Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed eDiscovery, from early structured analytics and keyword filtering to the sophisticated use of large language models. As legal teams face growing data volumes and tighter deadlines, AI offers powerful tools for early case assessment, multilingual document review and even bespoke investigative workflows. Professionals in eDiscovery, whose work is routinely submitted to regulators and courts, must be careful when using AI in their practice. Join host Sus...
Jul 08, 2025•20 min•Ep. 348
India’s complex regulatory landscape presents significant challenges for businesses navigating anti-bribery enforcement, compliance frameworks, and evolving data privacy concerns. With shifts in global regulatory priorities — such as changes in US FCPA enforcement and the growing influence of the UK Bribery Act — companies must stay proactive in risk management. As technology, including AI and machine learning, reshapes investigations, organisations need robust compliance programmes to mitigate ...
Mar 03, 2025•24 min•Ep. 347
In the weeks following his inauguration, Donald Trump has already made a series of bold foreign policy moves. What does a second Trump presidency mean for the international order and global business? Join Partner Claudine Fry for a discussion with Jonathan Wood , a Principal based in our DC office, and Barnaby Fletcher , a Principal based in our New York office. They investigate the key drivers behind the Trump administration’s approach to foreign policy as well as tariffs, trade wars, the futur...
Feb 06, 2025•39 min•Ep. 346
Donald Trump has returned as the 47th President of the United States. African countries are anxious to see what his second term may mean for the continent. Join Vincent Rouget for a conversation with Patricia Rodrigues , a Director on our Africa team, and Barnaby Fletcher , who leads our Political and Country Risk analysis in North America, for a discussion about how US policy has evolved regarding the continent and Trump’s priorities in this context, what kind of partnerships African countries ...
Feb 04, 2025•37 min•Ep. 345
Martina Rozumberkova for a discussion with Principal Regina Zhou about the evolving regulatory environment and the challenges of operating in China. They explore key lessons from high-profile investigations, the strategic importance of robust compliance frameworks, and recent regulatory reforms, like data transfer regulations and foreign investment in medical innovations — as well as new opportunities, despite the complexities of the landscape. Find out more....
Jan 14, 2025•12 min•Ep. 344
Opposition candidate John Mahama will return as Ghana’s President following his recent electoral victory. This is a massive comeback for Mahama, who left a shaky legacy. What can we expect from his upcoming administration? Join Vincent Rouget for a discussion with Control Risks experts Mikolaj Judson and Omobolade Olagunju about why the results turned out the way they did and how Mahama might reboot Ghana's economy. Find out how we can support your organisation....
Dec 16, 2024•24 min•Ep. 343
Africa is experiencing a wave of fintech innovation. What are the current risks and opportunities? Join Rolake Oladapo , Senior Consultant in our Investigations and Forensic Accounting practice, for a conversation with Joseph Eimunjeze , Partner at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, and Lindelwa Mngomezulu , General Manager at COSEC, as they explore the impact of fintech on financial inclusion and economic development across the continent. Find out more....
Dec 13, 2024•58 min•Ep. 342
The incoming Trump administration promises sweeping changes to technology policy, trade dynamics and cyber security strategies. Join Control Risks experts Nicolas Reys and Barnaby Fletcher for a discussion about what lies ahead for technology and cyber security under Trump, from regulatory fragmentation and trade restrictions to the challenges of navigating a tech landscape increasingly shaped by geopolitics. Find out more....
Dec 10, 2024•48 min•Ep. 341
In this two-part episode, take a deep dive into two southern African countries, South Africa and Mozambique. South Africa’s new government of national unity (GNU) has now reached its first one hundred days in office, a good time to take stock of what the coalition has achieved so far. And in Mozambique significant turbulence has surrounded the victory of Daniel Chapo, the ruling Frelimo party’s candidate, in recent elections. Join Vincent Rouget for a conversation with Michael Bongani Reinders a...
Oct 30, 2024•31 min•Ep. 340
Mental health is key part of overall well-being. This is true in both our personal and professional lives. For women, unique social, biological and cultural factors influence mental health in distinct ways, particularly in the workplace. Join Kanupriya Jain , a director in our Compliance, Investigations and Forensics practice, for a conversation with Janine Mallis , a Senior Associate in the Disputes team at Herbert Smith Freehills in Dubai, and Alexandra Lester , a Commercial Dispute Resolution...
Oct 14, 2024•27 min•Ep. 339
As election day in the US approaches, fragmented information spheres, disinformation and geopolitics loom, supercharged by emerging technologies, from AI to deepfakes. Join Control Risks experts Nicolas Reys and Barnaby Fletcher as they explore how generative AI, large-scale misinformation and disinformation, and digital threats are shaping the electoral landscape. From conspiracies to subtle narrative shifts, they discuss the evolving tactics of threat actors and the implications for businesses...
Oct 10, 2024•48 min•Ep. 338
How might the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) change depending on the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election? Join Jerry Fowler , a director who leads our CFIUS and National Security practice in Washington, DC, for a conversation with James Brower , a partner in Morrison Foerster’s Litigation Department. They discuss how CFIUS operated during former President Donald Trump’s first term, how it has functioned under the Biden-Harris administration, and how busines...
Oct 03, 2024•31 min•Ep. 337
The Africa Risk-Reward Index – produced jointly by Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa – is an authoritative guide for policymakers, business leaders and investors that illustrates the evolution of the investment landscape in major African markets, and provides a grounded, longer-term outlook of key trends shaping investment in these economies. Africa's outlook in 2024 is promising. But understanding the nuanced market dynamics and adopting a long-term perspective will be essential for sta...
Sep 23, 2024•40 min•Ep. 336
India is an important market for many multinational pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device companies. But it is also a challenging one. Join Martina Rozumberkova for a conversation with Sushmit Bhattacharya about challenges facing multinational pharmaceutical companies operating in India, from important regulatory changes, including the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024, to emerging fraud schemes, including fraud in the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and retaile...
Sep 06, 2024•13 min•Ep. 335
In the past few weeks, we have seen a tectonic shift in Bangladesh’s political landscape. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina – who ruled for the last 15 years with what some describe as an Iron Fist, particularly against the opposition – resigned and fled the country in early August following weeks of unrest, which began as student-led demonstrations against job quotas and grew into a nationwide movement that resulted in significant violence. Now, Nobel laureate Mohammed Yunus is stepping in to...
Aug 27, 2024•21 min•Ep. 333
In the past few weeks, Thailand has undergone a dramatic political transition with the appointment of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the new prime minister. This development comes on the heels of a period of uncertainty and political turmoil following the dissolution of the Move Forward Party, the main opposition. Paetongtarn is the fourth member of the Shinawatra family to assume the role of prime minister and is under intense scrutiny. Many wonder whether she can navigate the political landscape wi...
Aug 27, 2024•23 min•Ep. 334
On 15 March 2024, Bassirou Diomaye Faye was released from prison after nearly a year in detention. Less than three weeks later, he was officially inaugurated as Senegal’s fifth president since independence, winning a resounding victory in the presidential election. His party promised sweeping changes to Senegal’s politics and economy. Join Vincent Rouget for a conversation with Control Risks’ experts in Dakar, Susanna Eusebi and Renna Hawili , as they discuss what to make of the first 100 days i...
Aug 09, 2024•24 min•Ep. 332
Investors in Asia are still processing the news of the sudden passing of Vietnam’s long-serving leader, Communist Party Secretary General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in mid-July. Trong was one of the country’s most powerful leaders in decades and had overseen the explosive growth of the Vietnamese economy – during which GDP more than doubled, Vietnam signed several significant foreign trade agreements (FTAs) and became a primary destination for investors’ China +1 strategies. He is also behind Vi...
Jul 31, 2024•23 min•Ep. 331
The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) wrapped up on 18 July in Beijing. It comes at a critical juncture for an economy beset by profound challenges. Angela Mancini , Partner, has a discussion with Andrew Gilholm , our Principal and Director of analysis for Greater China and North Asia, on the key takeaways from the Third Plenum, the future direction of China’s economy, and the country’s reactions to the recent geopolitical developments glob...
Jul 26, 2024•23 min•Ep. 330
We’re midway through a year in which a record number of people are voting. Much has been made of 2024 as an election year, with a bumper crop of polls taking place across the world. Not all have been or will be free and fair. Not all have produced or will produce surprising results. But in an environment in which democracy is under severe pressure, the polls of 2024 have, so far, delivered a strong message of support for the process. We have also seen a spike in political violence this election ...
Jul 22, 2024•40 min•Ep. 329
A little over a month ago, President William Ruto of Kenya made a triumphant state visit to the White House. During the visit, Kenya was designated a major NATO ally – the first in sub-Saharan Africa – and a few weeks later, Ruto attended the G7 Summit in Italy. But his government faces turmoil at home. Proposals for tax rises have sparked a wave of protests nationwide, leading to protesters invading parliament on 25 June and prompting Ruto to backtrack. Join Control Risks Africa experts Vincent...
Jun 28, 2024•31 min•Ep. 328
The 2024 US election marks a pivotal decision point: what kind of role will the US play in the world? While this may not be the top issue for most American voters, the rest of the world is watching and waiting to see who will be sitting in the Oval Office next year: Joe Biden or Donald Trump. Join Claudine Fry for a conversation with Jonathan Wood , our lead global affairs analyst, as they discuss the impact of the US election on three key regions: Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. They ...
Jun 21, 2024•32 min•Ep. 327
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a third term, but his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unexpectedly lost its parliamentary majority after significant losses in key states to opposition parties, particularly the Indian National Congress (INC). For the first time, Modi must rely on his coalition partners to advance his political agenda. Angela Mancini , Partner, speaks with Khalid Shah , Analyst, to discuss what this shift mean for India’s growth trajectory, internal inequalities, and the ...
Jun 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 326
India is now a key market for foreign investors, but Indian conglomerates are increasingly looking at the world. What happens when disputes arise? Join Control Risks experts, Aakash Brahmachari and Michael Harrington for part two of our conversation on emerging disputes in India. They are joined by Niyati Gandhi , Dispute Resolution at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, and Co Srishti Jain , Managing Associate at Keidan Harrison LLP, for a conversation about disputes coming in and out of India as the ...
Jun 10, 2024•59 min•Ep. 325
A year ago, Bola Tinubu assumed office as the fifth president of Nigeria following the country’s return to democracy in 1999. The new government immediately took a series of bold actions – hailed by the markets – to liberalise the economy and boost investment. Results have been slow to materialise: inflation is soaring, investors are hesitant and security incidents are on the rise. Join Control Risks experts Vincent Rouget , Mikolaj Judson and Oludamilare Adesola as they assess President Tinubu’...
May 31, 2024•30 min•Ep. 324
Vietnam’s anti-corruption drive, dubbed the “burning furnace,” started in 2016 but has intensified since 2021. Many senior officials in the country have come under investigation. They’ve been asked to leave their positions or have been forced to step down. Most recently, Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan was sentenced to death for her role in a USD 12.5 billion financial fraud scheme. Investors and government officials are growing increasingly nervous and are holding off on making any dec...
May 27, 2024•24 min•Ep. 323
The past year has seen a surge in regulatory activity worldwide as authorities continue to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats while managing the swift adoption of emerging technologies. Nowhere is this more evident—and potentially transformative—than in the European Union (EU). In this episode of Decrypt, Associate Director Stina Connor from our Digital Risks team is joined by Associate Director Alexandra Kellert from our Europe geopolitical and country risk team. They discuss the E...
May 24, 2024•30 min•Ep. 322
This April has seen a surge in bilateral contacts between the US and China, from the Xi-Biden phone call to Janet Yellen and Antony Blinken’s visits to Beijing. Relations between the two countries seem to be entering a holding pattern, as we mentioned in the RiskMap 2024 Top Risks . President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are competing to raise the stakes against the world's second largest economy as the election approaches. Are we seeing the advent of a durable stabilisation in bi...
May 15, 2024•41 min•Ep. 321
The demand for the minerals we extract from the sea will continue to grow. What do businesses need to know about the pioneering space of seabed mining? Join Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house experts Gabriel Brasil, Senior Analyst and our global lead on energy transition and critical minerals, and Dr Victoria Mitchell, Analyst and lead on maritime issues, about what governments, businesses and activists are saying and doing as activity around seabed mining steps up. Find more of our a...
May 14, 2024•36 min•Ep. 320
After 30 years of dominating South African politics, the African National Congress (ANC) runs the serious risk of falling below 50% of the vote in the general elections – just short of an absolute majority in parliament. Join Control Risks experts Vincent Rouget , Wayne Malgas and Michael Bongani Reinders for a discussion about the possible scenarios following the vote on 29 May, which sectors will be most impacted and what businesses should expect in terms of security risk. Read more of our ana...
May 10, 2024•31 min•Ep. 319
