In the aftermath of a series of anti-immigrant incidents and apparent racially-motivated assaults in Italy, we look at the political and social context of these attacks and draw out implications for businesses and foreign travellers across the country.

Key points include:

• Analysis of most recent attacks linked to the far-right scene in Italy

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On 26 July initial exit polls indicated that Imran Khan, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, had received the highest proportion of the vote in Pakistan’s general election. Here we look at the immediate response to his victory and assess what an Imran Khan premiership is likely to mean for Pakistan.

Key points include:

• The immediate reaction to the vote

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Iraq has recently been experiencing a new wave of protests and domestic unrest, especially in the southern part of the country. In recent days, widespread protests beginning in Basra have expanded across neighbouring cities, leading to transport disruptions and violent clashes between protestors and security forces. We discuss here the potential short and long term significance of these events, as well as the future trajectory for Iraqi politics and society amid rising anti-Iranian sentiment.

Key points include:

• The key drivers and causes of these protests and their socio-economic context

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Following the first day of the NATO Summit, we explore the major themes of the event and the strategic implications for the operational environment in Europe, as well as upcoming protests against President Trump’s visits in Europe.

Key points include:

• Immediate concerns

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On 1 July, Andres Manuel Lopez Obredor “AMLO” won a landslide victory in presidential elections. In this podcast we look at what his victory says about current trends in Mexico, and make predictions on how an AMLO presidency is likely to change the operating environment for businesses.

Key points include:

• The election and what happened

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On 23 June, an explosion wounded various members of President Mnangagwa’s entourage. The incident has been blamed on dissident factions within the ruling ZANU-PF, and demonstrates the internal power struggles affecting the country.

In this Podcast we look into this incident in the context of the upcoming elections on 30 July, and Zimbabwe’s broader future as a permissible environment for business.

Key points include:

• Analysing the 23 June bombing

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We hope you enjoy the podcast and welcome questions and feedback. Please get in touch at [email protected]  

Following today's announcement of a Lega-M5S coalition government formally headed by Prime Minister Guiseppe Conte, we look back at the political context in Italy which remains fluid, inflaming investor fears and contributing to long-term economic and policy risks.

Key points include:

• Changes in the political dynamics since the first attempt to swear in a Conte government on 23 May.

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We will be developing our podcasts over the coming months, with an emphasis on delivering greater value for security professionals. We look forward to sharing with you the evolution of this product and welcome feedback and comments. If you would like us to address a particular topic please do let us know.

Tensions have risen again on the Korean Peninsula, threatening the recent rapprochement and culminating in the potential cancellation of the Kim-Trump summit. We evaluate the current situation, exploring the reasons behind the deterioration of relations, as well as the broader implications.

Key points include:

• Understanding Trump’s decision to cancel the summit.

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We will be developing our podcasts over the coming months, with an emphasis on delivering greater value for security professionals. We look forward to sharing with you the evolution of this product and welcome feedback and comments. If you would like us to address a particular topic please do let us know.

Despite the positive post-summit atmosphere on the Korean Peninsula, there are ongoing uncertainties with regard to the prospects for denuclearisation. Relations are likely to cool should the Trump-Kim summit fail to produce concrete results. We consider the implications for regional security, along with other potential flashpoints in the Asia Pacific.

Key points include:

• The reasons behind Kim Jong-un’s apparent volte face

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We will be developing our podcasts over the coming months, with an emphasis on delivering greater value for security professionals. We look forward to sharing with you the evolution of this product and welcome feedback and comments. If you would like us to address a particular topic please do let us know.