Organised crime in Southeast Asia has proliferated in recent years, branching into new revenue generating schemes that now affect millions of victims around the world. Tamsin Hunt examines some of the dynamics behind organised crime in the region.
The large-scale attack in Balochistan in late August underscores Pakistan’s escalating security crises, although the complex interplay of challenges and policy decisions hinder the authorities’ ability to effectively address the issue, writes Saif Islam.
The interim government assumed office amid widespread popular goodwill, although navigating the country’s intricate political and security challenges will likely prove increasingly difficult, writes Saif Islam.
Global defence spend has accelerated in recent years, reaching historic highs in many countries. Tamsin Hunt examines some of the developments driving increased military spending around the world.
Long-standing tensions between North Korea and South Korea have increased in 2024. Both sides have deployed a range of aggressive tactics against the other, moving the region closer to an escalation that neither side can afford, writes Tamsin Hunt.
On 18 April, a police crackdown on student protests at Columbia University in New York kickstarted a wave of demonstrations on campuses across the world calling on universities to sever their ties with Israel amid the Israel-Palestine conflict. The demonstrations have drawn comparisons to protest campaigns in the previous century, which may offer some…
Global power balances are shifting, with consequences for both nation-states and businesses. Tamsin Hunt and Asees Bajaj explore the growing fractures in the geopolitical landscape, and assess the sources of disruption that may trigger long-term change.
S-RM spoke to Paul Padman, Deputy Head of Crisis Response, about some of the global trends in kidnapping, political evacuations and wrongful detention cases, and to hear about some of the key considerations for S-RM’s Crisis Response team when they are working on a live case.
While organised crime is often thought to occur on the fringes of society, a combination of shifting trafficking routes, migration, and socio-economic challenges are increasingly facilitating gang rivalries that have driven brazen, often indiscriminate violence in tourist hubs and major urban centres, writes Erin Drake.
The recent release of generative artificial intelligence tools, together with increased user engagement with a proliferation of digital dating and payment platforms, have enhanced criminal opportunities and capabilities to carry out virtual scams, including extortion and fake kidnappings, writes Shannon Lorimer.
While increased global engagement with combating climate change and other environmental issues has driven governments and organisations to adopt more responsible commercial practices, activists continue to target those falling short. Yet, the emerging conflict between competing environmental, community and industry goals is set to spur tensions and…
2024 will play host to some 40 national elections across the globe. In such a standout election year, S-RM’s Strategic Intelligence team delves into the trends shaping the world of politics and their impact on key ballots in the US, South Africa, India and elsewhere.