This SPS Global Insights report analyses the electoral and business landscape surrounding South Africa’s much anticipated 2024 parliamentary elections, considered the most hotly contested elections post-1994.

In this SPS Global Insights report, we examine the past, present, and future of security in the realm of outer space, alongside its importance to both state and commercial interests.

This report addresses the growing risks posed in Europe from acts of Russian espionage. With European elections just weeks away, the visibility of clandestine Russian intelligence operations is increasing.

This report discusses the potential future of the war in Gaza, specifically looking at the possibility of a war in Lebanon, as well as a possible agreements made between Hamas and Israel.

This report discusses the controversy of Eurovision 2024, due to calls for Israel’s exclusion over actions in the West Bank and Gaza. Security dominates discussions, with Israeli agencies warning of violence in Sweden, prompting safety directives for attendees and contestants alike.

"The SPS Global Insights report examines the increasing geopolitical significance of the Arctic amid growing competition among global powers. It highlights the strategic interests of Russia, China, and the United States in the region, emphasising the risks and opportunities posed by climate change, resource exploitation, and military tensions.

We're delighted to publish our SPS Risk Map 2024 Q2 Update which assesses the levels of risk faced by organisations and individuals due to terrorism, political violence, localised conflicts, war, political threats, criminal activities, kidnapping, ransom, detention, and extortion.

In this report we examine risks caused by Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. The report aims to analyse key factors influencing supply chain resilience and outlines strategies for risk mitigation.

This report explores private military contracting in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), looking at past and current examples, issues, and the future of contracting.

This report addresses the crucial link between geopolitical events and business implications, highlighting risks like supply chain disruptions, political instability, and cybercrime as the real world impact of mounting global tensions.

This report explores irregular migration patterns across various regions, encompassing Africa, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, analysing the trends and trajectories for 2024.

Across the world, political systems are being upended by technological developments. In this report, we examine how existing and emerging technologies can undermine democracy, along with the associated risks for businesses and political stability.

The 2024 Global Insights Risk Outlook, offering a comprehensive overview of major global risks and their potential impacts on businesses across various regions. The report details the top five global risks, provides regional breakdowns, examines risk scenarios, and introduces a risk rating matrix.

We're delighted to publish our SPS Risk Map 2024 which assesses the levels of risk faced by organisations and individuals due to terrorism, political violence, localised conflicts, war, political threats, criminal activities, kidnapping, ransom, detention, and extortion.

This report analyses the evolving Russia-Ukraine conflict's outlook into 2024, delineating three plausible scenarios and their implications. It assesses the associated risks for businesses and foreign travellers, emphasising the complex geopolitical dynamics at play and the imperative for strategic preparedness in an uncertain landscape.

This report delves into the formation and implications of the AUKUS partnership. It explores the geopolitical interests and security concerns that led to the creation of AUKUS, the potential impact of this alliance on regional dynamics, and the evolving global power competition with China.

This report explores the challenges of populism, polarisation and post truth politics, with a particular focus on business and travel risks associated from these political developments.

The Israeli conflict has upended the global risk landscape, with the threat of stark global consequences and geopolitical ramifications. In this report we will explore the current and future regional and global implications of the Israeli conflict.

This report delves into the ongoing dynamics of the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis, recent developments, potential future scenarios, and the associated risks for business operations and travellers. It examines the two main scenarios and the likelihood of their occurrence, shedding light on the evolving situation in this sensitive region.

This report delves into Latin America's mineral wealth, exploring the implications of resource nationalism, the increasing geopolitical influence of global superpower and the environmental impact to the growing demand for critical minerals for the green energy transition.