Mapping global risk is no longer a task to be outsourced to a consultant; it needs to be a core competence for every management and Board, alongside the now-compulsory CISO function. De-risking isn’t just a Western phenomenon – everyone is now doing it. OPEC nations are broadening geo-political allegiances or having none at all. China and India are focused on domestic capability enhancement.

As chiefs of staff, you would benefit from contingency plans for various risk scenarios. This would involve mapping potential disruptions, assessing their impact, and planning response strategies for different geo-political risks you think would most significantly affect your organisation.