Country and Regional Risk Analysis

May 11, 2021

SNAPSHOT: Significant escalation in Israel-Palestinian Territories tensions amid violent clashes in Jerusalem and cross-border exchanges with Gaza

An escalation in recent clashes in Jerusalem and cross-border exchanges between Israel and Gaza highlight ongoing volatility and potential for local issues to spark violence.

May 4, 2021

SIM Report: New IT security law in Germany solidifies tougher EU stance towards Huawei’s role in developing 5G

The latest Western & Northern Europe looks at Germany's new IT security law and the Norwegian government's decision to intervene in the sale of a maritime engine maker.

May 4, 2021

GEOPOLITICAL AND CYBERSECURITY RISK WEEKLY BRIEF 4 MAY 2021

Our Geopolitical and Cybersecurity Risk Weekly Brief, a joint report with our partners from Cyjax, covers:

Attacks and cybersecurity news
Data breaches, fraud and vulnerabilities
APT activity and malware campaigns
Geopolitical threats and impacts

April 30, 2021

SIM REPORT: Growing risk of instability in wake of Chadian president’s death and coup d’etat

This Sub-Regional Intelligence Monitor assesses the stability and security implications of the death of Chad's president and the subsequent coup.

April 30, 2021

HONG KONG MONITOR 30 April 2021

LegCo passes new immigration bill allowing for unlimited authority to impose travel bans on citizens and expatriates; ‘Return2HK’ programme expanded, easing staff mobility to China; Hong Kong-Singapore air corridor to start from 26 May; and Lam warns the legal community over comments on immigration bill. We assess the threats and developments that impact organisations in the week ahead.

April 28, 2021

GEOPOLITICAL AND CYBERSECURITY RISK WEEKLY BRIEF 26 APRIL 2021

Our Geopolitical and Cybersecurity Risk Weekly Brief, a joint report with our partners from Cyjax, covers:

Attacks and cybersecurity news
Data breaches, fraud and vulnerabilities
APT activity and malware campaigns
Geopolitical threats and impacts

April 23, 2021

HONG KONG MONITOR 23 April 2021

COVID-19 events dominate the reporting period as the government imposes travel bans on India, Pakistan and the Philippines; EU sanctions against Hong Kong falter as Hungary objects; and trial of RTHK producer incites protests outside West Kowloon courthouse. We assess the threats and developments that impact organisations in the week ahead.

April 22, 2021

SIM REPORT: Growing tensions between Israel and Iran to complicate US efforts at reviving JCPOA

This Middle East and Central Asia Sub-Regional Intelligence Monitor (SIM) report examines growing tensions between Israel and Iran and the impact on JCPOA negotiations.

April 16, 2021

HONG KONG MONITOR 16 April 2021

UK-China relations worsen amid calls for PM Johnson to impose sanctions; CE Lam considering relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions as vaccine rollouts continue; anti-government Epoch Times office attacked; and, electoral reforms accelerating Hong Kong’s assimilation into Beijing’s political infrastructure. We assess the threats and developments that impact organisations in the week ahead.