Risk Analysis
Deutsche Bank Layoffs Amid Economic Uncertainty
On July 31, Deutsche Bank announced that it would cut 1,500 jobs from its investment banking branch. In the weeks leading up to the announcement, the bank found itself confronting a series of hurdles just as the company’s co-chairs settled in. Some of its problems, such as its involvement in the LIBOR… Read more >
Cybersecurity in Germany – Toward a Risk-based Approach
Statistics indicate that the instance of cyberattacks continues to increase despite improvements in detection of malicious software. Mr. Jan Neutze contends that in light of the increasing prevalence of cybersecurity breaches, governments should adopt risk-based approaches to protect themselves against cyberattacks. Risk-based cybersecurity methods rely on experts determining areas of security weakness,… Read more >
The Arab Awakening One Year On: A European Perspective
The Arab awakening that commenced late in 2010 has precipitated vast political changes in Arab nations. While the upheaval continues in many societies, nations such as Egypt and Tunisia continue to alter the structure of their societies in an effort to move away from totalitarian regimes. Admittedly, the success of these revolutions… Read more >
Is the Arab Spring a Turning Point in EU-Turkey Relations?
Many thought the Arab Spring would be a turning point not only across the Middle East region, but also in relations with its neighbors. Rana Deep Islam argues that the time is ripe for greater EU-Turkey cooperation in addressing ongoing risks — including international terrorism, the spread of WMD, and organized crime. … Read more >
Evaluating Risk – Overarching Questions
Economic and financial market risks; the consequences of climate change, terrorism, and organized crime; supply security of energy and raw materials; the increase of cyber-crime; and the vulnerability of critical infrastructure—governments, businesses, and societies face numerous systemic risks. Purely national approaches to cope with these transnational challenges are doomed to fail. In… Read more >
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