Written by Elisa Garbil – 27.06.2025 What can I say? Another urgent and necessary read on the escalating risks of extremism, especially anti-feminist and right-wing radicalisation. Laura Bates’ Men Who Hate Women was one of the first books that opened my eyes to the growing threat landscape of misogynistic ideologies, particularly in digital spaces. Her new book is even…
In a revealing discussion on The International Risk Podcast, terrorism experts Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware shed light on the transforming landscape of far-right extremism and its growing implications for global security. Their insights, drawn from their recent book God, Guns, and Sedition, present a concerning picture of how traditional extremist movements have evolved in…
Bruce Hoffman is one of the world’s foremost authorities on terrorism and counterterrorism strategy, bringing nearly five decades of expertise to the analysis of extremist movements. As a Senior Fellow for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security at the Council on Foreign Relations, he provides critical insights into evolving security threats facing democratic institutions globally. Currently serving…
Coordinated and Produced by Elisa Garbil Deep dive into foreign politics this week! David Dunn and Dominic discuss extensively foreign politics of the US and the change a Harris or Trump administration would or would not make. Find out what the consequences and international risks are of either another Trump administration or on a new Harris…
Written by Elisa Garbil – 24.10.2024 The Upcoming US Elections give us a taste of what the world could look like under a Harris administration or a Trump administration. Today in this episode with David Dunn we dive into the five geopolitical risks of a Trump administration. 1. Russian Invasion? Firstly, the ongoing war in…
Written by Elisa Garbil – 07.10.2024 Misogyny is a complicated issue. One most acutely felt by women as they are on the receiving end. There has been a rise of misogynistic ideas amongst young boys and young men, with young men becoming increasingly more conservative whilst young women become more and more liberal. This leads…
Dr. Elizabeth Pearson is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for the MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London, and co-director of the Conflict, Violence and Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC). She is an Associate Fellow with the London-based think tank RUSI, the Royal United Services Institute, and with the International…
Coordinated and Produced by Elisa Garbil In this episode of The International Risk Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Pearson and Dominic the decision of the British government to make ‘extreme’ misogyny extremism. They dive into misogyny and its consequences., as well as into extremism. Furthermore, they discuss ways to tackle both issues, and what you and I can do…
David Dunn, Professor of International Politics and Director of Internationalisation for the College of Social Science at the University of Birmingham. David holds a MSc in International Studies and has a PhD in War Studies. He has diverse research interests that fit largely within the areas of US foreign and security policy, strategic and security studies,…
On 08 January, Brazil was met with the largest attack on its democracy in decades. An attack evocative of the 06 January rioters, who overtook the US Capitol, almost two years apart to the day. The parallels are undeniable and perhaps indicative of a rising international risk of violent civil unrest against democratic institutions. Jair…
