It’s been quite a week on the world stage, and so much has happened that reminds us why we do what we do.
The ongoing war involving Iran, the US and Israel continues to dominate global headlines: military operations have been intense for over a month, with strikes and troop movements expanding across multiple fronts. The Strait of Hormuz, a key energy shipping route, remains disrupted, and US leaders are even weighing timelines to end direct involvement — all of which is leaving markets and allies on edge.
The cascading effects are sharp. Oil prices have surged above $100–110 a barrel, inflation concerns are rising and supply chains — from fuel to food to manufacturing — are under pressure.
Even amid these tensions, diplomacy moves forward: King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to the United States in late April, signaling enduring trans‑Atlantic ties. Meanwhile, high levels of US and allied military deployments — including additional carrier groups and troop reinforcements — highlight the seriousness of the current situation.
We’ll be unpacking all of this and more at:
- Global Risk Forum 426
- Thursday, 2nd April at 17:00 BST / 12:00 EDT
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We’d love to see you there — don’t miss the conversation on this week’s key events.
