Concentric assesses the Iran conflict and disruption to the Strait of Hormuz will pose a sustained risk to Asian economies due to their heavy reliance on Middle Eastern energy. Prolonged instability is likely to drive elevated oil and gas prices, increase inflationary pressures, and disrupt trade flows. These dynamics heighten operational, financial, and supply-chain risks for businesses across the region.

South Africa’s Anti-Migration Unrest: A Regional Reaction
South Africa’s anti-migration civil unrest presents a domestic physical security threat while provoking a broader

