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 – 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…
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…
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…
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…
Coordinated and Produced by Elisa Garbil In this episode of The International Risk Podcast, Nicholas and Dominic discuss the decision of the British government to make ‘extreme’ misogyny extremism. They dive into what misogyny is, what the consequences are, the impact on men’s mental health, and whether this bill would be a solution. Moreover, they discuss…
Nicholas Martin is the CEO of Stay Safe Global and The Stay Safe Global Charitable Trust, leading the way in combatting abuse, harassment, and violence through innovative safety programs, organisational consultancy and online resources. He has been internationally lauded for his expertise in creating informed and supportive workspaces on all aspects of personal safety. His…
