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Control Risks is an independent, global risk consultancy specialising in political, integrity and security risk. We help some of the most influential organisations in the world to understand and manage the risks and opportunities of operating in complex or hostile environments.
We support clients by providing strategic consultancy, expert analysis and in-depth investigations through to handling sensitive political issues and providing practical on the ground protection and support.
Our unique combination of services, our geographical reach and the trust our clients place in us, ensures we can help them effectively solve their problems and realise new opportunities across the world. Working across five continents and with 36 offices worldwide, Control Risks provides a broad range of services to help our clients manage political, integrity and security risk. Source
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| Scope | International |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Search ArticlesTwo Tracks, One Deal: The Rise of State Level “Mini-CFIUS” and What it Means for Foreign Real Estate Investment
In 2021, a Chinese agribusiness called the Fufeng Group announced a now-infamous plan to build a corn milling plant in Grand Forks, North Dakota. This new plant also happened to be around 12 miles from an Air Force base home to sensitive surveillance and space-networking technology. The matter was referred to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) the US government’s interagency committee that evaluates the potential national security risks of foreign investments.
Scaling secure AI adoption for a global investment fund
Control Risks acted as a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to guide enterprise-wide AI adoption, helping a global investment fund embed governance, manage risk and accelerate innovation with confidence. Overcoming fragmented oversight amid rapid AI expansion One of the world’s largest investment funds was rapidly scaling the use of artificial intelligence across its business, from productivity tools to AI-enabled application development.
Intelligence-led protection under threat of intimidation
When credible criminal threats emerge around legal proceedings, protection must be precise, proportionate and informed by critical, clear intelligence. As a Senior Partner of an international professional services firm prepared to appear as a witness in a sensitive case, concerns began to escalate.
Rethinking urban security: How Hostile Vehicle Mitigation could be replaced
Urban security has evolved over the past two decades, where visibility is no longer a reliable measure of effectiveness. For many years, hostile vehicle mitigation has been associated with highly visible and standardised perimeter treatments, including continuous bollard runs, reinforced street furniture and rigid boundary lines. While these measures provide a baseline level of protection, they often do so in a way that is disconnected from how risk manifests within complex urban environments.
USMCA at a crossroads: What the 2026 review means for trade in North America
The agreement governing trade across North America is being rewritten. The July joint review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) isn’t expected to be quick or smooth and will likely mark a shift from a rules-based trade framework to a more politicised, security-driven economic pact. Companies will need sharper geopolitical insight, forward-looking scenario analysis and active monitoring to navigate rising regulatory and political complexity.
Ground Truth | Kidnap and extortion in 2026 — rising risks, evolving tactics
Kidnap-for-ransom and extortion incidents are increasing globally, with threats becoming more complex, opportunistic and technologically enabled. Once concentrated in high-risk markets, these risks are now affecting organisations across a much broader range of geographies and sectors. In this episode of Ground Truth, Control Risks experts draw on findings from our latest report, Kidnap and Extortion in 2026, combining global trend analysis with frontline crisis response experience.
Executive Protection as Strategy: From Tactical Response to Enterprise Preparedness
This article is written by Matt Hinton & Karen Ravano. As organizations have expanded their executive protection capabilities, a clear limitation has emerged. Tactical measures alone cannot keep pace with the complexity and speed of today’s threat environment. Protection without foresight leaves organizations exposed to physical harm as well as broader strategic and reputational risks. The next stage in executive security is not incremental improvement.
Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving built environment and infrastructure landscape
Sign up to receive our quarterly newsletter We bring together insights and commentary from our experts on the risks and opportunities shaping the sector. As regulation, geopolitics, and pressures around energy, data, resilience, and security intensify, we provide clear, commercially focused perspectives to support more informed, long-term decision making.
Major Urban Projects
Master security planning integrated with urban design Fire Life Safety (FLS) strategy and engineering Security design engineering for public spaces Political and regulatory risk analysis and monitoring Market-entry and feasibility assessments Land and partner due diligence, sanctions and compliance checks Human rights compliance reviews Security and building management system integration Digital risks strategy and implementation Movement modelling and crowd management planning Site security...
Why Crisis Readiness is Essential to Executive Protection
Even the most robust executive protection measures can be quickly undermined if an organization is not prepared to respond effectively when a serious incident occurs. As executive security programs mature and expand beyond physical protection, crisis management capabilities must evolve in parallel to ensure organizations can act decisively under pressure.