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…
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…
Written by Elisa Garbil – 24.10.2024 The Upcoming US Elections give us a taste of what the world could look like under a Harris administration or a Trump administration. Today in this episode with David Dunn we dive into the five geopolitical risks of a Trump administration. 1. Russian Invasion? Firstly, the ongoing war in…
Our guest on this week’s episode – titled ‘How Russia Capitilises on Crises’ – is Dr. Stepan Stepanenko, a distinguished expert on Eastern European affairs, international relations, and defence policy. Dr. Stepanenko currently serves as the director of Forward Strategy Ltd., a UK-based political relations and media consultancy, and as Director of Research at the…
In this compelling episode of The International Risk Podcast, host Dominic Bowen engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Stepan Stepanenko, a leading expert on Eastern European affairs, international security, and disinformation strategies. Dr. Stepanenko serves as the Director of Forward Strategy Limited and Director of Research at the Forum for Foreign Relations, bringing invaluable…
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….
Written by Elisa Garbil – 26.09.2024 A Little History The conflict between Israel and Lebanon is not new. It started with the Arab-Israeli War in 1948, where Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Transjordan (now Jordan), and Iraq declared war on the newly pronounced, state of Israel, which had declared its independence on the 14th of May 1948. On…
Coordinated and Produced by Elisa Garbil In this episode of The International Risk Podcast, Joseph Daher and Dominic discuss Lebanese and Israeli relations, the case of Palestine, genocide in Gaza, recent Syrian history, and finally what a solution would be. Joseph Daher, is a Swiss-Syrian academic and activist. He currently teaches at the University of Lausanne (Switzerland), and at the University…
David Dunn, Professor of International Politics and Director of Internationalisation for the College of Social Science at the University of Birmingham. David holds a MSc in International Studies and has a PhD in War Studies. He has diverse research interests that fit largely within the areas of US foreign and security policy, strategic and security studies,…
India’s geopolitical and diplomatic strategy has always been a delicate balancing act full of international risk, and its relationship with Russia exemplifies this complexity. In recent years, this relationship has come under increased scrutiny as global tensions have risen, particularly in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This article delves into the intricacies of India’s…
