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.
Friday Reading Edition 190 (23rd February 2024)
This paper examines Russia’s deployment of cyber and information operations against Ukraine, assesses the effectiveness of Ukrainian responses, and outlines potential lessons for other states.
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Friday Reading Edition 190 (23rd February 2024)
Nabi Abdullaev, partner at Control Risks, discusses the international companies that remain in Russia despite increasing criticism.
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Friday Reading Edition 189 (16th February 2024)
The 'super election year' is off to a turbulent start with geopolitics continuing to dominate headlines in 2024. With this in mind, how should businesses prepare for the risks already in play and the potential turmoil to come?
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Friday Reading Edition 189 (16th February 2024)
The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a new paradox at the heart of society. Rapid innovation offers the promise of a new era of prosperity, but instead risks exacerbating trust issues, leading to further societal instability and political polarisation. In a year where half the global population can vote in new leaders, the acceptance of innovation is essential to the success of our society.
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Friday Reading Edition 187 (2nd February 2024)
Devolved government in Northern Ireland will be restored after a 23-month hiatus, following a decision by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), which has reached an agreement with the government which will see the party re-enter the institutions.
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Friday Reading Edition 187 (2nd February 2024)
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has claimed Irish unity is now within “touching distance” as she hailed the significance of her party assuming the role of Stormont first minister for the first time.
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Friday Reading Edition 187 (2nd February 2024)
The Command Paper published by the UK government this week, setting out the detail of the changes to Northern Ireland's post-Brexit arrangements, which tempted the Democratic Unionists to go back into power-sharing devolved government.
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Friday Reading Edition 187 (2nd February 2024)
DUP leaders debated a new deal focused on concessions made in Westminster. Five hours of talks later - they said ‘yes’. After almost two years Northern Ireland might have a government again.
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Agreement 25 Text
Friday Reading Edition 187 (2nd February 2024)
The focus of the world was on Belfast when global political leaders past and present arrived in Belfast to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement last April.
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Friday Reading Edition 186 (26th January 2024)
The UK and US attacked Houthi sites in Yemen on 11 January, following the group's attacks on Red Sea shipping. What is the background and situation in Yemen?
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