2026 Thematic Report: Security Issues and Challenges

About the Report

In an international context marked by growing fragmentation, organizations are facing an accumulation of complex security risks: geopolitical tensions, terrorist threats, state-sponsored interference, social instability, organized crime, cyber threats, and an increase in extreme climate events. For security and risk management leaders, the challenge no longer lies solely in identifying threats, but in prioritizing them, anticipating their evolution, and sustainably strengthening organizational resilience.

This thematic report provides an in-depth analysis of global security risks, with a detailed regional perspective covering Sub-Saharan Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the CIS, as well as the Middle East and North Africa. It also offers a forward-looking assessment of major threats likely to impact organizations over the coming year.

Through the identification of hotspots, structural trends, and weak signals, this report aims to support decision-makers in their strategic choices, operational preparedness, and the strengthening of their crisis response capabilities.

Designed as a decision-support tool for security, risk management, and business continuity professionals, this report seeks to contribute to the protection of employees, the security of international operations, and the resilience of organizations in the face of the security challenges of 2026.