Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.
Friday Reading Edition 274 (12th December 2025)
This special edition of the Political Risk Podcast features Verisk Maplecroft’s Political Risk Outlook report. Anna Gilmour, Head of Global Risk Insight, joins Hugo Brennan, Director of Research, EMEA, to discuss the research, offering a forward-looking assessment of the forces reshaping geopolitics, global markets and insurance portfolios. The special episode explores why political risk has become structural rather than cyclical, with instability now embedded across developed and emerging markets.
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Friday Reading Edition 274 (12th December 2025)
Just out – the United States and Russia are taking a business-first approach to negotiations, which is unlikely to lead to a long-term solution to the conflict that prevents Russia from continuing its aggression.
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Friday Reading Edition 274 (12th December 2025)
Recent history teaches that rebuilding in active conflict zones comes with its share of hazard and futility, but it is a necessity in Gaza and Ukraine despite its uncertainty.
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What next for Gaza? Text
Friday Reading Edition 274 (12th December 2025)
The implementation of the initial phase of US President Trump’s peace plan marked an important step towards the conclusion of the Gaza war. However, the ceasefire remains fragile, with unresolved issues threatening the truce. What happens next in Gaza remains uncertain.
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Managing the new economic risks in commodity trading [free to download upon sharing contact details] Text
Friday Reading Edition 274 (12th December 2025)
The global economy is entering a new era of volatility, driven by external shocks, geopolitical tensions and rising inflation. The commodity trading sector, which has historically been adept at navigating volatile markets, is now being confronted with heightened uncertainty.
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Friday Reading Edition 274 (12th December 2025)
Geopolitical volatility ranks ninth globally in 2025 — and is forecast to rise to fifth by 2028. With conflict, trade disruption and political instability on the rise, organizations must monitor global developments, regularly assess operational exposure and conduct scenario planning.
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RiskMap 2026 Text
Friday Reading Edition 274 (12th December 2025)
In 2026, global risks to business will be driven by a new world order which means volatility as normal, rising global organised crime, activated societies and the race for AI computing power. RiskMap is a annual forecast of business risks, compiled by Control Risks experts worldwide.
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