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The escalating tension between governments, civil society organizations and multinational institutions has significant implications for publicly traded and privately held companies. Current crises have intensified government scrutiny in an already heavily politicized environment, altering competition and anti-trust regulatory frameworks and requiring businesses to demonstrate strong governance and contribute to environmental and societal goals. From increased market pressure to tech disruption and public scrutiny challenges that can hinder growth abound. With 500+ experts in every major financial and political market, our practice helps management teams, boards of directors, and their legal, financial, and public affairs advisors navigate the demands of this ever-changing political landscape.
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Critical Minerals in the Crosshairs: Navigating U.S. Supply Chain Policy and Global Competition
Dependence on foreign countries for many of the critical minerals the U.S. needs for national security,…
Beyond Security and Operational Continuity: Emerging Corporate Risks After the Killing of El Mencho
On February 22, 2026, the leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), Nemesio Rubén Oseguera…
Latin America 2026: The Rise of Special Situations
Current Latin American Political Dynamics Are Neither Regional Nor Pendular If historical trends were the only…
Defense Companies in the Crosshairs – Executive Compensation Comes Into Focus
The Executive Order issued on January 7th does more than target capital allocation decisions by defense…
Quantum and the Important Role of the U.S. Government
Quantum is at a critical tipping point, and the conversations among government leaders and corporate leaders have shifted…
Defense Companies in the Crosshairs
Increased Defense Spending, a Significant Future Growth Opportunity, and Government Scrutiny Raises Risks to Current Operations…
The AI Buildout Is Local: Win the Community – Win the Compute
Executive takeaway: Scaling AI will require significant community engagement beyond what companies have done before. Right…
Quick Analysis: ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Drives More Gas and Batteries, Less Renewables
With the recent passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (“OBBB” or the “Legislation”),[1] FTI Consulting’s…
How Defense Tech Companies Can Turn Stakeholder Engagement Into a Growth Engine
The defense technology market has become increasingly crowded, but many companies still struggle with a fundamental…
FTI Consulting Global Public Affairs Snapshot: 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue: Asia’s hardening security order
The Shangri-La Dialogue, held annually in Singapore, provides military and political leaders the opportunity to engage…
FTI Consulting Global Public Affairs Snapshot: 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue: Asia’s hardening security order
The Shangri-La Dialogue, held annually in Singapore, provides military and political leaders the opportunity to engage…
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 29 May 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire.   This week, we bring…
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: A New Era for Wales
“Something has stirred in the Soul of Wales”, declaimed Wales’s first non-Labour First Minister, Rhun ap…
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 15 May 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire.  This week, we bring…
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: A King’s Speech Overshadowed
Against the backdrop of an existential week for the Government, marked by crushing electoral defeats at…
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: Local and Devolved Elections 2026 – Labour on the losing side of change
Thursday’s local and devolved elections delivered a gut punch to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as Labour…
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: A Royal Intervention – Soft Power and the Special Relationship
The UK-US ‘Special Relationship’ has weathered many storms, but the arrival of King Charles III in…
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 1 May 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire.  This week, we bring…
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: Progress on Paper? The Renewed Women’s Health Strategy in Focus
Published on 15 April 2026, the renewed Women’s Health Strategy arrives four years after its predecessor…
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot – Local Elections 2026: High-Stakes and Unpredictable Battlegrounds
Voters across England will head to the polls on Thursday 7th May for this year’s local…
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 17 April 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire. This week, we…
Q1 2026 Health Insurance Payer-Provider Dispute Update
The first quarter of 2026 was marked by uncertainty surrounding the preservation of health insurance coverage…
NASA’s Moon Base Reality Check: $30 Billion, 10 Years, and a Race Against China
Key takeaways NASA has recharged its entire human spaceflight program to ensure it beats China back to the Moon. The cancellation of…
Why Strategic Public Engagement Matters for the Next Generation of Digital Infrastructure
Executive Summary Texas has emerged as one of the most important markets in the world for…
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 20 March 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire. This week, we…
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 06 March 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire.  This week, we…
U.S. Defense Sector Risks & Opportunities in 2026
The U.S. defense sector is poised to see a period of transformative growth in 2026. From…
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: Spring Forecast 2026: Green shoots that may be uprooted
With Labour reeling from a by-election defeat in Gorton and Denton, the fall-out from the Peter Mandelson affair rumbling on, and the…
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 20 February 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire.  This week, we…
Additional Insights on Key Latin American Issues of 2026
Get our 2026 Latin America Insights in your inbox – Subscribe Now COP30 Signals a New…
FTI Consulting Global Public Affairs Snapshot: Munich Security Conference 2026: Europe presses the accelerator
Each year, the Munich Security Conference delivers a three-day diplomatic whirlwind that offers a vital barometer…
The Power of Local: Why Strategic Community Engagement Drives Success for Global Household Brands
How International Brands Win in the U.S. by Building Influence Where It Matters Most  For retail and consumer brands – domestic or…
Mexico 2026: Seizing Opportunity, Mitigating Risk
In the early hours of January 3, as U.S. forces swept into Caracas, it was already…
Brazil 2026: Building Resiliency in a Fragmenting World
Brazil enters 2026 as a relatively resilient, opportunity‑rich middle power in a more volatile global system,…
Colombia 2026: Navigating a Year of Structural Change
2026 will be a defining year for Colombia’s business environment. Legislative and presidential elections will reset…
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 6 February 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire.  This week, we…
2025 End-of-Year Payer-Provider Dispute Data Update
2025 was a dynamic year for the health care industry, marked by a sharp increase in…
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 23 January 2026
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire. This week, we…
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 09 January 2026
Happy New Year and welcome to the first 2026 instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public…
Trick or Treat for Rare Earths
The Trick A few days before Halloween, U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping…