The ‘glass cliff’ puts women in power during crisis — often without support

[The world needs only to look to Britain to see the glass cliff in effect]( March 28, 2019 It's called the ["glass cliff."]( It's the phenomenon of powerful women — CEOs or political figures — who are far more likely to ascend to leadership roles during a crisis, when the risk of failure is highest. The world needs only to look to Britain to see the glass cliff in effect: From the moment Theresa May became Britain's prime minister two years ago, her attention has been mostly focused on making Brexit a reality. May didn't cause the crisis — in fact she was against the UK divorce from the European Union — but she's been expected to fix it. Also, last month, US Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan announced the immigration system was stretched “beyond capacity” as record numbers of families arrived. “CBP is facing an unprecedented humanitarian border security crisis all along our southwest border,”[he said at a press conference on Wednesday.]( And Margrethe Vestager, the EU's competition commissioner, serves as a powerful force in the regulation of global businesses. She explains [how regulations are decided.]( — Anna Pratt, The Scan editor [No Images? Click here.]( [The ‘glass cliff’ puts women in power during crisis — often without support]( [The ‘glass cliff’ puts women in power during crisis — often without support]( When a company, a business or even a government is going through a crisis, a woman is more likely to be promoted or selected to deal with the turmoil. This phenomenon is called “glass cliff.” [The ‘glass cliff’ puts women in power during crisis — often without support]( [The ‘glass cliff’ puts women in power during crisis — often without support]( When a company, a business or even a government is going through a crisis, a woman is more likely to be promoted or selected to deal with the turmoil. This phenomenon is called “glass cliff.” [Why are so many migrant families arriving at the southern US border?]( [Why are so many migrant families arriving at the southern US border?]( The number of migrant families is unprecedented, and it seems like a paradox at a time when the Trump administration has focused on deterrence. So why are they arriving all at once? [Why are so many migrant families arriving at the southern US border?]( [Why are so many migrant families arriving at the southern US border?]( The number of migrant families is unprecedented, and it seems like a paradox at a time when the Trump administration has focused on deterrence. So why are they arriving all at once? [Europe is not afraid to regulate Big Tech. EU Competition Commissioner Vestager explains why.]( [Europe is not afraid to regulate Big Tech. EU Competition Commissioner Vestager explains why.]( The struggle between tech companies and government regulators continues. In many ways, Europe is ahead of policing high-tech companies. [Europe is not afraid to regulate Big Tech. EU Competition Commissioner Vestager explains why.]( [Europe is not afraid to regulate Big Tech. EU Competition Commissioner Vestager explains why.]( The struggle between tech companies and government regulators continues. In many ways, Europe is ahead of policing high-tech companies. [As Ukraine's presidential election approaches, the Kremlin is all the more comfortable in Crimea]( [As Ukraine's presidential election approaches, the Kremlin is all the more comfortable in Crimea]( In March 2014, Russia’s “reacquisition” of Crimea operated more like an invasion, depending on who you ask. Now, five years later, Putin appears as comfortable as ever in Crimea while Ukrainians continue to struggle against Russian domination in the region. [Seven decades after the bomb, children of Hiroshima victims still worry about hidden health effects]( [Seven decades after the bomb, children of Hiroshima victims still worry about hidden health effects]( Years before she was born, Nakatani Etsuko's father was poisoned by radiation from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. More than 70 years later, she still worries that she might get sick, too, and she wants the Japanese government to help. Hey, Scan reader… PRI takes a global approach to the news of the day. We help you understand how what happens around the world matters in Washington and in your neighborhood. Today more than ever, we need conversations, perspectives and diverse voices. [Donate Today >]( Enjoying The Scan? Forward it to a friend! And if you’re not getting it daily, it’s easy to subscribe. [Sign up here](. We also love feedback, so please [tell us how we’re doing](. Today’s newsletter was written by Anna Pratt. Find her on Twitter: [@annapratt](. [Press release]( [PRI Facebook]( [PRI Twitter]( [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [View in your browser]( The Scan is brought to you by [GlobalPost]( and [PRI - Public Radio International](.