Control Risks
Control Risks is a global risk consultancy advising companies and governments on political, security, integrity and cyber risk. Its annual RiskMap sets out the business risks it expects for the year ahead.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Company (private)
- Flagship output
- RiskMap (latest: RiskMap 2026, November 2025)
- Category
- Geopolitical & political risk
- Also covers
- Security & corporate risk
- Tier
- Tier 1: Global specialist risk consultancy; annual RiskMap widely cited by boards and media
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Coverage
- Global; political, security, integrity, cyber risk
- Public access
- Mixed
- Latest activity seen
- 12 Nov 2025
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
In-house global analyst and consultant network producing country risk ratings and annual top-risk judgements.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Leadership
- Nick Allan, CEO, Control Risks
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiskMap | Top risks list | Annual | RiskMap 2026 | Nov 2025 | Read report |
| RiskMap risk maps (global and regional) | Index | Annual | RiskMap 2026 maps | Nov 2025 | Read report |
| Ground Truth | Podcast | Irregular | RiskMap revisited: what's happened, what's next? | Visit site |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Control Risks, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Old geopolitical and trade rules are breaking down, with private and non-state actors increasingly operating alongside governments.
12 Nov 2025 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Portafolio: Control Risks five business risks for 2026Mobilised 'activated societies' could destabilise politics and directly target particular companies and operations.
12 Nov 2025 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Portafolio: Control Risks five business risks for 2026Access to AI compute is becoming constrained by export controls, geopolitical permissions, infrastructure, and energy and water limits.
12 Nov 2025 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Portafolio: Control Risks five business risks for 2026Organised crime networks are expanding by exploiting rivalry, conflict, supply chain disruption and new technology, prompting broader sanctions and emergency measures.
12 Nov 2025 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Portafolio: Control Risks five business risks for 2026A 'normalisation trap' risks complacency as repeated crises feel routine, while minor events can still badly disrupt operations.
12 Nov 2025 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Portafolio: Control Risks five business risks for 2026
Questions about Control Risks
What is Control Risks?
Control Risks is a global risk consultancy advising companies and governments on political, security, integrity and cyber risk. Its annual RiskMap sets out the business risks it expects for the year ahead.
How does Control Risks produce its intelligence?
In-house global analyst and consultant network producing country risk ratings and annual top-risk judgements.
Where is Control Risks based?
Control Risks is based in London, United Kingdom.
What does Control Risks cover?
Its work covers geopolitics, conflict & security, social unrest, technology & ai, terrorism & crime, cyber, trade & supply chains, with a focus on Global.
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