It's easy to argue that global politics are in a volatile state, to say the least. In the last few years alone we've seen numerous trade disputes, cracks in relationships, and the start of major conflicts - which show no signs of slowing down.

With the West and China locked in a seemingly endless battle to dominate global trade, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and more recently the crisis in Israel and Gaza, there are no shortages of global challenges and economic shocks.

The UK positions itself as a world leader and frequently gets involved in geopolitical events, placing a big target on its back for unfriendly governments. And as the world has become increasingly digitalised, it has opened up a new frontier with which to conduct under the table warfare; the digital realm.