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Democracy Under Siege: Lessons from Iraq and Global Electoral Integrity

ByGeorge Rock

As the Middle East navigates a year marked by upheaval—Syria’s post-Assad transition and Israel’s escalated conflict with Lebanon—another critical narrative unfolds with quieter urgency. Iraq, a nation of immense geopolitical importance, approaches its 2025 elections amid complex challenges that mirror broader global threats to democracy. Iraq’s precarious experiment with democracy, its lessons for post-conflict governance,…

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Dr Abdulhaleem Mohammed

ByGeorge Rock

Dr. Abdulhaleem Mohammed is a distinguished election and legal specialist with extensive experience in advancing democratic governance and electoral integrity. Currently serving with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) in Iraq, he provides technical and legal advice to the Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) on electoral systems, legal frameworks, and the development of…

Episode 195: Iraq’s Electoral System: Corruption, Reform and International Risk with Dr Abdulhaleem Mohammed

ByCamila Mateos Betancourt

This week’s mid-week episode is between Dominic and Dr Abdulhaleem. They discuss the intricacies and difficulties of the electoral system in Iraq, including the significant corruption and voter apathy that has been ever present in its post-2003 electoral system, the numerous reforms that have been introduced and an assessment of the international risks posed by…

Season 5 Premiere: Your Questions, Our Answers

ByRima Arrach

Happy New Year from all of us at The International Risk Podcast! We’re excited to kick off 2025 with the launch of Season 5, and what better way to start than by answering your questions? Join Elisa, Rima, and Dominic as they dive into listener-submitted topics, tackling some of the most pressing international risks shaping our world. From…

Episode 183: The US Election Results discussed with Lara Kristjándóttir

ByElisa Garbil

Join us on our analysis of another Trump term. We discuss with Lara Kristjansdottir what the consequences are for US, Chinese and EU businesses for the threatened import tariffs. In addition, we discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and what we think will happen now that Trump is in power. Finally, will Trump fulfil his…

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Lara Kristjándóttir

ByElisa Garbil

Lara Kristjánsdóttir is an analyst at 2Secure, specialising in strategic advisory and international risk management. With a background in security studies and crisis management, Lara provides organisations with strategic guidance to develop and refine robust risk management structures. Through Lara’s expertise, she helps clients effectively identify, analyse, and mitigate risks, empowering them to pursue growth…

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Jonathan Panikoff

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Jonathan Panikoff is the director of the Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council’s Middle East Program. A former career US intelligence officer, who served as the deputy national intelligence officer for the Near East at the National Intelligence Council (NIC) from 2015 to 2020. In this role, he represented the Office of the…

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International and Domestic Risks Amidst USA Political Volatility

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As the United States approaches a critical juncture in its political landscape with the upcoming presidential election in November, businesses and investors find themselves navigating a sea of uncertainty and significant international risk. The potential implications of either a Trump or Harris presidency extend far beyond domestic policies, influencing global markets and international relations, and…

The Risks Associated with the Assassination Attempt on Trump

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On Saturday, former US President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. I have spoken with our Beredskap and all of our clients are safe.  The incident, which occurred at the Butler Farm Show Grounds, has raised serious questions about security protocols for high-profile public figures…

Episode 162: Social Media, Misinformation, and the Risks to Elections in 2024 with Professor Leticia Bode

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As we heard from Professor Stephan Lewandowsky, misinformation is a growing problem both in everyday life, and particularly in the political sphere. With more than 2 billion participating in democratic processes this year, it is indisputable that the risks of misinformation are higher than ever; and nowhere will this be more evident than in the…