Eurasia Group

SLC launches report on the business response to Asia's triple water-nature-climate crisis

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Sustainability Leaders Council – a venture spearheaded by Eurasia Group and Suntory - is pleased to announce the launch of its third annual report, which urges a proactive response by businesses to the environmental crisis in Asia.

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The report explores how the continued water crisis is compounded by concurrent climate and nature crises.
It charts a path forward for companies, making the case for adopting a holistic approach to tackling these three environmental issues.
"The triple water-nature-climate crisis is only going to continue to have more and more impact on our geopolitical space," said Eurasia Group president and founder Ian Bremmer.
It follows the 2021/22 report on sustainable plastics and the 2022/23 report on biodiversity.

Philip Morris International’s U.S. Business Champions Female Economic Growth in Connecticut with Record-Setting $5 Million Investment Through New Partnership with Women’s Business Development Council

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Monday, March 4, 2024

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“Philip Morris International is committed to making positive impact throughout Connecticut communities and beyond.
Our partnership with WBDC and investment through the ‘Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative’ enables us to better support Gov.
“As the first multinational to receive Global EQUAL-SALARY Certification , we believe supporting female empowerment and ensuring economic equality is paramount for our collective economic growth.

Atlas of Impunity's second edition tracks abuse of power worldwide and includes historical data set

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Friday, February 16, 2024

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MUNICH, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs released the second edition of the Atlas of Impunity today at the Munich Security Conference. The Atlas is the first-ever comprehensive index tracking the abuse of power across five key dimensions: unaccountable governance, abuse of human rights, conflict, economic exploitation, and environmental degradation.

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The Atlas is the first-ever comprehensive index tracking the abuse of power across five key dimensions: unaccountable governance, abuse of human rights, conflict, economic exploitation, and environmental degradation.
The Atlas defines impunity as the exercise of power without accountability, built on 66 statistical indicators drawn from 26 validated sources.
The data underpinning the Atlas is curated from universal, independent, and credible sources with annually updated statistics.
In this second edition, the Atlas adds a decade of historical data, allowing for comparisons within countries and regions across years that illuminate where the battle between impunity and accountability is being won or lost.

Fordham Global Foresight Announces Partnership with Diligent to Help Organisations Navigate an Increasingly Complex Geopolitical Landscape

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Fordham Global Foresight, a preeminent geopolitical advisor to board and C-suite executives, today announced a partnership with Diligent , a leading GRC SaaS company, to offer best in class insight and analysis on the increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

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Fordham Global Foresight, a preeminent geopolitical advisor to board and C-suite executives, today announced a partnership with Diligent , a leading GRC SaaS company, to offer best in class insight and analysis on the increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.
And that's happening against the backdrop of a rapidly shifting global economic and monetary policy landscape.
Previously the first chief global political analyst on Wall Street (Citi) and the first head of global political risk at Eurasia Group, Tina founded Fordham Global Foresight (FGF)in 2022.
Commenting on the partnership, Fordham said: “In a volatile business and investment environment, where globalisation has receded, and geopolitical risks have moved centre stage, systemic risk is heightened.

Eurasia Group Foundation Announces New Name for a New Era: Institute for Global Affairs

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Eurasia Group Foundation (EGF), a leading nonprofit dedicated to helping people understand the everyday impact of global events, has announced its new name: Eurasia Group Institute for Global Affairs (IGA). The organization remains steadfast in its commitment to amplify voices underrepresented among foreign policy professionals and promote civic engagement on today's most pressing global challenges. It also remains committed to exploring approaches to US foreign policy better tailored to new global realities and the preferences of American voters. Board president and founder Ian Bremmer reflected, "I've spent my whole professional life trying to help people understand the dynamics which shape – and reshape – our world. This has been the goal that, in different ways, we pursue at Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and the public-facing analysis and education work at the nonprofit, Eurasia Group Institute for Global Affairs."

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Eurasia Group Foundation unveils new name, logo, and look, reflecting its global education mission and dedication to increasing public engagement with global affairs.
NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Eurasia Group Foundation (EGF), a leading nonprofit dedicated to helping people understand the everyday impact of global events, has announced its new name: Eurasia Group Institute for Global Affairs (IGA).
It also remains committed to exploring approaches to US foreign policy better tailored to new global realities and the preferences of American voters.
This has been the goal that, in different ways, we pursue at Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and the public-facing analysis and education work at the nonprofit, Eurasia Group Institute for Global Affairs."

GZERO Summit Japan convenes influential leaders to address vital geopolitical relations

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

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TOKYO, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group will host its seventh annual GZERO Summit Japan in Tokyo on 5 December. The event will focus on the dynamic and complex geopolitical relationship among the US, Japan, and the global community. With an emphasis on politics, trade, tech innovation, security, energy, and the environment, the summit will challenge conventional perspectives and provide senior decision-makers with valuable insights for navigating this geopolitical space.

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The 2023 GZERO Summit Japan will take place in Tokyo on 5 December, and will address the top geopolitical risks facing the US, Japan, and the global community.
TOKYO, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group will host its seventh annual GZERO Summit Japan in Tokyo on 5 December.
The GZERO Summit Japan is a gathering of strategic minds and influential leaders.
The 2023 GZERO Summit Japan is supported by PwC, Keidanren, Keizai Doyukai, and Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Amund Vik, former Norwegian deputy energy minister, joins Eurasia Group as senior advisor

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Amund Vik as a senior advisor. Vik served as state secretary—equivalent to deputy minister—in the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy from 2021 to June 2023.

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Norway's former state secretary in the Ministry of Energy is joining Eurasia Group as a senior advisor.
NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Amund Vik as a senior advisor.
Vik served as state secretary—equivalent to deputy minister—in the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy from 2021 to June 2023.
"Amund was at the forefront of Norway's energy policy-setting when the Russia-Ukraine war started and brings unparalleled expertise and understanding of the European energy policy landscape."

Rick Waters, former top China policy official at US State Department, joins Eurasia Group

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group, the world's leading global political risk research and consulting firm, is proud to welcome Rick Waters as managing director, China. Based in Washington, DC, Waters joins Eurasia Group after a 27-year career at the US State Department where he most recently served as a top China policy official.

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Eurasia Group is welcoming Rick Waters, former top China policy official at the US State Department, as the firm's new managing director, China.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group, the world's leading global political risk research and consulting firm, is proud to welcome Rick Waters as managing director, China.
Based in Washington, DC, Waters joins Eurasia Group after a 27-year career at the US State Department where he most recently served as a top China policy official.
As first China coordinator at the State Department, Waters's insights and diplomacy were critical in advancing US policy on China.

GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer Premieres Season 6 on Public Television

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

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NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer opens its sixth season at a time of enormous challenge for the United States and the world. As the war in Ukraine continues to disrupt economies and geopolitical stability, rapidly emerging AI technologies threaten to widen equality gaps, and the U.S. faces a deeply polarized start to the 2024 presidential election cycle, host Ian Bremmer offers insightful and provocative conversations with the leaders in politics, civic and private industry shaping our times. Season 6 of the award-winning weekly global affairs series launches nationwide on public television beginning Friday, June 30 (check local listings).

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Season 6 of the award-winning weekly global affairs series launches nationwide on public television beginning Friday, June 30 (check local listings).
Already an award-winning program, this year GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer earned three additional Telly Awards for political coverage and commentary.
Last season, GZERO WORLD hosted news-making interviews with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, U.S.
GZERO WORLD is executive produced by Tony Maciulis and Ian Bremmer for GZERO Media.

Eurasia Group welcomes Vanessa Sussman as new chief marketing and communications officer

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

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NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group is excited to announce the appointment of Vanessa Sussman as chief marketing and communications officer, a critical role in achieving the firm's strategic goals in branding, content, marketing, and commercial growth. She will be a member of the management committee and report to the CEO.

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Vanessa Sussman is the new chief marketing and communications officer at Eurasia Group, leading on internal and external communications and branding for EG and GZERO Media.
NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group is excited to announce the appointment of Vanessa Sussman as chief marketing and communications officer, a critical role in achieving the firm's strategic goals in branding, content, marketing, and commercial growth.
Prior to joining Eurasia Group, she led private markets corporate communications for leading asset manager Nuveen.
Sussman will be responsible for leading the company's marketing and internal and external communications teams, as well as engaging and deepening the partnerships with the chief communications and marketing officers of Eurasia Group's largest clients.