Tackling geopolitical risks in an era of higher friction

An accelerating geopolitical transition is rewriting the rules of cross‑border trade, finance, and digital connectivity — and the evolving conflict in the Middle East is intensifying risks for businesses worldwide. In this episode of Risk in Context , Marsh's Angela Duca, Christopher Coppock, and Stuart James unpack key findings from the Political Risk Report 2026* , outline practical steps to manage people, operational, insurance, and financial exposures, and discuss actions that leaders can take to protect their organizations. You can access a transcript of the episode here . Read Marsh's Political Risk Report 2026 . For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh Risk on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com . * The Political Risk Report 2026 was completed prior to the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East. While the global insights and analysis contained within remain relevant, they do not reflect the latest developments in the region. Marsh is actively monitoring the situation and its potential impact. Please reach out to your Marsh representative for any insights or support required.

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Tackling geopolitical risks in an era of higher friction is an episode from Risk in Context Podcast by Cynthia Clark.

This episode is 29:09 long.

This episode was published on Mar 10, 2026.

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