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FCPA Violations
Spotlight on FCPA Violations –2024 in Review
Explore the significant Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations of 2024, including notable cases, enforcement trends, and essential compliance measures for businesses. Learn how to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and mitigate risks effectively.
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The New Political Risk of Avocado Toast
Conflict Guac Part II: The New Political Risk of Avocado Toast
Discover how Trump's new executive order designating Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations affects the avocado industry. Learn about the geopolitical risks, supply chain challenges, and steps companies need to take to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
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A Matter of Survival for Boeing
DUE DILIGENCE: A Matter of Survival for Boeing
Boeing's tumultuous 2024, marked by catastrophic safety failures and intense regulatory scrutiny, underscores the critical importance of due diligence. Learn how systemic lapses and a fractured safety culture led to severe legal, financial, and reputational damage for the aviation giant.
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Raytheon’s Compliance Due Diligence Failures
Raytheon’s $950M Penalty Highlights Multiple Corruption and Compliance Due Diligence Failures
Raytheon pays over $950M to settle allegations of defective pricing, foreign bribery, and export control violations. Learn about the critical compliance lapses and the importance of due diligence in preventing such costly penalties.
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Mitigating Third-Party Risks
Beware the Middleman: Due Diligence and Third-Party Risk
Uncover strategies to manage third-party risks. Learn the importance of due diligence, industry-specific challenges, and the value of third-party providers in the global economy.
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Waving flags of the BRICS countries
Why the BRICS Aren’t as Geopolitically Threatening as They Appear
Explore the complexities within the BRICS alliance, focusing on Brazil and India's roles, and understand the geopolitical and economic challenges that may shape the future of this global bloc.
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The Tata Group in India
Conglomerates – The Tata Group in India 
Explore the iconic Tata Group, an Indian conglomerate with over 100 subsidiaries across diverse sectors. From steel to aviation, the Tata legacy spans centuries, impacting education, healthcare, and sustainability. Discover their unwavering commitment to social progress and economic development in India.
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American Companies in China Should Learn from the War in the Ukraine
American Companies in China Should Learn from  the War in the Ukraine
War impacts business viability. American companies expanding in China face geopolitical risks. Insights from Russia’s losses after the Ukraine invasion.
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Botswana
Botswana – Market Snapshot
Discover how Botswana’s stable democratic government, successful diamond revenue management, and economic institutions contribute to sustained growth. Explore challenges, diversification plans, and the future outlook for this Sub-Saharan African nation.
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De-risking from China
Critical Industries and De-Risking from China — What the Risk Intelligence Says  
Discover industry-specific strategies for de-risking from China. Gain vital risk analysis insights to safeguard your business. Act now for resilient operations.
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative
China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Africa
Explore China’s impact on African trade, infrastructure, and geopolitics through the Belt and Road Initiative.
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Shifting Focus from China to India
De-Coupling and De-Risking from China Means Looking to India
Explore how US businesses can mitigate risks posed by China by shifting their focus to India. Understand the potential of India's booming economy, its strategic advantages, and how it offers a safer and more profitable alternative for American companies.
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