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The 2018 Nobel laureate for economics analyzes the politics and economics of the central environmental issue of today and points the way to real solutions.

From the authors of The Big Shift and Empty Planet, a timely and provocative exploration of the seismic forces reshaping Canada’s political, cultural, and economic landscape. Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson’s explosive new polemic, arrives in the midst of the greatest political crisis...

In a world where one Company claims to insure against everything‚Aîexcept war‚Aîthe reality is far more complex. They assert control over all weapon sources and proudly declare their commitment to the happiness of humanity. From medical treatment to law enforcement, their reach extends globally. Claims Adjuster Wills was once a satisfied employee, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a mysterious woman and a man without legs. Suddenly, his choices carry the weight of the planets future. Originally published under the pseudonym Edson McCann, this captivating story won the...

With telling anecdote and detail, Pulitzer Prize-winner David K. Shipler explores the territory where the Constitution meets everyday America, where legal compromises - before and since 9/11 - have undermined the criminal justice system’s fairness, enhanced the executive branch’s power over citizens and immigrants, and impaired some of the freewheeling debate and protest essential in a constitutional democracy.

America's leaders say the economy is strong and getting stronger. But the safety net that once protected us is fast unraveling. With retirement plans in growing jeopardy while health coverage erodes, more and more economic risk is shifting from government and business onto the fragile shoulders of the American family. In The Great Risk Shift, Jacob S. Hacker lays bare this unsettling new economic climate, showing how it has come about, what it is doing to our families, and how we can fight back.

Banking Risk and Regulation is the new dedicated resource from FT Specialist (as part of the Financial Times Group) for senior professionals and their teams working in global financial risk, compliance and regulation.The coverage includes exclusive insights to help risk, compliance and regulatory professionals, such as chief risk officers, chief compliance officers and regulatory affairs directors, to make better decisions on emerging risks and regulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s volatile economic, social and political climate, a crisis can be one small disturbance away. But with the right planning and preparation, organizations can mitigate risk and optimize their opportunities for resilience. If you are considering how to manage risk to your people, your organization and your assets, then join Crisis24 in our podcast, The Risk Insight, where we bring experts in intelligence, risk management and security together to discuss some of the most pressing issues of the day.

The Trust Factor is the official podcast of the Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust. Each episode delivers timely information, practical insights, and stories that matter to public sector entities. Keeping our Members’ busy schedules in mind, this series combines learning with convenience – providing access to expert conversations, peer perspectives, and resources wherever you are. Designed exclusively for Trust Members, this podcast offers tools, ideas, and inspiration to bring back to your organizations while fostering a sense of connection and community across Rhode Island.

Our baffling new multipolar world grows ever more complex, desperately calling for new ways of thinking, particularly when it comes to political risk. To Dare More Boldly provides those ways, telling the story of the rise of political risk analysis, both as a discipline and a lucrative high-stakes industry that guides the strategic decisions of corporations and governments around the world. It assesses why recent predictions have gone so wrong and boldly puts forward 10 analytical commandments that can stand the test of time.

A century ago, Europe's diplomats mismanaged the crisis triggered by the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and the continent plunged into World War I, which killed millions, toppled dynasties, and destroyed empires. Today, as the 100th anniversary of the Great War prompts renewed debate about the war's causes, scholars and policy experts are also considering the parallels between the present international system and the world of 1914. Are China and the United States fated to follow in the footsteps of previous great power rivals?

Join Shoreline Maritime Answers as we explore the dark side of life at sea, from cyber attacks and drug smuggling to geopolitical risk and migration. On each episode we’ll deep dive into the issues facing shipowners and crew at sea, with specialists in cyber, risk and humanitarian issues.

Baron guides clients through the most challenging political terrain. The firm has advised members of the Fortune 10, several of America’s largest privately-held businesses, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Located in Washington, D.C., Baron’s team of strategists and analysts draws on vast experience at the nexus of politics and business.

Podcast on global security threats in an increasingly authoritarian world

This series will address racism as a risk factor for atrocity crimes on a global scale. We will be doing this within the framework of racial justice and anti-racism. Each episode will explore manifestations of racism, from the racialized capitalism of colonialism and slavery to contemporary racial injustices in policing, media, and the economy. Our expert guests will help expose how these manifestations increase the risk of atrocity crimes. This podcast is a production of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience and the Global Initiative for Justice, Truth, and Reconciliation.

A Ropes & Gray (RopesTalk) podcast series focused on global anti-corruption and international risk.