Global Shield Briefing (February 2025)
The latest policy, research and news on global catastrophic risk (GCR). The start of every year typically comes with a swath of global risk lists and assessments. From scientists, think tanks, risk specialists, geopolitical consultants, insurance companies – each have their own view. Regardless of the methodology, the message is clear: 2026 is a year […]
Global Shield Briefing (23 October 2024)
The latest policy, research and news on global catastrophic risk (GCR). A Trojan princess, blessed with the gift of prophecy, has her true warnings unheeded, to the downfall of her city. A shepherd boy, restless with boredom, has his false warnings heeded, to the downfall of his herd. Cassandra and The Boy Who Cried Wolf […]
Global Shield Briefing (2 October 2024)
The latest policy, research and news on global catastrophic risk (GCR). Homo sapiens became a formidable species not only due its ability to learn and adapt. It was due to its ability to transfer that knowledge from generation to generation. Individual intelligence became collective memory. Through oral stories, and later, the written word, our ancestors […]
Global Shield Briefing (11 September 2024)
The latest policy, research and news on global catastrophic risk (GCR). You look out from the ship’s bridge, scanning the stormy seas, seeking the horizon hidden by ominous storm-clouds, as waves crash against the hull. You must navigate through these turbulent times. Prepared for rough conditions, you adjust course and marshal your resources, knowing full-well […]
Global Shield Briefing (21 August 2024)
The latest policy, research and news on global catastrophic risk (GCR). The line between knowing and not knowing can be the difference between action and inaction. Whether in our individual lives or for policies that shape the trajectory of a nation, the better the information, the greater the confidence in taking the first step. For […]