Today Dominic has Amanda McClelland on the show. They dive into pandemics, epidemics, how climate change might influence the rise of epidemics, what future responses should be would another pandemic occur, and much more! Amanda McClelland is a globally recognised leader in epidemic prevention and public health management. Amanda has been on the frontlines of some…
This week Dominic has Amanda McClelland on the podcast! They dive into pandemics, epidemics, how climate change might influence the rise of epidemics, what future responses should be would another pandemic occur, and much more! Listen here. Outbreaks and Disease An outbreak of a disease is in a community. An epidemic is limited to a…
Amanda McClelland is the Senior Vice President of Prevent Epidemics at Resolve to Save Lives, where she leads a team working to accelerate progress to make the world safer from epidemics. Amanda is a notable expert in international public health management and health systems strengthening, especially in emergency health, epidemic control, disease prevention and response…
In this week’s midweek episode, we explore the institutional and socioeconomic risks and opportunities facing Syria in the aftermath of the Assad regime. Joined by Zaki Mehchy, we delve into the critical steps that both the international community and Syria’s next government must prioritize in the coming years. From resilience-building and community engagement to targeted…
Zaki Mehchy is a policy fellow at London School of Economics and Political Science Conflict and Civicness Research Group (CCRG), a researcher at the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform (PeaceRep) and a co-founder of the Syrian Center for Policy Research. Zaki has dedicated his career to advancing development policies and addressing the complex socio-economic…
This week Dominic has Joseph Daher back on the podcast. They discuss how the Assad Regime has fallen. Moreover they dive into what Turkey is hoping to get out of the fall of the Assad Regime, how Iran’s Axis of Resistance might be crumbling slowly, what Israel is hoping to get out of the fall…
The Syrian civil war, now entering its 13th year, remains one of the most complex and devastating conflicts in modern history. With multiple actors involved and shifting alliances, Syria’s war has not only torn the country apart but also drawn in neighboring states, including Israel. Recent developments, including Israel’s aggressive military actions, the ongoing humanitarian…
In this episode, Dominic speaks to Roz Etwaria, a social justice practitioner, and equity, diversity, and inclusion consultant. They discuss the war on women, representation in politics, as well as the need for promoting wage equality along with a more diverse and inclusive workforce and workplace. Visit Roz website RozEtwaria.com and LinkedIn International Risk Podcast…