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As Kyiv Stands Firm, The USA Wavers: Why Resilience in Ukraine Is a Blueprint, and Trump’s Concessions Are a Warning To Europe This week, our host Dominic Bowen recorded a video in Kyiv. Minutes before filming, two Russian missile were launched. The air raid sirens were hard to ignore, but life on the streets resumed…
Written by Elisa Garbil – 20.03.2025 One TV show in particular is making waves at the moment, Adolescence is a 2025 British crime drama miniseries which aired on Netflix in March. The series follows the 13-year-old Jamie Miller who is accused of murdering his classmate Katie. The entire story unfolds over 13 months and concludes…
Author: Camila Mateos Betancourt Cyber threats are not a new phenomenon in our interconnected world, but their scale and impact have grown significantly with advancements in technology and its increasing accessibility to a wider range of actors. As humans, we have become deeply reliant on technological devices for our daily lives. Beyond personal devices like…
The Ukrainians are acutely aware that the odds are stacked against them. And they also understand that Russia’s invasion and the international risks represent an existential threat to their nation, their people, and the rest of Europe. This helps to explain the remarkable resilience displayed by Ukraine’s army and Ukrainian society as a whole. Faced…
Author: Camila Mateos Betancourt Germany held its elections in late February, resulting in a victory for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its leader, Friedrich Merz, who is set to become the next chancellor. The CDU/CSU alliance secured 28.5% of the vote, reclaiming leadership. However, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) made significant gains, securing…
Written by Elisa Garbil – 10.03.2025 The concept of banking cartels refers to the idea that a group of powerful financial institutions – often both private and public – collaborate to exert control over the global financial system, including the money supply, credit, and interest rates. While the term “banking cartel” is not typically used in formal…
Written by Elisa Garbil – 03.03.2025 Global internet scams are more and more prevalent in the world, especially after the digitalisation of everything. With AI being used to interview candidates for new roles in businesses for example, one can assume that AI is also being used for other means. The UNODC mentions that especially the…
Author: Camila Mateos Betancourt In a world where tensions evolve across different regions, keeping up with global events can be overwhelming. At The International Risk Podcast, we believe it is crucial to bring attention to issues that may not always dominate news feeds or social media timelines. Explore our episodes on the situation in El…
Germany’s recent federal election has ushered in a period of political upheaval, with significant implications for defense spending, fiscal policy, the risk environment, and international relations. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Friedrich Merz, secured a plurality with 28.5 percent of the vote, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved a historic second…
Written by Elisa Garbil – 24.02.2025 Since Nayib Bukele came into power on the 1st of June 2019, El Salavador has seen a drastic change in the safety of the country. El Salavdor has come from the world capital for murder into a country safer than Canada. Citizens can move freely in former gang-controlled areas…
