In a region where headlines are loud but truths are often whispered, join us to look beyond the noise.
Beyond the breaking news, what’s really unfolding in the Middle East? Join us to explore strategic allyship, regional power plays and the behind-the-curtain discussions quietly reshaping the landscape.
The fallout is already hitting shipping and energy markets hard. The Strait of Hormuz—a lifeline for roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil—has effectively shut down, with at least one seafarer killed.
Insurance withdrawals and rerouted vessels are driving freight costs up, while rising oil and gas prices are being felt by consumers everywhere. Airspace closures have left thousands of travellers stranded, adding to the chaos.
Meanwhile, tensions elsewhere remain high. Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, and the World Report 2026 highlights growing threats to democratic norms worldwide. Insights from mid-February’s Munich Security Conference underline just how fragile the international order has become, with geopolitical instability, cyber threats and interconnected risks all on the rise.
Join us this week for Global Risk Forum 418 and 419 to unpack these developments, hear expert perspectives and explore the big questions behind the headlines. Bring your curiosity—we hope to see you there!
- Global Risk Forum 418
- Thursday, 5th March at 17:00 GMT / 12:00 EDT
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- Global Risk Forum 419
- Friday, 6th March at 10:00 GMT
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