In today’s interconnected global business environment, European organisations face an unprecedented complexity of security challenges and international risks. Business leaders must recognize that terrorist threats can emerge from multiple vectors – both from within their own workforce and from the communities where they operate. This dual nature of risk requires a sophisticated and comprehensive approach…
We are turning the microphone around this week with the chance to interview our host, Dominic Bowen, whilst he is in Mexico. Harriet Reading will host this week’s podcast, exploring topics with Dominic on the presidential transition, judicial reforms, security environments, and business risks in Mexico. The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for…
Our guest on this week’s episode – titled ‘How Russia Capitilises on Crises’ – is Dr. Stepan Stepanenko, a distinguished expert on Eastern European affairs, international relations, and defence policy. Dr. Stepanenko currently serves as the director of Forward Strategy Ltd., a UK-based political relations and media consultancy, and as Director of Research at the…
In this compelling episode of The International Risk Podcast, host Dominic Bowen engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Stepan Stepanenko, a leading expert on Eastern European affairs, international security, and disinformation strategies. Dr. Stepanenko serves as the Director of Forward Strategy Limited and Director of Research at the Forum for Foreign Relations, bringing invaluable…
In a recent episode of The International Risk Podcast, Dr. Stepan Stepanenko shed light on Russia’s sophisticated disinformation campaigns and their impact on social unrest in Western countries. This article delves deeper into one of the key topics discussed: the weaponization of social media by foreign actors, particularly Russia, to exploit and exacerbate social tensions….
Juan de Dios Cincunegui is Director of CIDEIPP, the International Centre of Parliamentary Studies, Research and Foresight at the School of Politics, Government and International Relations of Universidad Austral in Argentina. As a university professor, he directs the International Program on Parliamentary Diplomacy. He has dictated classes at ISEN (the Diplomatic Training School for Argentina)….
The International Risk Podcast delves into an analysis of the recent Venezuelan election on the 28th of July 2024. Protesters took to the streets in Venezuela days following the election as opposition leaders criticized the results of the election that saw President Nicolas Maduro secure another 6-year term in power. The opposition’s Maria Corina Machado…
The global business environment is marked by overlapping and continuous crises, a situation referred to as “permacrisis.” This state is defined by a confluence of geopolitical tensions, war, economic volatility, misinformation, extremism, supply chain disruptions, democracy decline, and the climate crisis. For businesses, this means operating under constant volatility, requiring heightened agility and strategic foresight….
This week on the International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen is joined by Waqar Rizvi, who shares his expertise on the evolving multipolar world order, the complexities of Iranian politics and society, and the challenges of combating misinformation in the digital age. Waqar Rizvi is a Canadian-Pakistani journalist, strategic consultant, and media expert with 17+ years…
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, the fight against misinformation has become increasingly complex. As highlighted by Waqar Rizvi in his conversation with Dominic Bowen on The International Risk Podcast, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of fact-checking and information verification. However, this powerful tool comes with its own set of challenges…
