:
Ukraine, Government
Managing risk and safeguarding business resilience in a time of crisis Text
Mactavish, 8th May 2022
Friday Reading Edition 131 (18th November 2022)
[Free to download upon sharing contact details] Looks at the main risks emerging from the war in Ukraine that UK businesses need to prepare for, and provide practical insights to help you navigate this challenging, high-risk environment.
Categories:
Geopolitics, Risk Financing
Keywords:
Ukraine, Resilience
Shifting Powers – Lloyd's Innovation Team: Geopolitical Series Video
Airmic, 15th February 2022
Friday Reading Edition 131 (18th November 2022)
[Requires Airmic member login] Hear from the Innovation Team at Lloyd's about their latest research and thinking around the geopolitical landscape.
Categories:
Geopolitics
Keywords:
Economic downturn poses further risks for food security – World Economic Situation and Prospects: November 2022 Text
United Nations, 11th January 2022
Friday Reading Edition 131 (18th November 2022)
Trade policy actions on food and fertilisers have risen sharply since the start of the war in Ukraine. This adds to trade measures implemented to respond to potential domestic food shortages at the beginning of the pandemic.
Categories:
Economic Outlook
Keywords:
Security, Supply Chain, Ukraine