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)
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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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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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 270 (14th November 2025)
November’s UN climate summit in Brazil won’t put the world on track for 1.5 °C. But it can demonstrate sustained commitment to tackling climate change and support the implementation of pledges made at previous COPs.
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Friday Reading Edition 270 (14th November 2025)
The host city of this year’s COP is known as the gateway to the Amazon, but after the disappointments of recent conferences, can the event still be a gateway to progress on climate commitments?
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Friday Reading Edition 270 (14th November 2025)
The analysis, published in the run-up to the COP 30 climate summit in Brazil, illustrates how weather extremes are eroding the economic substance of even the largest industrialised countries.
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Friday Reading Edition 268 (31st October 2025)
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned of catastrophic conditions in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall, bringing winds gusts exceeding 300 kilometres per hour, flash floods, and landslides, marking the worst storm to hit the island this century.
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Friday Reading Edition 266 (17th October 2025)
The US president’s accomplishment in bringing about a ceasefire in Gaza is welcome. But without diplomatic engagement, a cornered and wounded Iran could undermine longer term peace.
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Friday Reading Edition 266 (17th October 2025)
On October 8, 2025, Israel and Hamas agreed to a US ceasefire proposal regarding the war in the Gaza Strip. Below, Brookings experts reflect on the agreement and what it means for the broader Middle Eastern region.
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Friday Reading Edition 266 (17th October 2025)
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza will not bring a return of global ocean freight shipping to the Red Sea. Houthi rebels who have been launching attacks on Red Sea trade said the targeting of the maritime routes will continue. The complexities involved in making changes to global trade routes, and the uncertainty regarding how the Middle East situation will play out.
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