Security Archives - Emergent Risk International

Strategic Intelligence Estimate 2026: Business in the Gray Zone

Written on January 14, 2026.

The boundaries between competition and conflict are blurring. In 2026, businesses operate in a world where geopolitics, technology, and security risks intersect in unpredictable ways. Our annual forecast, Strategic Intelligence Estimate 2026: Business in the Gray Zone equips security, risk and intelligence professionals to navigate this gray zone with confidence.Inside, you’ll discover:Critical Trends shaping global risk and opportunities.Gray Zone Dynamics — how state and nonstate actors exploit ambiguity.Actionable Insights to protect assets and enable strategic...

FLASH CALL: Venezuela, the US and Global Business

Written on January 5, 2026. No Comments on FLASH CALL: Venezuela, the US and Global Business

Emergent Risk International is hosting a FLASH CALL webinar on the implications for business of the dramatic US military operation in Venezuela and arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro. Join ERI’s analytical leaders as we discuss what the weekend’s events mean for companies operating in Latin America, how the public will react in the US and across Latin America, and what the US and Venezuelan governments will do next. We’ll dive into issues like cyber warfare, aviation and the energy market, as well as the security, regulatory and reputation issues that matter to firms. Beyond the...

Corporate Security Data Trends: Insights from the 2025 CSO Survey

Written on November 12, 2025.

The corporate security landscape is evolving rapidly as Chief Security Officers respond to a complex mix of geopolitical risk, cyber threats, technological change, and increasing expectations from the C-Suite.The 2025 Annual CSO Survey, produced by The Clarity Factory, provides one of the most comprehensive, data-driven views yet into how security leaders are prioritizing risk, talent, and investment in today’s volatile environment.Emergent Risk International was pleased to sponsor and contribute to this research, alongside Ontic and ASIS International. While The Clarity...

Emergent Risk International Ranks No. 1819 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Written on August 12, 2025.

With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 239 Percent, This Marks ERI’s 2nd Time on the ListNEW YORK, August 12, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Emergent Risk International (ERI) is No.1819 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment – its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies...

FLASH CALL: What Next: Middle East Conflict Risk

Written on June 23, 2025. No Comments on FLASH CALL: What Next: Middle East Conflict Risk

Emergent Risk International is hosting a FLASH CALL webinar on conflict risks in the Middle East. Join us as we explore the implications of US military strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation, including the potential for a proposed ceasefire to hold, and whether this means that risks to foreign interests in the Gulf, such as a Hormuz blockade, have receded. We will set out what to expect next and share indicators to watch out for and of course what all of this means for business. Throughout this webinar you can pose your questions to the expert panel. An essential briefing for business...

FLASH CALL: Israel-Iran conflict and US protests

Written on June 13, 2025. No Comments on FLASH CALL: Israel-Iran conflict and US protests

Emergent Risk International is hosting a FLASH CALL webinar on the Israel-Iran conflict and US protests. Join us as we explore Israel-Iran tensions and consider the potential for further regional military escalation and other high-impact scenarios, such as a Hormuz blockade. We will also give our take on the current US-political climate and the outcome of weekend protests. We will set out what to expect next and share indicators to watch out for and of course what all of this means for business. In this webinar you can also pose your questions to the expert panel: Meredith Wilson (CEO),...

Emergent Risk International Welcomes National Security & Intelligence Expert David Priess to Advance Intelligence Workforce Transformation

Written on June 2, 2025.

Emergent Risk International (ERI), is pleased to announce that Dr. David Priess, a renowned voice in the US intelligence and national security community, has joined the company to help lead the next phase of strategic innovation in training, tradecraft, and talent development.A former CIA officer and trainer of analysts, a former briefer of the President’s Daily Brief (PDB), author of The President’s Book of Secrets (a history of the PDB published by PublicAffairs in 2016), and frequent commentator on intelligence and the presidency, Dr. Priess brings decades of experience to ERI at a...

FLASH CALL: The Intersection of Trade Policy & Security

Written on April 4, 2025. No Comments on FLASH CALL: The Intersection of Trade Policy & Security

Emergent Risk International is hosting a FLASH CALL webinar on The Intersection of Trade Policy & Security. Join us as we explore how trade policy and tariffs are driving anti-US sentiment, and what this means for boycotts, brand and traveler risks abroad. Discover how these shifts could impact your business – and bring your questions for our expert panel.

Emergent Risk International & Seek Announce Partnership to Bring Powerful Insights to Global Businesses

Written on March 10, 2025.

Emergent Risk International (ERI), a global strategic intelligence advisory firm specializing in geopolitical, regulatory, and security risks, and Seek, a leading marketplace for analytics applications, announced a new and exciting partnership today. Together, the companies are launching a suite of best-in-class risk intelligence tools and applications, Emergent RiskIQ™, designed to empower businesses to make informed, real-time decisions in an increasingly complex global landscape.By combining ERI’s deep expertise in analyzing global business risk with Seek’s innovative technology,...

US & Russia: Implications for the War in Ukraine

Written on February 20, 2025. No Comments on US & Russia: Implications for the War in Ukraine

Emergent Risk International is hosting a FLASH CALL webinar on US & Russia: Implications for the War in Ukraine. Join us as we explore possible scenarios for the path forward and what they would each mean for business. In this webinar you can also pose your questions to the panel.

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,...

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