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.
Dr Colin P. Clarke is one of the leading analysts of contemporary terrorism, with particular expertise in how violent organisations adapt under pressure, finance themselves, build international reach, and intersect with organised crime, proxy warfare, and geopolitics. Dr Clarke currently serves as Executive Director of The Soufan Center, having previously held roles as Director of…
Anja Shortland is Professor of Political Economy at King’s College London, where she studies private governance in some of the world’s most complex and hostile markets, including kidnapping, piracy, fine art theft, antiquities, and ransomware. Her work explores how people trade, negotiate, and create systems of order in environments where formal state enforcement is weak…
Dr. Florian Krampe is a German/Swedish political scientist and is the Director of Studies, Peace and Development, at SIPRI. He is also Director of the SIPRI Climate Change and Risk Programme. His particular focus is on peace and conflict research, environmental and climate security, and international security. With over 16 years of experience, Dr. Krampe…
Robert Siciliano is an American security expert, private investigator, speaker, and public commentator whose work focuses on fraud prevention, identity protection, and the human side of cyber risk. He is the CEO of Safr.Me and Head Trainer at Protect Now, where he helps organisations and individuals strengthen their defences against scams, impersonation, social engineering, and…
Irvin Waller is Professor Emeritus of Criminology at the University of Ottawa, whose work focuses on reducing interpersonal violence and advancing victims’ rights across national and international contexts. His research and policy engagement examine how evidence-based prevention strategies can significantly reduce violent crime, with a particular emphasis on translating successful interventions into scalable public policy….
Thomas serves as Executive Director of the CCOD, where he oversees the organisation’s management and strategic direction. In this role, he is responsible for shaping the Council’s policy positions and representing its members in engagements with key stakeholders. He is also the founder and CEO of Polis Analysis, established in October 2019, which specialises in…
As Senior Analyst for Mexico at the International Crisis Group, David researches organised crime, violence, corruption and conflict in the country, blending fieldwork and investigative reporting tools. He analyses and formulates policy strategies aimed at preventing, mitigating or resolving conflict.Trained as an investigative reporter and documentary producer, David has eight years of journalism experience, working…
Craig Unsworth is a commercially proven portfolio Chief Product Officer and Non-Executive Director who works at the intersection of Private Equity, AI, and product transformation. With two decades of experience and over 60 transactions under his belt, Craig partners with private equity firms and their portfolio companies to unlock growth, build capability, and accelerate value…
Paul Hefel-James is a freelance journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon. He covers migration and refugee issues, the humanitarian sector and conflict in the Middle East region. His previous publications include explorations of labor migration in Lebanon, Syrian archives, Israel’s targeting of civilians, including journalists, and the displacement crisis during the Israel-Hezbollah war. He is the…
Norman Leach is a Canadian military historian, writer, public speaker, and defence-industry leader whose work spans Canadian military history, strategic commentary, and international business. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Western Canada Defence Industries Association and is a regular contributor to the Canadian Defence Review and other military and historical journals. A prolific…
