Lara Kristjiandottir

Lara Kristjándóttir

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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Corporate Preparedness: Mitigating The Threat of Terrorism

In today’s interconnected global business environment, European organisations face an unprecedented complexity of security challenges and international risks. Business leaders must recognize that terrorist threats can emerge from multiple vectors – both from within their own workforce and from the communities where they operate. This dual nature of risk requires a sophisticated and comprehensive approach…

Episode 180: David Dunn on the Consequences of of a Harris or Trump Administration

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…

Episode 179: Risk in Mexico with Dominic Bowen and Harriet Reading

We are turning the microphone around this week with the chance to interview our host, Dominic Bowen, whilst he is in Mexico. Harriet Reading will host this week’s podcast, exploring topics with Dominic on the presidential transition, judicial reforms, security environments, and business risks in Mexico.  The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for…

The Weaponisation of Social Media by States: How Russia Exploits Digital Platforms to Fuel Social Unrest in the West

The Weaponisation of Social Media by States: How Russia Exploits Digital Platforms to Fuel Social Unrest in the West

In a recent episode of The International Risk Podcast, Dr. Stepan Stepanenko shed light on Russia’s sophisticated disinformation campaigns and their impact on social unrest in Western countries. This article delves deeper into one of the key topics discussed: the weaponization of social media by foreign actors, particularly Russia, to exploit and exacerbate social tensions….

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Misogyny and Extremists

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…

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Dr. Elizabeth Pearson

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…

Episode 176: Misogyny with Doctor Elizabeth Pearson

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…

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The International Risks of a Permacrisis

The global business environment is marked by overlapping and continuous crises, a situation referred to as “permacrisis.” This state is defined by a confluence of geopolitical tensions, war, economic volatility, misinformation, extremism, supply chain disruptions, democracy decline, and the climate crisis. For businesses, this means operating under constant volatility, requiring heightened agility and strategic foresight….