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Global Unrest Deep Data Dive

Written on September 24, 2024. No Comments on Global Unrest Deep Data Dive

Join us for the first Global Unrest Deep Data Dive from Emergent Risk International (ERI) and ACLED. In this webinar, we’ll talk through how ACLED meticulously sources their data and then how ERI translates this data into concise analysis, using current topical areas: the US, Israel-Palestine and Bangladesh. You will get the opportunity to pose your questions too.

The Emergent Risk Situation Room™ now incorporates access to Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED)

Written on September 16, 2024.

Emergent Risk International (ERI) is pleased to announce the integration of ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data) access into The Emergent Risk Situation Room™, a leading SaaS platform that provides data on demand, analysis and tools for risk intelligence professionals. The partnership brings together two leading sources of geopolitical data and analysis to create deeper and more customized insights for our clients.This new collaboration is forged with a common goal of enabling leading business continuity, resilience, crisis management and security teams to make swift, effective...

Emergent Risk International named in the 2024 Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the United States.

Written on August 13, 2024.

Emergent Risk International (ERI) has been named in the 2024 Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the United States. The Inc. 5000 list is an annual ranking of the fastest-growing privately owned companies in the U.S. Ranks are determined based on revenue over a three-year period. With 226% growth since 2020, Emergent Risk International ranked in the top half of the list at #1956 nationally and #212 in the Business Products & Services category.A fully searchable database of all of the companies along with a downloadable pdf of the publication can be found...

Russian Intrigue and the Tragedy of Internet Group Think

Written on July 18, 2023.

“A straight-line prediction is usually a confession of ignorance.” This line from a dear friend and co-designer of ERI’s foundational Corporate Intelligence Analysis, Tradecraft and Writing course, Ben Brandt, has been ringing in my head in the weeks since Yevgheny Prigozhin’s failed march on Moscow. Observing a mass of media and pundit groupthink – especially on Twitter and LinkedIn – Ben’s warning is particularly relevant. News stories, Twitter threads and risk assessments from other intelligence providers all begin and end on a similar...

EMERGENT RISK INTERNATIONAL HONORED WITH THREE AWARDS FOR INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE, LEADERSHIP AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION

Written on April 10, 2023.

Newport, RI, April 5: Emergent Risk International (ERI), a leading risk management and security consulting firm, has been recognized with three prestigious awards in the month of March, reflecting its commitment to excellence in client service, through leadership, innovation, and digital communication.The awards are:The Global Chamber’s Global Innovation and Excellence Award, in recognition of ERI’s “innovation and excellence with growth, success, creativity, community leadership and impact.” The award underscores ERI’s unwavering focus on providing cutting-edge solutions...

Coordinated Cartel Violence in Mexico

Written on September 15, 2022.

August 2022: Coordinated multi-state violence portends an uncertain security environment, with cartels acting out to dispel perceptions of fragmentation and weakness. Why it Matters Intense violence that targeted civilians and businesses across three states in northern Mexico from August 9-13 has temporarily abated, but the scale and scope of the coordinated violence across three states by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) highlight a willingness to go to new extremes to portray the extent of their power and control. The multi-day surge in violence – which included CJNG setting fire...

Food and Energy Prices: The Gathering Storm

Written on April 20, 2022.

Global: Food prices hit their highest ever point in March, driven by the war in Ukraine, sky high fuel costs, labor shortages and climatic trends contributing to drought and poor harvests. Why it MattersIt’s protest season in the northern hemisphere and with most countries lifting COVID-19 social distancing measures, unrest will tick up, potentially toppling governments and affecting election outcomes. Pakistan ousted former Prime Minister Imran Khan after months of protest and a no confidence vote in parliament, linked to his handling of the pandemic and Pakistan’s...

Download our Strategic Intelligence Estimate

Written on February 20, 2022.

You can now download the entire 76 page Strategic Intelligence Estimate for 2022 at this link. The report covers big picture strategic issues of importance to our clients across the globe including geopolitics, the environment, food security, data, IT security regulations, organized crime, extremism and more… Have a look inside and see what’s been on our minds…Excerpt:“The focus of the annual SIE is nearly always about how external global events will impact the company, government or organization it is written for in the coming years. While this is an important...

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