Coordinated and Produced by Elisa Garbil In this episode Dominic hosts Perry Kyles as they dive into banking cartels. They discuss what a banking cartel is, what it entails, and what could be a solution. Perry offers the alternative of gold and explains what the benefits are! Dr. Perry Kyles is a seasoned expert in economic…
Written by Elisa Garbil – 10.03.2025 The concept of banking cartels refers to the idea that a group of powerful financial institutions – often both private and public – collaborate to exert control over the global financial system, including the money supply, credit, and interest rates. While the term “banking cartel” is not typically used in formal…
This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen sits down with Joshua Z. Walker to analyze the deepening crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) beyond the commonly discussed issue of resource extraction. With the resurgence of the M23 rebellion, the occupation of key territories, and growing concerns over Rwanda’s involvement, the region…
Germany’s recent federal election has ushered in a period of political upheaval, with significant implications for defense spending, fiscal policy, the risk environment, and international relations. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Friedrich Merz, secured a plurality with 28.5 percent of the vote, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved a historic second…
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…
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…
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. 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…
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…
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…
