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Weekly Political Compass 3.10.25

Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at the U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia. Elsewhere, China announces new tariffs on Canada, Mexico is celebrating a temporary reprieve of U.S. tariffs, and a decision is…

March 10, 2025
By Wolfango Piccoli & Andrius Tursa
Zimbabwe: End of an Era Zimbabwe: End of an Era Speaker of parliament Jacob Mudenda today, 21 November, announced that President Robert Mugabe has tendered his resignation with immediate effect, preempting an impeachment process that had begun in parliament. The formal resignation lends constitutional legitimacy to Mugabe’s exit, which was triggered by a military intervention and the ruling party ZANU-PF’s… November 15, 2017
UK/ EU: May Still Likely to See Brexit Talks Move to Stage Two in December UK/ EU: May Still Likely to See Brexit Talks Move to Stage Two in December The domestic politics of Brexit are entering a crucial two weeks. May’s position is volatile, but she is more likely to stay than to be ousted. It remains likely that the December European Council paves the way for trade talks. The House of Commons began debate on the former “great… November 14, 2017
Italy: Berlusconi’s Alliance Wins in Sicily, but Far Right Sits in the Driver’s Seat Italy: Berlusconi’s Alliance Wins in Sicily, but Far Right Sits in the Driver’s Seat The outcome of the regional election in Sicily suggests that the center-right is the frontrunner ahead of next year’s general elections. Yet, it is doubtful whether it will secure an outright parliamentary majority. In the center-right bloc, the more populist right will likely play a major role, significantly curtailing Silvio… November 13, 2017
Say-on-Pay Rulebook – “Do’s and Don’ts” from an Investor Perspective Say-on-Pay Rulebook – “Do’s and Don’ts” from an Investor Perspective Advisory votes on compensation are more than half a decade old in the U.S., and the trends are clear: The vast majority of companies provide for annual votes. “Pay for performance” assessments underlie most investor voting. Each year the overall support level averages more than 90 percent, while about only… November 12, 2017
Thailand: Bhumibol’s Complicated Legacy Thailand: Bhumibol’s Complicated Legacy King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s legacy is that of a monarchy perceived as having strongly contributed to maintaining social and political stability over the past few decades. Reverence for the late King will be on full display in the next few days, to transfer some of his goodwill to the monarchy as… November 11, 2017
2017 Year in Review: Corporate Communications in Australia 2017 Year in Review: Corporate Communications in Australia There certainly has been plenty to interest and perplex Australia’s corporate communications professionals in 2017. Front and centre was ongoing media and political attention on the big banks. The ongoing question (and subsequent confirmation) of a full royal commission saw the ABA strengthen its team with some heavy political campaigning… November 1, 2017
Geopolitics of Putinism Geopolitics of Putinism In 2016, the geopolitics of Putin will remain the defining feature of Russia at home and abroad. Deteriorating economic conditions may drive the Kremlin to a more extreme position rather than reconciliation. Over the past year and a half, the majority of headlines covering Russia were defined by geopolitics. President… October 28, 2017
Corporate Security and Risk Mitigation Corporate Security and Risk Mitigation Initial Lessons from Las Vegas: A discussion between William Bratton, Executive Chairman, Risk Advisory and Kevin Kajiwara, Co-President, Political Risk Advisory William (“Bill”) J. Bratton, Executive Chairman of Teneo's Risk Advisory, and former Commissioner of the NYPD, spoke with Teneo's Political Risk Advisory Co-President, Kevin Kajiwara, about the security implications… October 28, 2017
Austria: What the Election Outcome Says About Populism in Europe Austria: What the Election Outcome Says About Populism in Europe The 15 October general elections have returned the expected victory for Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz and his center-right People’s Party (OVP). The outcome will most likely be the formation of a right-of-center government with the far-right Freedom Party (FPO). As discussed before, an OVP-FPO government would focus on identity issues… October 25, 2017
Seven for 17: Tactical Approaches to Proxy Season 2017 Seven for 17: Tactical Approaches to Proxy Season 2017 As most public companies approach the start of Proxy Season 2017, investor voting policies and the hottest trends in corporate governance are important content that highlight issues companies will face at their annual meetings. Equally important are the practical considerations for how to navigate the proxy advisors, engage with investors,… October 20, 2017
Managing Competitors and Preventing Miscalculations Managing Competitors and Preventing Miscalculations General Raymond Odierno retired in 2015 as the 38th Chief of Staff of the Army. His four decades of military service included a command role in the Persian Gulf War and three deployments to the Iraq War. His troops captured Saddam Hussein in 2003 and his direction of… October 19, 2017
CEOs and Law Enforcement Face Similar Threats CEOs and Law Enforcement Face Similar Threats In 1933, President Roosevelt issued his famous call to war against the Great Depression. He rallied the nation with his ringing declaration, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Much has changed since then, yet FDR’s rallying cry may be more relevant than ever. At that time,… October 18, 2017