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 199 (3rd May 2024)
Police forcibly removed scores of defiant pro-Palestinian protesters at several colleges, including taking down an encampment at UCLA in a jarring scene that underscored the heightened chaos that has erupted at universities this week
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Friday Reading Edition 199 (3rd May 2024)
With much of the world suffering political and social upheaval, multinational companies are facing a growing risk of strikes, riots and civil commotion To prepare for the potential damage and disruption caused by civil unrest, risk professionals need to protect their balance sheets and international assets.
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Friday Reading Edition 199 (3rd May 2024)
Acts of civil disobedience on campus are not likely to cease in the near future, which means higher education institutions must be prepared. Risk professionals and leadership should revisit their crisis management and emergency preparedness plans to ensure they contemplate this issue and that their teams understand their roles and responsibilities in the event of unrest.
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Friday Reading Edition 198 (26th April 2024)
The transition to net-zero is a particularly complex challenge that will require significant investment, innovative solutions and bold initiatives if it is to succeed.
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Friday Reading Edition 198 (26th April 2024)
Published last month – The pace of growth of global insured losses from natural catastrophe is exceeding the rate of economic growth.
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Friday Reading Edition 197 (19th April 2024)
Moscow's growing friendship with Tehran may signal that Russian influence in the Middle East remains strong. However, it could also signal the opposite: Russia may realise that its future role in the region will be contingent on the favour of an increasingly capable Iran.
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Friday Reading Edition 197 (19th April 2024)
Iran's failed attack on Israel highlights the danger of miscalculation and escalation in the Middle East. With the risk of further conflict and the looming threat of a nuclear Iran, the region faces a dangerous crossroads.
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Friday Reading Edition 197 (19th April 2024)
In the midst of the Israel-Hamas war, a digital battlefield has emerged, echoing patterns seen in pervious conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Friday Reading Edition 197 (19th April 2024)
A contrary view: The strikes demonstrated a more assertive approach from Tehran, but the region’s security now depends on Israel’s ability to play a longer game.
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Friday Reading Edition 197 (19th April 2024)
International SOS Security Director James Robertson provides insights into the Iranian actions against Israel over the weekend, the latest developments, and the broader context of the Greater Middle East. Also discusses the various scenarios organisations should be planning for, including the triggers they should monitor.
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