War drums: The main theme for this edition explores wars and their fallouts. We cover the India-Pakistan conflict and global power dynamics; the effects of Donald Trump’s trade policies on international relations; shift towards civil defence in resilience strategies; and the evolving risk of nuclear war and its implications for global food networks.

Conflict & migration: The edition also looks at London’s emergency response framework during the July 2005 bombings; Europe’s current complacency towards Russia and how it mirrors WWII; the intersection between climate and war in the Middle East; geopolitical and humanitarian consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; and refugees and migrant populations facing climate change whilst contributing to climate stressors.

Technology & AI: Experts discuss advancements in drone technology and their geopolitical risks; AI-driven threat detection and alert systems; leadership strategies amid AI disruptions; and the future of resilience in a technology-driven world.

Critical failures: Articles explore the municipal response to the blackout in Portugal; the need for better crisis communication; the importance of emotional intelligence and a survivor mindset to endure crises; and shifting the negative perspective of floods.

Recovery & response: Sub-regional stockpiling as a solution for health emergencies in Africa; reframing communication strategies to engage people; disaster relief programmes to support employees; family mediation as a therapeutic intervention for hostage families; portable cooling solutions for mortuary response plans; and applications and advancements in hypometabolism.

Re-education: This section urges a rethink of current risk management models and practices, the use of vocational education and training to improve management, and opting for a risk-agnostic approach that focuses on identifying system vulnerabilities.

 

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