IPSC Country & Regional Risk Briefing Series (Monthly)
A fast-paced, high-intensity 2-hour executive risk briefing delivering geopolitical, economic, defence, and political analysis on a rotating set of Indo-Pacific countries and regions. Each session includes forward-looking indicators, scenario snapshots, and a live Q&A with IPSC Fellows and Research Associates.
About the Risk Briefing Series
The IPSC Country & Regional Risk Briefing Series is designed for decision-makers who need a clear, concise read on fast-moving developments in the Indo-Pacific. Each month focuses on a specific country or sub-region, with a disciplined emphasis on risk, exposure, and implications.
Led by IPSC Fellows and Regional Research Associates, the series blends on-the-ground insight with structured risk framing to support policy, strategy, and investment decisions across government, corporate, financial, and multilateral environments.
Format & Monthly Focus
Each 2-hour session follows a consistent, executive-ready format:
- Structured Briefing (40 minutes) – Geopolitical, economic, defence, and political update.
- Scenario Snapshots (25 minutes) – Short, practical scenarios with potential triggers and indicators.
- Sector & Policy Implications (25 minutes) – Impacts on trade, regulation, security, and market sentiment.
- Interactive Q&A (30 minutes) – Discussion tailored to participant questions and use-cases.
Themes rotate across priority geographies such as the Taiwan Strait, South China Sea, Korean Peninsula, Indian Ocean, Southeast Asian flashpoints, and key partners including India, Japan, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Who Should Attend
- Government policy and intelligence officers with Indo-Pacific portfolios.
- Corporate and institutional risk, strategy, and government-relations teams.
- Banks, insurers, and investors managing regional exposure.
- Journalists, analysts, and researchers seeking structured risk framing.
Series Highlights
- Executive-level risk framing in a compact 2-hour window.
- Country- or region-specific focus with clear takeaways.
- Rotating IPSC Fellows and Regional Research Associates.
- Forward-looking scenarios and indicators to watch.
- Interactive Q&A aligned to participant priorities.
Indicative Monthly Themes
- Taiwan Strait risk outlook and cross-Strait escalation pathways.
- South China Sea pressure points and maritime incidents.
- US–China rivalry and implications for ASEAN and middle powers.
- India’s strategic posture and economic risk profile.
- Korean Peninsula stability and alliance dynamics.
- Critical minerals, climate, and energy security flashpoints.
Access & Registration
The series will run monthly from February 2026. Registration is required for each briefing. Joining the notification list ensures you receive early access to topics, dates, and registration links as they are released.
Fees
IPSC anticipates offering both single-session access and institutional subscription options for the Country & Regional Risk Briefing Series. Subscription options are designed for teams that require regular, structured Indo-Pacific risk monitoring.
Bespoke Briefings
Bespoke, closed-door country risk briefings can be arranged for government and corporate clients, including in-person sessions in Melbourne, Canberra, or Singapore. These are quoted separately based on scope, duration, and participant profile.
Stay Ahead of Indo-Pacific Risk
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