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Misinformation and Misogyny: How two seemingly different areas are interlinked

Written by Elisa Garbil – 04.11.2024 With the US elections around the corner, and the September decision by the British government to make extreme misogyny a crime, we dive into misinformation and its implications with Professor Sander van der Linden in episode 182. Misinformation explained Misinformation is misleading or incorrect information, it can exist without…

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The Evolution of Far-Right Terrorism: Global Implications and Security Challenges

In a revealing discussion on The International Risk Podcast, terrorism experts Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware shed light on the transforming landscape of far-right extremism and its growing implications for global security. Their insights, drawn from their recent book God, Guns, and Sedition, present a concerning picture of how traditional extremist movements have evolved in…

Episode 181: The Recent Terrorist Attack in Turkey with Serap Dalmizrak

Coordinated and Produced by Elisa Garbil After the recent terrorist attack in Turkey, Dominic interviewed Serap Dalmizrak, a risk expert and management consultant at 2Secure. They discuss the best ways European businesses and companies can prepare for threats and terrorist attacks, and give tips to what a company needs to avoid a crisis situation. In this episode, Serap…

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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…

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Stepan Stepanenko

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…

Episode 177: How Russia Capitalises on Crises, featuring Stepan Stepanenko

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…

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….