Click here for the Friday Reading Search, a searchable archive of reading and knowledge resources

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.

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Guardian
Friday Reading Edition 169 (8th September 2023)
To carry on his mother’s work and confront the legacy of colonialism will require unique skills.
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Reuter, 22nd August 2023
Friday Reading Edition 168 (1st September 2023)
The BRICS group of major emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – held its 15th heads of state and government summit in Johannesburg between 22-24 August.
Control Risks, 27th July 2023
Friday Reading Edition 168 (1st September 2023)
While they may not wield the same level of power as the "superpowers," the actions and diplomacy of Middle Powers can significantly impact regional and global dynamics.
Foreign Policy, 24th April 2023
Friday Reading Edition 168 (1st September 2023)
De-dollarisation’s moment might finally be here.
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Marsh, 21st March 2022
Friday Reading Edition 167 (25th August 2023)
Evolution of the space economy and militarisation of orbits are reconfiguring this environment. The space economy is currently based around greater accessibility and digitalisation. Many countries can conduct missions aimed at intelligence gathering, navigation, and military communications, meaning the militarisation of orbits poses an increasing threat, which could impact diplomacy and trigger conflicts.
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Zurich, 19th August 2021
Friday Reading Edition 166 (18th August 2023)
Before you plan mitigation, response and recovery efforts, a general understanding of the nature of wildfires and evolving conditions can be helpful.
Council on Foreign Relations, 18th March 2024
The military alliance is bolstering its military deterrent in Europe amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and has expanded to include Finland.
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Reuters, 7th July 2023
With Japan feeling it can no longer solely rely on the US, its old ally, to back it up, Prime Minister Kishida is also courting new security partners. "Japan talks about principles such as territorial integrity, but the message to Europe is 'don’t forget about the Indo-Pacific, no matter how difficult the situation with Russia is'."
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Channel 4, 6th July 2023
Channels 4 speaks to Sir Richard Shirreff, the former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for Europe – and keynote panellists at the Airmic Conference in Manchester last week – who was in Kyiv to help Ukraine prepare its case for joining Nato – something it will argue for at July 2023 Vilnius summit.
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Airmic, 23rd February 2023
This report demonstrates why risk and internal audit professionals need to relook at the way they collaborate, as their organisations build resilience amid the maelstrom of geopolitical risks.