What happens when the world’s hunger for copper collides with a province where 63% live in poverty, most households lack reliable electricity and water, and dissent is met with disappearance? I’m Dominic Bowen, and this is The International Risk Podcast—where we cut through the noise to examine the risks that leaders have to grapple with…
Lateef Johar Baloch is a human rights advocate, researcher, and member of the Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB). With years of experience documenting abuses against marginalised communities and human rights defenders, he focuses on Balochistan’s political landscape, natural resource extraction, and the impacts of state policies on ethnocultural groups. Originally from a rural village…
Dr Olivia Mason is a Lecturer in Political Geography at Newcastle University. Her research explores mobility politics and resource colonialism, with a focus on Jordan and the South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region. She is particularly interested in how colonial legacies continue to shape environmental governance, nature, and cultural heritage. Olivia is committed to environmental and social justice and has worked extensively with…
Written by Elisa Garbil – 12.06.2025 From Nauru to Nigeria, the scars of imperialism are written into the land, the waters, and the air. Understanding these histories is critical in order to address the environmental crises of today properly. The great empires of the colonial era didn’t just redraw the political map, they permanently altered…
Coordinated and Produced by Elisa Garbil Today Dominic Bowen hosts Dr. Olivia Mason. They dive into the intricacies of post-colonial states, environmental collapse and how the colonial era has influenced this collapse, post-colonial neglect, the re-shaping of colonial control in a post-colonial era through for example international conservation efforts, green colonialism as a form of resource…
Author: Camila Mateos Betancourt We live in a world where cultures, societies, politics, and economies are deeply interconnected. Events in one part of the globe can directly or indirectly impact people in distant regions. This interconnectedness brings significant risks, including health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, trade wars disrupting supply chains, and an increase in…
This week, Dominic Bowen welcomes Muraly Srinarayanathas to The International Risk Podcast for a compelling discussion on the balance between global integration and local adaptation in todayâs business landscape. Together, they explore how understanding cultural differences can enhance business strategy, why companies sometimes overlook local environments, and the risks and opportunities of embracing multiculturalism in…
Muraly Srinarayanathas, author of Between Borders, Beyond Boundaries: Strategies for Authentic Business Engagement in an Interconnected World, is a global strategist and serial entrepreneur. He is co-founder and executive chairman of 369 Global, a conglomerate involved in skills training and workforce development, media and communications, and global market facilitation. He also founded 3 Magazine, a luxury…
This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen sits down with John Bruce, an expert in cybersecurity law and policy, to explore the evolution of state-sponsored cyber activity, and what these developments mean for businesses and governments worldwide. Cyber operations have changed significantly over the last few decades. Once highly targeted and discreet, state-sponsored cyber…
Author: Camila Mateos Betancourt State-sponsored cyberattacks, and cyber threats in general, are complex issues that many may choose to overlook due to a lack of expertise. However, in today’s digitally interconnected world, no one is immune; whether you are a government, a business, or a private citizen, you can become a target. To gain deeper…
