Volume 19 Issue 4
Out now!
News and comment: This edition opens with critiques of organisational preparedness and reflections on humanity’s trajectory. Highlights include Phil Trendall’s analysis of organisations’ inability to learn from past crises and Matt Minshall’s thoughts on the human world’s possible demise
CRJ turns 20: This issue is extremely special because it marks how far we have come and how much farther we still have to go. Read Luavut Zahid's interview with Editor Emeritus Emily Hough as they reflect on two decades of CRJ. We also explore key shifts in crisis communication, emergency preparedness, and disaster management. Articles examine Brazil’s evolving disaster policies, the effects of post-9/11 counterterrorism, and the lasting consequences of Hurricane Ivan. Experts reflect on lessons learned from two decades of emergencies
Climate & hazards: This edition delves into the catastrophic 2024 Atlantic hurricane season in the US, Zambia’s climate crisis, and the intersection of climate justice and equity. The articles highlight the persistent environmental challenges and explore potential solutions to these crises
Aviation security: The section analyses aviation challenges, from autonomous aircraft to reputational crises. Experts tackle human factors, systems-based approaches to security, and the industry’s struggles with conflict zones and smog-related disruptions
Cognitive warfare: As technology reshapes the battlefield, articles examine how nations like Russia and China exploit cognitive vulnerabilities and NATO’s strategies to counter these threats. Topics include decision-making manipulation, espionage retaliation, and cognitive resilience
Communities & response: From terror attacks in Moscow to the repercussions of mass tourism, this section highlights societal turbulence. Healthcare professionals’ trauma and the complexity of grief in crisis response are explored, along with a broader look at resilience, sustainability, and continuity
Plus: News, events, and frontline
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