Shawn Balakrishnan

THE WRITER IS A PARTNER AT PENTA GROUP, A GLOBAL ADVISORY FIRM SPECIALISING IN STAKEHOLDER INTELLIGENCE AND GEOPOLITICAL RISK

Protecting children is increasingly taking precedence over earlier concerns about regulatory restraint.
THE BROAD VIEW

More countries are outlawing social media for children. Will Singapore join them?

2026-07-24T04:00:00.000Z
Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield parlimentary by-election was significant not simply because he won, but also because of how he won.

Andy Burnham’s victory may change Labour’s politics, but not Britain’s business direction

2026-06-23T03:31:16.000Z
American companies are increasingly being viewed through a political lens, regardless of sector or corporate behaviour.
THE BOTTOM LINE

European policymakers are losing faith in American business

2026-04-06T23:00:00.000Z