Meet our diverse roster of international experts, thought leaders, and practitioners. Discover the unique insights and experiences each guest brings to our discussions on global risk, security, and geopolitics.
Sander van der Linden, Ph.D., is Professor of Social Psychology in Society and Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. He has won numerous awards for his research on human judgment, communication, and decision-making, including the Rising Star Award from the Association for Psychological Science…
Jacob Ware is a distinguished expert in contemporary extremist movements and domestic terrorism, currently serving as a Research Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. His work focuses on the critical intersection of far-right extremism, digital radicalisation, and national security, providing crucial insights into emerging threats to democratic institutions. As an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown…
Bruce Hoffman is one of the world’s foremost authorities on terrorism and counterterrorism strategy, bringing nearly five decades of expertise to the analysis of extremist movements. As a Senior Fellow for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security at the Council on Foreign Relations, he provides critical insights into evolving security threats facing democratic institutions globally. Currently serving…
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…
Dr. Elizabeth Pearson is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for the MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London, and co-director of the Conflict, Violence and Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC). She is an Associate Fellow with the London-based think tank RUSI, the Royal United Services Institute, and with the International…
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)….
Waqar Rizvi is a Canadian-Pakistani journalist, strategic consultant, and media expert with over 17 years of global experience in geopolitical analysis, AI ethics, and media research. He holds a Master’s degree in Media Ethics from the University of Sussex, combining academic rigour with hands-on expertise in journalism, policy consulting, and digital media. Currently, Rizvi leads…
Nicholas Martin is the CEO of Stay Safe Global and The Stay Safe Global Charitable Trust, leading the way in combatting abuse, harassment, and violence through innovative safety programs, organisational consultancy and online resources. He has been internationally lauded for his expertise in creating informed and supportive workspaces on all aspects of personal safety. His…
Krisztina Kalman is the Director of MM Markets, an international management consultancy providing strategy, as well as a commercial and technical consulting services for the metal, mining and material sectors. Krisztina has gathered over 20 years of expertise in strategy and management consulting. Her commodity focus has been copper, nickel, aluminium, chromium, steel, gold, PGMs and…
Colin Bennett is an experienced industry and market researcher, a senior and successful leader with many years of combined industry, consulting, communications and management practice. Colin has experience in building and leading teams and creating highly professional and performing departments. Colin has a proven ability to inspire, build and manage, and with a unique mix…
