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.
The world in 2026 Text
Friday Reading Edition 275 (19th December 2025)
Chatham House experts highlight the crunch moments and potential flashpoints in the year ahead.
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Friday Reading Edition 275 (19th December 2025)
Political editor Tim Shipman, a frequent keynote speaker at the Airmic annual conference, reflects on the first year of US President Donald Trump's second term.
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Friday Reading Edition 275 (19th December 2025)
Chokepoints is a gripping behind-the-scenes account of one of the most pivotal geopolitical shifts of our time – how America turned economics into a weapon, and how China, Europe and Britain are now doing the same. Urgent and brimming with rare insight, Chokepoints is the definitive guide to the Age of Economic Warfare.
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Friday Reading Edition 273 (5th December 2025)
On 12 November, the UK Government introduced its highly anticipated Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to Parliament – the first major overhaul of cybersecurity legislation in the UK for almost a decade, with the aim being to strengthen essential and digital services against cyber attacks, with a strong emphasis on protecting national security.
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Friday Reading Edition 273 (5th December 2025)
This publication delves into the practical aspects of cyber resilience, offering insights drawn from the front-line practices of leading organisations globally. It emphasises the need to move beyond technical solutions and develop comprehensive strategies that align with business objectives.
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Friday Reading Edition 262 (19th September 2025)
Whilst early gains have been made with the Trump administration, most clearly through the UK-US Economic Prosperity deal (EPD), diplomatic, legal and economic uncertainty surrounding the future direction of US-UK trade are intensifying.
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Friday Reading Edition 262 (19th September 2025)
The UK-US special relationship is founded on shared history, values, and innovation. We do more together than any other two countries in the world across society, culture, defence, intelligence, and economy.
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Friday Reading Edition 262 (19th September 2025)
The relationship between the US and UK, often referred to as the ‘special relationship’, has long been a cornerstone of international diplomacy. This timely report accurately captures many of the challenges confronting the alliance today, as well as what keeps the two countries so closely tied together.
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Friday Reading Edition 262 (19th September 2025)
We are witnessing a fundamental redesign of the world trading system, and its outcome is unpredictable. The announcement of the EPD between the UK and the US is a significant development but is likely to be only one step in a long process.
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Friday Reading Edition 248 (16th May 2025)
Building resilience to climate change is set to become an even more critical focus, spanning health, infrastructure, and the value of water. Geopolitical risks and an increasing pushback against regulation pose significant challenges to further progress in tackling climate change and protecting the environment.
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