We never know when a crisis might explode. Some 'sudden impact' events, such as terrorist attacks or natural disasters, blow up out of a clear blue sky. Other 'slow burn' crises smoulder away for years, often with warning signs ignored along the way until it's too late. Professor Sir David Omand draws on his experience in defence, security and intelligence, including as Director of GCHQ and UK Security and Intelligence Coordinator, to show how you can detect a looming crisis and extinguish it (or at least survive it with minimum loss). Using gripping real-world examples from his storied career, and drawing lessons from historic catastrophes, this empowering book is filled with practical advice on how to survive the multiplying crises of the future. This is an essential toolkit for our turbulent 21st century, as well as an exhilarating read for anyone interested in the state of our world - and how we might improve it.