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Armenia: Between Russia and the West and the Complicated Dynamics of Peace with Azerbaijan

Recently, an apparent warning was issued to Armenia via the Russian Ambassador. OC Media reported that at the “East-West Confrontation: Ukrainian Dimension. Scenarios for the Future” conference in Yerevan, Sergei Kopyrkin, in reference to Ukraine, advised Armenia that the current situation there: Clearly demonstrates what can happen if a state abandons its own national interests…

Dr. Vahram Ter-Matevosyan

Dr. Vahram Ter-Matevosyan

Dr. Vahram Ter-Matevosyan is a leading scholar on the foreign and security policies of Turkey and the South Caucasus. He holds a PhD in History from the University of Bergen, with additional degrees from Lund University and the Institute of Oriental Studies in Armenia. A former Fulbright Scholar at UC Berkeley and Visiting Professor at Duke…

Episode 227: Fraud and KYC with Jason Costain

This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen speaks with Jason Costain, one of the UK’s leading fraud strategists and the founder of Javloc, a specialist consultancy in financial crime prevention. In this deep-dive episode, they examine the accelerating threat landscape shaped by fraud, artificial intelligence, and the unintended consequences of digital innovation. From…

Anna Provan, CFFP

Anna Provan

Anna Provan is the Peace and Security Programme Manager at the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy (CFFP). She has a proven track record of research, writing, public engagement, and capacity-building on the gendered and humanitarian impacts of weapons use and transfer, as well as the wider implications of conflict and militarisation for the pursuit of…

Episode 226: Arms Trade from a Feminist Security Perspective with Anna Provan

Coordinated and Produced by Elisa Garbil Today we’ll dive into the often-overlooked realities of how women and girls experience armed conflict! Whether women are the victims, combatants, or leaders in peace-building. From the risks of gender-based violence and the underrepresentation of women in disarmament efforts to the long-term socio-economic impacts of the global arms trade, this…

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Militarised Masculinities

Written by Elisa Garbil – 28.04.2025 The global arms trade doesn’t just fuel warzones, it fuels inequality, exploitation, and violence against the most vulnerable and these risks can be observed internationally. While men and boys are often portrayed as the primary actors in conflict, it is women and girls who disproportionately bear the brunt of…

Dr. Shan Nair

Dr. Shan Nair

Dr. Shan Nair is an entrepreneur and consultant on international expansion and provides great insights on identifying and managing international risks. He was the first to spot and develop the niche market of International Expansion Services, which was previously fragmented. In the process he has worked with many companies in their early stages who have since become…

Episode 225: Challenges and Opportunities for CFOs and Companies Expanding Internationally with Dr. Shan Nair

This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen sits down with Dr. Shan Nair, a global authority on international business expansion and strategic risk advisory. In this high-impact episode, they unpack the real-world implications of geopolitical instability, regulatory shifts, and trade policy disruptions on corporate expansion. From tariff risks to the rising cost of…

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The Challenges and Opportunities of International Expansion in 2025: Tariffs, Talent and Culture

In an increasingly interconnected world, businesses seeking international expansion face a landscape shaped by both opportunity and complexity. As we move through 2025, organisations must navigate evolving geopolitical tensions, shifting regulatory frameworks, and cultural nuances that can make or break their global strategies. From tariffs and trade barriers to talent acquisition and cultural adaptation, international…