Episode 209: China, Africa, and the Green Energy Puzzle: Risks and Opportunities with Fikayo Akeredolu

In this episode of The International Risk Podcast, we explore China’s evolving role in Africa’s energy landscape with Fikayo Akeredolu, a DPhil candidate at Oxford specializing in the political economy of energy in Nigeria. We discuss: Join us as we analyze the opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s energy future and the strategic role China plays in this…

Enterprise Security in a Globalized World: How ISO 22340 Is Redefining Risk Management

Enterprise Security in a Globalized World: How ISO 22340 Is Redefining Risk Management

In today’s interconnected global economy, organisations face an unprecedented array of international risks, threats, and disruptions. From geopolitical tensions and supply chain bottlenecks to sophisticated cybercriminals and insider risks, the pressures on corporate security and enterprise risk management multiply each day. In response to these mounting challenges, ISO 22340 – formally titled Security and Resilience—Protective…

Episode 204: Russia-NATO Relations, Disinformation, Cybersecurity and International Co-ordination with Dr. Marion Messmer

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Marion Messmer, a senior research fellow in the International Security Programme at Chatham House. Dr. Messmer discusses the deterioration of Russia’s relationship with the West, the importance of protecting NATO member’s critical infrastructure, arms control, nuclear risk reduction, and the significance of continued international cooperation.  Before joining…

Dr Marion Messmer

Dr Marion Messmer

Dr. Messmer discusses the deterioration of Russia’s relationship with the West, the importance of protecting NATO member’s critical infrastructure, arms control, nuclear risk reduction and the significance of continued international co-operation.  Before joining Chatham House, Marion was the Co-Director of BASIC, where she led on the organisation’s nuclear risk reduction and disarmament work. She is…

ISO 28000 Supply Chain Security Risk Management

ISO 28000: Reducing Risk Impact and Likelihood for Businesses

In today’s interconnected global economy, businesses face an ever-increasing array of risks that can disrupt their operations and supply chains. From theft and terrorism to cyberattacks and natural disasters, these threats can have severe consequences for organisations of all sizes. To address these challenges, many companies are turning to ISO 28000, an international standard for…

Episode 200: Dr Leila Alieva on The Influence of Soft Power in Putin’s War on Ukraine and Continued Aggression in The Baltic Sea

Dr. Leila Alieva is an Associate of Russian and East European Studies (REES) at the Oxford University School for Global and Area Studies. She also teaches a course on the Political Economy of Energy Transition at Oxford’s Department of Continued Education and is currently working with Friends of Europe. Originally from Azerbaijan, Dr. Alieva founded…

Evolution of Warfare: An Analysis of Ukraine’s Use of Drones and Increasing Presence in North Africa. 

Evolution of Warfare: An Analysis of Ukraine’s Use of Drones and Increasing Presence in North Africa. 

As Ukraine enters its third year of active conflict against Russia’s illegal invasion in 2022, and the world prepares for the impact of a second Trump presidency, a shift in the battlefield is unfolding and the international risks remain at the forefront of everyones’ minds. Despite being outmatched in size and military resources, the latest news reports…

Episode 198: Evolving Warfare in Ukraine and the Global Risks of Russian Aggression in the Baltic and Africa

In this episode, we are joined by the acclaimed Doug Livermore, a man with extensive experience in active combat and within US intelligence services. Mr Livermore engages in an in-depth discussion regarding the evolution of the Ukraine war, the impact of increased drone warfare and the risks and solutions surrounding Russian aggression in the Baltic…

Doug LIvermore on the International Risk Podcast discussing Russia

Doug Livermore

Doug Livermore is the Senior Vice President for Solution Engineering at the CenCore Group and the Deputy Commander for Special Operations Detachment – Joint Special Operations Command in the North Carolina Army National Guard. Prior to joining CenCore, he served for three years as the Director of Sensitive Activities and Irregular Warfare in the Office for the Department of…

Episode 197: Unpacking the ICJ’s Ruling: South Africa v. Israel and the Quest for Justice

In this compelling episode of The International Risk Podcast, we are joined by Professor S. Michael Lynk, renowned legal scholar and former UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory. Together, we dive deep into the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) landmark ruling in the South Africa v. Israel case, which declared…