In this edition of the Global Risk Bulletin we look at the risks of bomb threats to the aviation sector, analyse the dynamics behind ongoing mass protests in Colombia to present the likely trajectory the unrest will take, and discuss the fallout from worldwide protests related to the violent clashes between Israel and Hamas in May.
Grounded: Bomb threats in the aviation sector
The recent forced grounding of a passenger plane by Belarusian authorities using a bomb threat shows how bomb threats against airlines, whether real or not, are disruptive and expensive.
The cost of reform: The commercial impact of Colombia’s protests
Violent crackdowns on anti-government protests in Colombia have served to further raise tensions, and done nothing to alleviate the real socio-economic challenges the country faces.
Enter stage left: The Palestinian cause on the world stage
A flare-up of hostilities between Israel and Hamas in May prompted a string of solidarity protests for the Palestinian cause in countries around the world.