Nicholas Cheeseman

Nic Cheeseman (@fromagehomme) is Professor of Democracy at the University of Birmingham, and the Director of the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR). He was formerly the Director of the African Studies Centre at the University of Oxford. Dr Cheeseman mainly works on democracy, elections and development, including a range of topics such as election rigging, political campaigning, corruption,…

Rosa Freedman

Rosa Freedman is the inaugural Professor of Law, Conflict and Global Development at the University of Reading. She received her LLB, LLM and PhD from the University of London, and is a non-practising barrister and member of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn. Freedman’s research focuses on the UN and human rights. She has published…

Episode 161: Exploring the Crisis in Haiti with Professor Rosa Freedman

At the International Risk Podcast, we aim to highlight key risks and global issues from all over the world, particularly those that fall through the cracks of mainstream media; and today’s podcast is no different. Since 2010, earthquake, Haiti has been the site of an ongoing crisis. At various points, key moments have broken through…

Special Edition – A Discussion of the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Gaza

It has been nearly six months since Israel began its campaign to eliminate Hamas in Gaza, following the horrific terrorist attack on October 7th. Today, Ben Lawson, intern at the International Risk Podcast is joined by Dominic Bowen, the host of the podcast to discuss some of the new developments in the conflict, as well…

The Board’s Role in Preparing for Extraordinary Risk: A Comprehensive Approach to Risk Management

In an era marked by unprecedented challenges, a significant number of organisations have come to the realization that their preparedness for crises is insufficient. These crises and emerging risks could potentially destabilize them and, in extreme cases, force them out of business. This article delves into the crucial role of the board in ensuring readiness for…

Episode 79: Thomas Lahnthaler on self-care and self-reflection as part of crisis management

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