In the complex landscape of global business and geopolitics, the ability to effectively manage international risks is paramount. As discussed on this week’s episode of The International Risk Podcast, one emerging challenge that demands our attention is the growing risk posed by the activities of mercenary groups around the world. As accounts of harrowing human […]
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Episode 133: The Risk of Wagner in Africa with Nick Loxton and Michael Nwankpa
In today’s episode, we are joined by two exciting guests to discuss the international risks posed by the Wagner Group’s expansion into Africa! Our first guest, Nick Loxton, currently serves as Head of Intelligence Delivery at Geollect. Later in the episode, Dominic is joined by Michael Nwankpa, Founding Director and Director of Research at the Centre […]
Behnam Ben Taleblu
Behnam Ben Taleblu is a senior fellow at FDD, where his primary focus revolves around issues pertaining to Iranian security and politics. He previously held the positions of research fellow and senior Iran analyst at FDD. Prior to his tenure at FDD, Behnam was engaged in non-proliferation matters at a Washington-based think-tank specializing in arms […]
The Ukraine War: Balancing Economic Risk and Global Security in the Oil Arena
Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 marked a pivotal moment in history and international risk. The assault, orchestrated by President Putin, swiftly escalated into the largest European conflict since World War II, with the legacy of that dark period in which 50 million lives catapulted from our collective memory to the present. On […]
Episode 131: Owais Arshad & Oleh Savytskyi on Western Financing of Russia’s War.
In today’s episode, we are joined by two exciting guests! Our first guest, Owais Arshad, is a geostrategist who advises on geopolitical developments, sanctions regimes, export controls, and international finance. Later in the episode, Dominic is joined by Oleh Savitskyi, a world-class climate and energy policy expert with 10 years of experience in the field. […]
Owais Arshad
Owais Arshad is a geostrategist who advises on geopolitical developments, sanctions regimes, export controls, and international finance. His clients have spanned both public and private sector entities such as central banks, financial regulators, commodity traders, hedge funds, and private equity firms. He has spoken at leading industry fora on emerging risks such as DeFi protocols […]
Oleh Savitskyi
Oleh Savitskyi is a world-class climate and energy policy expert. Oleh has 10 years of experience in the field – from youth climate activism to consulting the Ministry of Environment of Ukraine. Oleh participated in the UNFCCC conferences COP21 in Paris in 2015 and in Glasgow in 2021. Oleh is a fellow of the Michael Succow Nature […]
Episode 129: Nerida Williams on the Gendered Dynamics of the Ukraine war
In today’s episode, we are joined by Nerida Williams. Nerida has over thirteen years of experience as a media and communications specialist in the humanitarian and development sectors, including with the United Nations and several INGOs. Currently, Nerida works as the International Planned Parenthood Federation’s Senior Humanitarian Communications Advisor. IPPF is the world’s largest sexual and reproductive […]
Saudi Arabia and Iran’s Peace Accords that Changed the Status Quo
Iran and Saudi Peace Accords On the 10th of March Saudi Arabia and Iran have decided to restore diplomatic ties which would end their long-term rivalry and elevate their liaison into a different parallel. This long term and complex relationship over the years have put geopolitical and regional risk on international politics. Both countries have suffered from […]
Women’s Rights and the Risks with Taliban Rule
After the US withdrew its forces, the Taliban was quick to take over Afghanistan and establish their new government. Their rule became a nightmare for Afghanis as they have been oppressed and abused by the new government. The Taliban has been neglecting civilian rights and freedoms including women’s rights and freedom of speech. The international […]