The Global Risk Podcast

Global Intelligence Briefing | 21 May: How serious is the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa?

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing examines escalating anti-government protests in Bolivia, growing concerns over Ukrainian interceptor shortages as Russia intensifies its strike campaign, and the continuing diplomatic deadlock between the United States and Iran. We also assess the killing of a senior Islamic State leader in Nigeria, the expanding Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, fuel-price protests in Kenya and Comoros, proposed restrictions on foreign influence in Uganda, the risk of electricity disruptions in Johannesburg, and severe flooding across southern and central China. Delivery supported by AI.

Inside Islamic State’s Expansion Across Africa

Africa has become Islamic State’s most active operational theatre. In this episode, Intelligence Analyst Joshua George examines the group’s growing presence across the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin, Somalia, the DRC, and Mozambique, and what this could mean for regional stability and future security risks.

Global Intelligence Briefing | 14 May: What does Russia’s ceasefire messaging mean for Ukraine?

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Cuba’s worsening fuel crisis and rising unrest risk, a targeted state of emergency in Belize, and escalating anti-government protests in Bolivia. We also assess large-scale Nakba Day demonstrations across Western Europe, a nationwide strike in Italy, renewed Russian offensive preparations in Ukraine, rising tensions between the United States and Iran, unrest risks in Somalia, escalating violence in eastern DRC, severe flooding in South Africa, a militant attack in Pakistan’s Bannu district, and post-election unrest in India’s West Bengal state. Delivery supported by AI.

Why Anti-Migrant Tensions Are Rising in South Africa | Regional Flashpoints

Anti-migrant protests and vigilante violence are increasing in South Africa amid growing economic pressure and rising social tensions. Joshua George examines what’s driving the unrest and where risks could increase next.

Global Intelligence Briefing | 7 May: How likely is a return to full-scale conflict with Iran?

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Ecuador’s expanding curfews amid rising gang violence, Bolivia’s nationwide strike, and planned transport disruption in Belgium. We also assess the US troop withdrawal from Germany, Romania’s government collapse, escalation risks in Ukraine around Victory Day, unrest in Turkey, renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Israeli strikes in Beirut, rising anti-migrant violence in South Africa, the assassination of a prominent religious scholar in Pakistan, and disruption caused by activity at Mayon Volcano in the Philippines. Delivery supported by AI.