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 193 (15th March 2024)
This year we will see 83 elections in 78 countries. What consequences might the 2024 'year of elections' bring?
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Friday Reading Edition 193 (15th March 2024)
Control Risks experts have identified ten low likelihood events that would have high impact for businesses in 2024, such as misinformation that may impact the outcome of the US election in November.
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Friday Reading Edition 193 (15th March 2024)
As over two billion people prepare to go to the polls around the world in 2024, the digital sphere has become the go-to battleground
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Friday Reading Edition 193 (15th March 2024)
The convergence of the 'post-truth era', election processes and the surge in generative AI over the last year means that tech companies, governments and media must consider how they can help protect democracies.
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Friday Reading Edition 190 (23rd February 2024)
Both sides have suffered heavy loss—and as peace talks remain a distant prospect, the war faces a stalemate. How will geopolitical risks and relationships influence support for Ukraine in 2024? EIU’s latest report provides businesses with foresight of the critical global trends and risks that will emerge in 2024 as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Friday Reading Edition 190 (23rd February 2024)
Saturday marks two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. With the conflict at a frozen and brutal stalemate, Nick Schifrin discussed where the war is, and where it could go, with Michael Kofman, John Mearsheimer and Rebeccah Heinrichs.
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Friday Reading Edition 190 (23rd February 2024)
The UK announces more than 50 new sanctions to diminish Putin’s weapons arsenal and war chest new targets include munitions manufacturers, electronics companies, and diamond and oil traders.
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Friday Reading Edition 190 (23rd February 2024)
“A question four moment” refers to a step in a military planning framework, which deliberately forces the planner to consider if the situation has changed since they started work.
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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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