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International Risk and Volatility Is the Cost of Doing Business: Clarity Is Your Competitive Advantage

By Dominic Bowen Host of The International Risk Podcast | Partner at 2Secure | Strategic Advisor In today’s fractured world, business leaders and policymakers face a daunting reality: global volatility isn’t a disruption, it’s the baseline. As Host of The International Risk Podcast, and a Partner at a leading Risk Management Consulting Firm, I speak…

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A Risk-Based Analysis of the DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal

Written by Elisa Garbil – 18.07.2025 On the 27th of June 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda signed a landmark peace agreement in Washington, D.C., mediated by the United States and Qatar. This deal is meant to be potential turning point in the region’s turbulent history, the deal, which has…

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Immigration, Integration, and the Crisis of Perception

Written by Elisa Garbil – 14.07.2025 Across the UK and Europe, immigration has become one of the most politically charged and socially divisive issues of the 21st century. Once regarded primarily through the lens of economic necessity or humanitarian response, migration is now increasingly seen as a threat to national identity, security, and sovereignty. While migration has…

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Understanding Religious Extremism: A Multidisciplinary View

Written by Elisa Garbil – 10.07.2025 Religious extremism is often portrayed in stark and simplistic terms, dangerous, irrational, and rooted in blind faith. But research from philosophers, psychologists, and international organisations paints a more nuanced picture. It reveals that extremism isn’t solely about belief systems; it’s about identity, psychological vulnerabilities, and the socio-political environments in…

Geopolitical Risks of Monopolised Infrastructure in Orbit: The Case of Starlink

Geopolitical Risks of Monopolised Infrastructure in Orbit: The Case of Starlink

In recent years, the rapid ascent of Starlink has redefined the balance of power in low Earth orbit (LEO) and brought with it some international risk. Backed by SpaceX and supported by the U.S. Government, Starlink now operates the majority of active satellites in space, with more than 6,500 already deployed and thousands more planned….

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The Risks of Neglecting Youth Work: Why Prevention Is Our Safest Bet

Written by Elisa Garbil – 03.07.2025 Youth work stands as one of the most powerful yet underutilised tools we have to support young people in a rapidly changing world. At its core, youth work is an educational, relational, and voluntary practice that helps young people between the ages of 11 and 25 develop confidence, resilience,…

The Red Sea Crisis: Global Maritime Security and Trade Amidst Growing International Risk

The Red Sea Crisis: Global Maritime Security and Trade Amidst Growing International Risk

The Red Sea, a linchpin of global commerce, has become a vortex of geopolitical friction, maritime instability, and international risk. In a recent dialogue on the International Risk Podcast, Professor Jamie Shea, a renowned academic and seasoned strategist with 38 years at NATO, including as Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges, illuminated the…

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The Architecture of Risk in the Iran–Israel Conflict

Written by Elisa Garbil – 27.06.2025 The ongoing Iran–Israel conflict serves as a potent case study of risk in modern geopolitics. The military confrontations between the two states have escalated into a volatile standoff that threatens to spiral into regional war, draw in global powers, and redefine the thresholds of nuclear engagement. Having the USA…

Commercial Ascendancy in Space: Navigating the Nexus of Innovation and Security

Commercial Ascendancy in Space: Navigating the Nexus of Innovation and Security

The ascent of commercial enterprises in space has redefined the contours of global exploration, propelling technological frontiers while casting intricate challenges to international security. No longer the sole province of state actors, the orbital domain now thrums with private ventures deploying vast satellite networks and envisioning extraterrestrial habitats. This transformation, however, invites a pressing question:…