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Prospects for US data breach law soar after SolarWinds hack
TMT
The fallout from the SolarWinds hack that compromised a number of US government systems just before the end of 2020 continues to ripple across the US government, with Congress holding three public hearings on the topic in February alone. The SolarWinds cyberattack revealed that parts of the US government are grossly underprepared for cybersecurity attacks. But it has also…
Could UK gene-editing policy divide the union?
General Policy
After chlorinated chicken, Gene editing (GE) is quickly emerging as the next highly politicised issue for the UK agri-food sector. Following the launch of Defra’s consultation on the subject last month, fault lines have emerged between those who fear a ‘race to the bottom’ on food standards and those who see potential for GE to drive more sustainable food production…
Should I stay or should I go? Business’s choices in Belarus
General Politics
With the ending of the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly - a major meeting held every five years between the government and “people’s representatives” – the prospect of a swift leadership change in Belarus has dimmed. But Alexander Lukashenko’s presidency is not entirely secure. His survival depends on reducing street protests and maintaining Russian support for the…
Southeast Asia in 2021: crucial challenges for the region’s vaccination rollouts
General Policy
As with much of the rest of the world, countries in Southeast Asia are scrambling to roll out covid-19 vaccines. While the region has weathered the pandemic better than others and has managed to keep fatalities relatively low, the economic impact of the covid-19 outbreak has been severe. It has been the largest growth shock for Southeast Asia since the Asian Financial…
The UK and international trade in financial services
Trade & Manufacturing
GC has collaborated with UK Finance to produce a comprehensive strategic overview of how the UK might define a trade policy for financial services. The UK and international trade in financial services report:
For Biden’s climate plans, now the hard work begins
Sustainability
For those who questioned the sincerity of President Joe Biden’s rhetoric around addressing climate change, his first few weeks in office has likely cast those doubts aside. Biden has signed more executive orders (over 50 as of this writing) than any president before him. The most prominent ones include re-joining the Paris Agreement and revoking the permit for the…
