controlrisks 26d ago

Six months on from RiskMap 2026, Control Risks experts assess how the global risk landscape is actually unfolding. From geopolitical shocks and shifting US policy to accelerating AI risk and rising societal pressure, this episode cuts through the noise to identify what matters now and what business leaders should prepare for next.   2026 RiskMap top risks: New rules-no rules world | Rise of activated societies | Growing web of organised crime | The AI compute test | The normalisation trap   Guests:  Claudine Fry, Partner Caitlin Egen, Director Jonathan Wood, Principal Read the full report: RiskMap 2026 https://www.controlrisks.com/riskmap Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 What’s driving risk in 2026 A volatile world: why clients are asking “what’s going on?” 03:28 US policy Is shaping global risk Unpredictability, national security—and a “no rules” world 05:33 AI adoption vs control Why organisations need to deploy AI with an understanding of exposure 07:10 Have the risks held up? Why RiskMap is proving resilient so far 09:20 Cost of living meets geopolitics Inflation, conflict and rising political pressure 11:22 Technology is amplifying every risk From cybercrime to infrastructure targeting 12:17 The normalisation trap explained Why volatility is becoming dangerously familiar 15:53 Data risk and the rise of quantum The emerging threats leaders didn’t fully anticipate 18:15 What to watch in the next 6 months Elections, trade tensions, and geopolitical flashpoints 21:03 The Middle East’s long-term impact Inflation, disruption, and operational uncertainty 22:12 What resilient organisations do differently AI governance, security investment, and resilience 23:40 Where the opportunities are emerging New markets, supply chains, and innovation hotspots 24:44 Final takeaways for business leaders Navigating volatility with clarity and control