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The International Risk PodcastEpisode 327: Hypersonic Missiles and Global Strategy: Implications for Hegemony, Arms Control, and Systemic Security with Dr Jacob ParakilasThis episode of the International Risk Podcast explores hypersonic missiles through the lens of global strategy, defense policy, and international security. Host Dominic Bowen interviews Dr. Jacob Parakilas from Rand Europe about what makes hypersonic weapons strategically significant beyond their speed.The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must...
2026-02-2333 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 325: BRICS and the Economic Role of Emerging Global Powers with Mihaela PapaIn this episode host Dominic Bowen unpacks the growing influence, and mounting challenges, facing BRICS as the bloc expands and expectations rise with Mihaela Papa.From Brazil’s 2025 presidency and AI regulation to climate finance, payment systems, and the realities of de-dollarisation, the discussion cuts through the headlines to examine what BRICS+ is actually delivering, and where structural risks remain. The episode also explores cooperation among expanded members, tensions around UN reform, and what meaningful success could look like in 2026.Mihaela Papa is Director of Research and a Principal Research Scientist at...
2026-02-1826 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 323: Live from Syria: The Risks That Lie Between Liberation and Reconstruction with Dominic BowenThere are some days in the calendar that people will never forget. 8 December 2024 is a day Syrians will certainlt remember: Liberation Day. Now a national holiday, it marks the fall of the Assad family regime—a dictatorship that had ruled Syria for half a century.Fourteen months on, where is Syria today? Internationally, the country has secured a number of diplomatic victories. At home, however, the road to rebuilding and ensuring safety and stability remains long. Much of the country still lies in ruins, sectarian tensions have flared up periodically, and there are ongoing threats to Syria’s te...
2026-02-1339 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 320: Skyrocketing Gold prices: geopolitical risks and trendsDue to popular requests, we are re-releasing this episode, where Dominic Bowen and Dr. Moshe Lander discuss the recent spike in gold prices, the opportunities, and international risks. Find out more about what pushes gold trends, from uncertain geopolitical trends to Trump’s threats on tariffs, and an overall mistrust in governments and institutions worldwide. The conversation also addresses the psychological aspect of the trust in gold as a secure investment coming from humanity’s social and economic history, and central banks’ reserves, although Dominic and Moshe examine the risks of such high trust in limited goods whose v...
2026-02-0636 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 319: From AI to Bullion: What Gold Tells Us About Market Risks in 2026In this episode, Dominic Bowen and Russ Mould discuss why gold has returned to the centre of global finance amid rising geopolitical risk, sanctions, and record government debt.Find out more about what is driving gold’s surge beyond $4,000 an ounce, from central bank buying and reserve diversification to inflation fears and market concentration in US equities.The conversation also addresses whether gold truly functions as a haven, how it compares with equities, bonds, and AI-driven assets, and why valuation discipline still matters in late-cycle markets.Finally, they explore what could end th...
2026-02-0429 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 318: Behavioural Risk with Simon KeslakeIn this episode Dominic Bowen speaks with Simon Keslake, co-founder of Behavioural Risk Intelligence, about why organisational failure is so often driven by behaviour rather than systems or policies. They explore what behavioural risk really means, how it differs from traditional risk management, and why leadership signals, incentives, and team dynamics matter more than formal governance. Using real-world examples Simon explains how behavioural vulnerabilities can be identified and predicted before failure occurs. In addition, the episode also examines cultural differences, the limits of bureaucracy, and how organisations are increasingly shaping, not just responding to, geopolitical risk.
2026-02-0230 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 316: After Maduro: Power, Illicit Economies and the New Rules of InterventionIn this episode, Dominic Bowen and Brian Fonseca discuss the capture of Nicolás Maduro and why this dramatic moment does not automatically mark the start of a democratic transition in Venezuela. Find out more about who truly holds power inside the country today, from the military leadership and intelligence services to competing political factions within the regime.The conversation also addresses the risks of fragmentation and civil conflict, the role of illicit economies in sustaining governance, and the future of criminal networks operating across Venezuela. Finally, they explore the international implications of Maduro’s capture, including the...
2026-01-2833 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 307: UK and world politics: how do we adapt to dying party systems? With special guest Lord Jonathan SumptionIn this episode, Dominic Bowen and Jonathan Sumption discuss the fragility of democratic institutions, the strain on the rule of law, and how electoral systems — particularly First-past-the-post — shape political incentives, polarisation, and ultimately public trust. They unpack why so many citizens feel increasingly disconnected from their leaders, and what this means for the future of liberal democracies.Find out more about how constitutional norms erode not with dramatic collapse, but through incremental shifts in political behaviour, rhetoric, and executive overreach — and why institutional resilience depends as much on culture and restraint as on legal...
2026-01-0732 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 305: Lessons Learned 2025 - Part Two with Melanie and DominicIn this episode, Dominic Bowen and Melanie Meimoun discuss how organizations can move beyond static risk registers to leveraging risk intelligence as a true strategic advantage, from decentralizing decision-making to preparing for multiple possible futures rather than trying to predict the next crisis.Find out more about why gold prices have surged to record highs, how central banks are using gold as a geopolitical hedge, and what this reveals about anxiety, sovereignty, and declining trust in global financial systems.The conversation also addresses the K-shaped economy, what it really means to be “on the right si...
2025-12-3142 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 301: Lessons Learned 2025 - Part One with Dominic Bowen and Melanie Meimoun2025 wasn't just a year with a few bumps, it really was a live fire activity when it comes to leadership, business models, political systems and geopolitics and I think we've had some amazing guests on the International Risk Podcast this year. I'm Dominic Bowen, host of the International Risk Podcast and as wars are dragging on, new ones are flickering at the edges, we've got supply chains being put under stress, significant gaps between the wealthy and those that are struggling to make ends meet, there is no shortage of international risks for us to be discussing and today...
2025-12-2230 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 300: Conducttr and Robert Pratten: Risk PreventionIn this episode, Dominic Bowen and Robert Pratten discuss why storytelling is one of the most powerful (and underused) tools in crisis management, which shapes how leaders, their teams, and organisations behave under pressure.Find out more about how immersive, narrative-driven crisis simulations build confidence, reveal real decision-making styles, and change behaviour in ways that traditional plans, policies, and PowerPoint exercises cannot.The conversation also addresses leadership engagement, organisational culture, information warfare, and why awareness and punishment fail to improve crisis readiness without experiential learning.Finally...
2025-12-1927 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 299: Grey Zone Warfare and Strategic Ambiguity: Risk, Deterrence, and the Space Between Peace and Conflict with Dr Andrew MumfordToday, Dominic Bowen hosts Dr Andrew Mumford on The International Risk Podcast to examine how grey zone warfare, hybrid tactics and strategic ambiguity are reshaping the contemporary security environment. They explore why sub-threshold activity has become a central feature of modern geopolitics, how states exploit ambiguity and deniability to pursue strategic objectives without triggering open conflict, and why these methods increasingly challenge traditional approaches to deterrence, escalation and international law.The conversation examines how cyber operations, disinformation, sabotage, proxy warfare and infrastructure interference generate cumulative effects that erode resilience, undermine public trust and complicate decision-making...
2025-12-1736 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 298: Where does Egypt stand within the Arab world, and in its relation with Israel? Insights from former Ambassador Hesham YoussefIn this episode, Dominic Bowen and Hesham Youssef discuss the growing tensions between Egypt and Israel, the fragile state of regional diplomacy, and the pressures placed on long-standing agreements such as the Camp David Accords. Find out more about why Egypt views forced displacement from Gaza as an existential red line, how humanitarian access has become a major point of contention, and the shifting political dynamics inside Israel that are influencing regional instability. The conversation also addresses the role of the United States and Europe in shaping (or failing to shape) constructive pathways to...
2025-12-1537 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 295: India's Strategic Autonomy and Multialignment Approach in 2025 with Dominic BowenIn a world where geopolitical camps are hardening, India continues to play by its own rules on the world stage. It buys oil from Russia, deepens technology and security ties with the US, while trading extensively with China and positions itself as a voice for the Global South – all while tensions simmer across its border, protectionism is on the rise and global power balances shift in an increasingly fractured world. What does strategic autonomy look like in 2025? And can India keep engaging everyone without choosing sides? I’m joined by a familiar voice, Dominic Bowen, the host you are used...
2025-12-0834 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 293: Reko Diq and the Human and Environmental Cost of Mining in Balochistan with Lateef Johar BalochWhat happens when the world’s hunger for copper collides with a province where 63% live in poverty, most households lack reliable electricity and water, and dissent is met with disappearance? I’m Dominic Bowen, and this is The International Risk Podcast—where we cut through the noise to examine the risks that leaders have to grapple with every day.Today: Reko Diq—one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits on the planet—touted as Pakistan’s ticket to foreign capital and the energy transition. The Western pitch: jobs, growth, “responsible mining.” Local human rights actors have complained about decades of...
2025-12-0331 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 292: Critical Infrastructure Under Threat: Securing the Foundations of a Connected World with Dr Tim StevensToday, Dominic Bowen hosts Dr Tim Stevens on The International Risk Podcast to examine how hybrid threats, cyber operations and infrastructure vulnerabilities are reshaping Europe’s security environment. They discuss how adversaries exploit the interdependence of digital, physical and informational systems, why hybrid activity sits deliberately below the threshold of open conflict, and how these pressures are redefining strategic risk for governments, businesses and critical-infrastructure operators across Europe. Together they explore how cyber intrusions, sabotage, supply-chain exposure and targeted information operations generate cumulative effects that undermine resilience, erode trust and complicate decision-making.Dr Tim Stevens is...
2025-12-0138 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 291: Climate Insecurity, Conflict, and Europe's Expanding Risk Perimeter with Dr Florian KrampeToday, Dominic Bowen hosts Dr Florian Krampe on The International Risk Podcast to examine how climate insecurity is reshaping conflict dynamics, governance pressures, and Europe’s expanding risk perimeter. They discuss how environmental stress interacts with fragility, why climate impacts compound existing vulnerabilities, and how these pressures influence patterns of violence, mobility, and institutional strain across regions from the Sahel and the Horn of Africa to South Asia and Europe. Together they explore how climate change acts as a risk multiplier, deepening livelihood insecurity, affecting the legitimacy of state institutions, and altering the operational landscape for policymakers an...
2025-11-2829 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 290: France at the Crossroads: Debt, Politics & the Wealth Tax Debate with Susannah StreeterIn this episode, Dominic Bowen and Susannah Streeter discuss France’s increasing fiscal challenges, recent credit downgrades, and the political gridlock complicating meaningful political reform. Find out more about how markets are reacting to rising public debt, the renewed debate over wealth taxes, and the risk of broader European contagion. The conversation also addresses the growing economic divergence between the US and Europe, alongside shifting investor sentiment. Finally, they explore key geopolitical flashpoints -from China–Taiwan tensions to Arctic competition- and their implications for global risk.Susannah Streeter is a renowned financial commentator, international broadcaster, and former BBC...
2025-11-2631 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 282: Live from Ukraine with Dominic Bowen: The Frontlines of Resilience and the Future of LeadershipToday, our host Dominic Bowen joins live from Ukraine on The International Risk Podcast for a special episode examining resilience, leadership, and hybrid warfare in the heart of Europe’s most critical conflict. In conversation with one of our international relations specialist, Dominic reflects on daily life in Kyiv amid the largest drone and missile attacks since the full-scale invasion began, the extraordinary resolve of Ukrainian society, and the lessons this holds for governments and businesses navigating instability. Together, they explore how Russia’s partnerships with China, Iran, and North Korea are reshaping global security, how hybrid atta...
2025-11-0742 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 281: Protests and Public Dissident in Serbia with Vjosa MusliuIn this episode, Dominic Bowen hosts Vjosa Musliu to analyse the growing wave of protests and dissent across Serbia. Together, they examine the EU’s influence, the controversial lithium extraction agreement, and the role of media bias in shaping public opinion. From political repression to Serbia–Kosovo tensions, they trace how civil rights and democracy are being tested in one of Europe’s most complex regions.Vjosa Musliu is an Associate Professor of International Relations at the VUB. Her research interests include international and European interventions, conflicts and international political economy. Her ar...
2025-11-0527 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 280: Paralysis by Consensus: The Collapse of the Plastic Treaty Talks with Christina Dixon and Alexandra HarringtonI am Dominic Bowen, and I am the host of the International Risk Podcast.At 7am on the 15th of August, after ten days of marathon sessions and a final overtime session that stretched more than 24 hours, the Chair of the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution formally adjourned INC-5.2. What was meant to be the final round of talks on a global plastic treaty ended not with a breakthrough but with collapse. Despite two draft texts, delegates left Geneva without a consensus on a legally binding agreement. The deadlock revealed stark fault lines: o...
2025-11-0331 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 279: The Role of Organised Crime Groups in The Amazon with César Muñoz AcebesIn this episode, Dominic Bowen is joined by César Muñoz Acebes to examine the deepening crisis in the Amazon. They unpack the role of organized crime in environmental destruction, the links to drug trafficking and illegal economies, and the devastating consequences for local communities and global stability. A critical look at how crime, politics, and the environment intersect in one of the world’s most vital regions.César Muñoz Acebes is the Brazil director at Human Rights Watch, where he supervises research, advocates for foreign and domestic polici...
2025-10-3026 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 278: Post-Quantum Cryptography and Global Infrastructure Risk with Dr. Michele MoscaToday, Dominic Bowen hosts Dr. Michele Mosca on The International Risk Podcast to explore the global urgency surrounding post-quantum cryptography and the risks quantum computing poses to modern infrastructure. They discuss how the question is no longer if but when quantum computers will break today’s encryption, the implications for global finance and critical systems, and what governments, businesses, and institutions must do now to prepare. Together they examine the pace of quantum innovation, the widening gap between technological capability and policy readiness, and the geopolitical competition shaping quantum research and security standards....
2025-10-2731 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 277: Skyrocketing gold prices: 2025 geopolitical risks and trendsIn this episode, Dominic Bowen and Dr. Moshe Lander discuss the recent spike in gold prices in $ per ounce, which is unprecedented. Find out more about what pushes gold trends, from uncertain geopolitical trends to Trump’s threats on tariffs, and an overall mistrust in governments and institutions worldwide. The conversation also addresses the psychological aspect of the trust in gold as a secure investment coming from humanity’s social and economic history, and central banks’ reserves, although Dominic and Moshe examine the risks of such high trust in limited goods whose value depends on demand and decisio...
2025-10-2338 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 274: Afghanistan: what future for the country? with Dr. Arian SharifiIn this episode, Dominic Bowen and Dr. Arian Sharifi discuss the events leading to the fall of Kabul in August 2021 and the rise of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan. Find out more about what the Taliban have implemented in the country, how they managed to secure most of the territory from terrorism, and set a record of complete control of the territory in 50 years since the departure of the US military forces from the country.The conversation also addresses acute human rights violations against the Afghan population and the expected fa...
2025-10-1348 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 273: America’s AI Strategy: Balancing Innovation, Governance, and Strategic Advantage in the Global Technology Race with Professor Adam ChalmersToday Dominic Bowen hosts Professor Adam Chalmers on The International Risk Podcast to explore the global race for leadership in artificial intelligence. They discuss the United States’ AI Action Plan and China’s AI Plus Plan, how these competing strategies reveal different models of governance, regulation, and ideology, and what this competition means for innovation, global influence, and risk. Together they examine how the U.S. approach emphasizes open innovation and technological dominance, how China’s plan embeds ideology and state control, and how the European Union’s AI Act repre...
2025-10-0931 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 271: Authoritarian Alliances: Strategic Cooperation in a Fragmented Global Order with Doug LivermoreToday Dominic Bowen hosts Doug Livermore on the podcast to discuss the rise of authoritarian alliances. They dive into the growing cooperation between China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and their proxies, the economic and military dependencies that underpin these relationships, how authoritarian regimes leverage propaganda and “unrestricted warfare,” the role of countries like Venezuela, Sudan, and the Houthis in this expanding network, lessons from Ukraine as a testing ground for irregular tactics and advanced technology, the risks this poses to democratic societies, and much more!Doug is Senior Vice President at CenCore Group and...
2025-10-0246 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 270: Syria in Turmoil: Unraveling the Present, Forecasting the Future with Broderick McDonaldToday Dominic Bowen hosts Broderick McDonald on the podcast to discuss the future of Syria. They dive into the different external actors and their interests, the challenges that the new government of Syria is facing, the fine line of institutional reform and unity, the need for inclusion of the minority groups, what the impact is of sanctions relief, lessons from Syria for global conflict, and much more!Broderick McDonald is a Research Fellow at Kings College London’s XCEPT Research Programme and a Research Associate the Oxford Emerging Threats Group. Prior to...
2025-09-2927 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 269: Middle East in Transition: Non-State Actors, Trump’s Policy Shift, and Regional Stability with Shayan TalabanyIn this episode Dominic Bowen speaks with Shayan Talabany, Senior Analyst and Advisor at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, about shifting U.S. strategies in the Middle East and what they mean for governance, security, and economic opportunity across the region. They explore how the U.S. retreat from interventionism is reshaping regional power balances, whether self-reliance can bring stability, and how countries like Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon are navigating enormous economic and political pressures.Listeners will learn about the risks posed by fragile social contracts and youth unemployment, the uncertain futures of nationalism and...
2025-09-2532 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 267: Drones Over Poland, Drills on the Border: How Moscow Tests NATO’s Resolve with Antoine RenauxWith the Zapad Military exercises occurring again near the Polish border, Dominic Bowen has Antoine Renaux on the podcast. They analyse the challenges of NATO, Russia's probing operations, NATO's response, and more importantly, NATO's preparedness. Find out more about Article 5 and the potential scenarios, why hybrid warfare and cyber attacks are the future and the geopolitical risks we are facing. Antoine Renaux is an Economic Intelligence & Geopolitics Analyst, his expertise lies in defence and security policy, economic intelligence, and geopolitical risk analysis. His career spans strategic intelligence, public affairs, and policy analysis roles a...
2025-09-1828 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 265: Antimicrobial Resistance as a Geopolitical Flashpoint with Dr. Ramanan LaxminarayanIn this episode Dominic Bowen and Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan explore antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a geopolitical flashpoint. Find out more about how drug resistance has already crossed the red line with untreatable infections, why AMR is not a future threat but a present crisis claiming 1.3 million lives annually, and how the erosion of antibiotic effectiveness undermines cancer care, surgery, and modern medicine. The conversation examines the political and economic reasons governments have been slow to act, the fragile economics of antibiotic development, and the risks of over-reliance on a handful of pharmaceutical firms. It also addresses the spread of...
2025-09-1128 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 263: NATO in a Shifting World and the Next Chapter of Collective Defence with Dr. Jamie SheaIn this episode Dominic Bowen and Dr. Jamie Shea unpack NATO at a moment of historic change. Find out more about how fear has re-emerged as a unifying force within the Alliance, the political and economic challenges of reaching unprecedented defence spending levels, industrial bottlenecks and Ukraine’s role as a partner in innovation and supply, the rising threat of hybrid warfare from cyberattacks to sabotage and disinformation, the volatility of United States diplomacy and the implications of a “big three” world dominated by Washington, Moscow, and Beijing, the long-term challenge of sustaining support for Ukraine, NATO’s expanding ties wit...
2025-09-0436 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 262: Global Implications of the Alaskan Summit with David DunnToday Dominic Bowen hosts David Dunn back on the podcast. They discuss the recent Alaskan Summit and its global implications. Find out more about the symbolic wins for Putin, and which ones they are exactly. The American unpreparedness and what its implications are, what the result is for Ukraine, how the EU decided to respond, transatlantic relations and how they are going to change, and much more!David Dunn is Professor of International Politics and Director of Internationalisation for the College of Social Science at the University of Birmingham...
2025-09-0133 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 260: BRICS and the Economic Role of Emerging Global Powers with Yaroslav LissovolikIn this episode Dominic Bowen and Yaroslav Lissovolik dive into the challenges and opportunities of BRICS! Find out more about the economic Asymmetries and power dynamics, consensus and decision-making, future strategies, BRICS' role in global governance, Russia's position, future cooperation, BRICS plus, international risks and opportunities, and more!Yaroslav Lissovolik worked in the International Monetary Fund, in Washington, where he was Advisor to the Executive Director for the Russian Federation (2001–2004). In 2004 he joined Deutsche Bank as Chief Economist and became Head of Company Research in Russia in 2009, and then a member of...
2025-08-2539 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 259: China’s Foreign Policy in the Wake of the Trump Administration with Dr. Audrye WongIn this episode Dominic Bowen and Dr. Audrye Wong dive into how Beijing is recalibrating power and influence in a turbulent world. Find out more about China’s two-pronged response to US decoupling, sharpened economic coercion and rare-earth export controls, charm offensives across the Global South, Belt and Road’s “small yet beautiful” recalibration, BRICS and BRICS Plus positioning, propaganda and strategic narrative, domestic headwinds from slower growth and EV overcapacity, Taiwan deterrence and non-kinetic pressure, multilateral influence and institution-building, technology ties with the Global North amid export controls, shifting perceptions of economic power, and the risks ahead for the inte...
2025-08-2132 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 256: The Top 5 International Risks to Look Out For with Dominic Bowen and Elisa GarbilA different episode today where Dominic hosts one of his colleagues Elisa Garbil on the Podcast! They dive into Elisa's top 5 International Risks and debate why these are so important. Listen to the episode to find out which risks she finds important, what Dominic finds of them, and what their argumentation is towards why this is an important top 5.They discuss the episodes of: Mauro Lubrano, Rik Peels, Sander van der Linden, Dr. Allysa Czerwinsky, and Aaron Winter. Dominic Bowen is an experienced business leader and corporate advisor at Eu...
2025-08-1142 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 255: South China Sea Tensions and Naval Strategies in 2025 with Dr. Bruce JonesIn this week's episode, Dominic Bowen speaks with Dr. Bruce Jones about the shifting balance of power in the South China Sea and the future of maritime strategy. Dr. Jones, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and author of To Rule the Waves, joins the International Risk Podcast to discuss China’s escalating naval activity, gray zone tactics, and the growing risk of conflict in the Indo-Pacific. Together, they explore how China’s military drills have evolved into potential launchpads for rapid escalation, the vulnerability of Taiwan, and the strategic calculus behind Beijing’s posture.Dr. Jo...
2025-08-0741 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 254: Current Updates on the Russia-Ukraine War with Stefan WolffDominic Bowen hosts Stefan Wolff back on the podcast to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. They dive into the current state of the war, how Trump's ultimatum affects diplomatic tensions and whether this will actually change anything. Moreover they discuss Russia's hybrid warfare and the challenges these bring to peace talks. Find out more about Russia's long-term strategic objectives and the internal political stability in Ukraine, and more!Stefan Wolff is Professor of International Security in Political Science and International Studies, at the University of Birmingham. A political scientist by background, he specialises in the management...
2025-08-0433 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 237: Psychological Safety in Risk Management with Julien HayeThis week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen is joined by Julien Haye to explore how psychological safety shapes effective risk management and strategic decision-making. In today’s complex, fast-moving environment, fear and silence can be hidden risk factors that undermine resilience, innovation, and performance. Julien explains how cultures of fear derail traditional risk programs, why disagreement is essential for good governance, and how organizations can foster accountability while embracing intelligent risk-taking.Drawing on his experience as Chief Risk Officer and his new book The Risk Within, Julien unpacks the evolving role of risk leaders, how org...
2025-06-0540 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 236: AI, Nuclear Security, and Nuclear Supply Chain Risk with Dr. Sarah Case LacknerThis week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen is joined by Dr. Sarah Case Lackner to explore the emerging risks and evolving opportunities at the intersection of artificial intelligence and nuclear security. With increasing attention on the resilience of global infrastructure, Dr. Case Lackner unpacks how AI is reshaping nuclear supply chains, the hidden dangers of counterfeit components, and the urgent need for cybersecurity preparedness across the sector.From predictive maintenance tools to the threat of ransomware and supply chain sabotage, this conversation highlights both the promise and peril of integrating AI into one of the...
2025-06-0235 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 234: Sexual Violence in Racial Capitalism with Alison PhippsToday we have Alison Phipps on the podcast to discuss Sexual Violence in Racial Capitalism. Dominic and Alison discuss: What sexual violence means in terms of racial capitalism; What racial capitalism is; How framing sexual violence as a tool of racial capitalism changes the way we think about its causes and solutions; The ways in which the narrative of 'sexual threat' serves modern colonialism, justice systems, policing, the courts, and capitalist interests; What a genuinely inclusive, anti-capitalist, anti-racist response to sexual violence look like in practice; And more!Want to find out more about transformative justice and...
2025-05-2635 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 233: What Can Sociology Say about Right-Wing Extremism and the Mainstreaming of Racism and the Far-Right with Aaron WinterToday we are cutting through the noise to tackle one of the most urgent and uncomfortable realities of our time: how hate has gone mainstream. From anonymous forums to prime-time politics, far-right extremism is no longer a fringe threat — it’s a digital, cultural, and political force shaping our democracies.Dominic and Aaron discuss: How certain radical ideas are now echoed in parliaments and presidential campaignsWhat is considered more dangerous today: the violent fringe, the influencers on the margins, or the polished politician who flirts with their rhetoric for votesWhether liberal democracy is naïve in...
2025-05-2236 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 232: Pagan Extremism with Ross DowningToday we are discussing Pagan Extremism, and especially Norse Paganism. Dominic and Ross Downing dive into how Norse paganism is being hijacked by white separatists and radical influencers, how the pagan extremism evolves, and how communities fight back to reclaim meaning and identity from the clutches of hate.Ross Downing is an affiliate researcher of UK non-profit organisation Inform, and a registered subject matter expert with the EU knowledge hub on prevention of radicalisation. Ross specialises in extremist ideologies. He is co-editor of the book Germanic & Slavic Paganisms: security threats and resiliency with Kaarina Aitamurto, published January 2025...
2025-05-1926 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 231: Whether Interference with Satellites is Act of War with Dr. Kai-Uwe SchroglThis week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen speaks with Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl, one of the world’s leading experts on international space policy and the former Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Legal Subcommittee.In this critical episode, they explore the growing risks in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), where satellites are increasingly exposed to hostile acts such as signal jamming, cyber intrusion, and close-proximity maneuvers. As these grey-zone operations expand, a fundamental legal question remains unanswered: does interference with a satellite amount to an act of war?...
2025-05-1532 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 228: The New Scramble for Africa and International Risks with Ian LindenToday we discuss the New Scramble for Africa! Dominic and Ian Linden dive into the differences between the ‘new’ scramble for Africa and the ‘old’ scramble of Africa, how strong the US influence is and whether it is currently weakening - or not, the economic opportunities offered by foreign investments, and much more!Professor Ian Linden formerly taught at the School of Oriental & African Studies in London and is a visiting Professor at St Mary's University, Strawberry Hill, London. He worked for the Swedish Government in the 1980s liaising with the African National Congress in aparthei...
2025-05-0532 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 227: Fraud, Risk, and KYC with Jason CostainThis 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 real-time payment systems and synthetic identities to the manipulation of consumer psychology and the exploitation of cryptocurrency hype, this conversation uncovers the critical vulnerabilities facing both individuals and institutions.Jason shares hard-won insights from three decades at the forefront of...
2025-05-0130 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 225: Challenges and Opportunities for CFOs and Companies Expanding Internationally with Dr. Shan NairThis week, Dominic Bowen welcomes Dr. Shan Nair to The International Risk Podcast for an insightful discussion on navigating international business expansion amid shifting geopolitical and economic landscapes. Together, they explore how regulatory frameworks, tariffs, and evolving trade policies impact global business strategies. Dr. Nair shares his expertise on mitigating risks, seizing opportunities in international markets, and the increasing role of compliance and strategic foresight for CEOs and CFOs.Dr. Shan Nair is a renowned entrepreneur and management consultant specialising in international business expansion. He has worked with major companies, including Tesla Motors, and pioneered business support...
2025-04-2130 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 224: Incels and the RedPill in Relation to Teenagers and Young People with Meadhbh ParkToday Dominic hosts Meadhbh Park! They discuss RedPill versus BlackPill and what the differences and common conceptions are. Moreover, they dive into reasons young men might fall into the manosphere and incel groups, and Meadhbh talks about her new book Blackpilled: Masculinity, Media and Incels which has come out recently!Meadhbh Park is a researcher and practitioner focused on the manosphere – the loose network of online communities that promote rigid views on gender roles and misogyny – specifically in relation to young people. Her work spans multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Germany and the...
2025-04-1726 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 223: The Recent Earthquake and Military Brainwashing in Myanmar with Ali FowleThis episode Dominic is back with guest Ali Fowle to discuss the recent earthquake and the ongoing resistance in Myanmar. They discuss how the earthquake has impacted the war, whether foreign aid has been helpful so far, how the military operates, how people continue living during the war, what we can learn from the resistance now that democracy is declining worldwide, military brainwashing, and much more!Ali Fowle is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and investigative journalist focused on international news and current affairs. She specialises in long form investigative journalism for broadcast, often working in remote and...
2025-04-1436 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 222: Rethinking Foreign Aid: Policy, Advocacy and Impact with Michael SheldrickThis week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen is joined by Michael Sheldrick to unpack the far-reaching consequences of global aid cuts and the future of international development. Together, they explore the real-world impact of the proposed USAID reductions, including disruptions to programs like PEPFAR, and the ripple effects on health systems, livelihoods, and vulnerable communities around the world. The conversation touches on how philanthropy, remittances, and advocacy can step in where traditional funding falls short, and how storytelling and strategic reframing are essential to keep aid relevant in today’s political and security landscape. From funding independent me...
2025-04-1042 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 221: Strategic Business Engagement and Cultural Sensitivity with Muraly SrinarayanathasThis week, Dominic Bowen welcomes Muraly Srinarayanathas to The International Risk Podcast for a compelling discussion on the balance between global integration and local adaptation in today’s business landscape. Together, they explore how understanding cultural differences can enhance business strategy, why companies sometimes overlook local environments, and the risks and opportunities of embracing multiculturalism in an increasingly interconnected world.Muraly Srinarayanathas is the author of Between Borders, Beyond Boundaries: Strategies for Authentic Business Engagement in an Interconnected World, is a global strategist and serial entrepreneur. He is co-founder and executive chairman of 369 Global, a conglomerate involved in...
2025-04-0733 min
KitecastDominic Bowen: Geopolitical Risk Planning & ManagementThis insightful Kitecast episode features Dominic Bowen, Partner and Head of Strategic Advisory at 2Secure in Stockholm, Sweden. With over 20 years of experience supporting business leaders, boards, and executives, Dominic brings valuable perspective from his work across cybersecurity, generative AI, risk management, and crisis response. His background spans strategic leadership positions in humanitarian organizations, military service with Special Operations Command, and law enforcement—providing him unique insights into risk management across diverse environments.Many risks facing organizations today are predictable, not "black swan" events. Dominic emphasizes that effective risk management begins with understanding the business environment before id...
2025-04-0437 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 220: The Changing Landscape of Global Aid with Dr. Duncan GreenThis week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen sits down with Dr. Duncan Green, a leading expert on global development and social change, to discuss the evolving landscape of foreign aid and the challenges that lie ahead. As major donor countries reassess their commitments and priorities shift toward national interest, and military spending, the global aid system faces unprecedented disruption. In this episode, Duncan breaks down the implications of aid cuts, the rise of alternative funding models, and how grassroots movements might step up as formal aid structures decline.Duncan is a Professor in Practice at t...
2025-04-0334 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 219: The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape: State-Sponsored Attacks and Global Security with John BruceThis week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen sits down with John Bruce, an expert in cybersecurity law and policy, to explore the evolution of state-sponsored cyber activity, and what these developments mean for businesses and governments worldwide.Cyber operations have changed significantly over the last few decades. Once highly targeted and discreet, state-sponsored cyber activities are now more opportunistic, widespread, and increasingly damaging. In this episode, John breaks down how governments attribute cyberattacks, the blurring lines between cybercrime and intelligence operations, and what this shift means for cyber defense strategies in both the public and...
2025-03-3139 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 218: The Future of European Defense: Building Autonomy in a Dense Geopolitical Landscape with Dr. Nicolai von OndarzaThis week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen sits down with Dr. Nicolai von Ondarza to discuss Europe’s evolving security landscape and its quest for strategic autonomy in the face of rising geopolitical tensions. As Europe confronts the growing threat from Russia and the shifting priorities of the United States under Trump, the continent finds itself at a critical crossroads, navigating how to build military capabilities and reduce dependency on the U.S. security umbrella.Dr. Nicolai von Ondarza shares his insights on how European nations can take decisive action to enhance defense, the strategic im...
2025-03-2735 minThe International Risk PodcastEp 179: Risk in Mexico with Dominic Bowen and Harriet ReadingWe 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 senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with experts in a variety of fields to explore international relations. Our host is Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's leading risk consulting firms. Dominic is a...
2024-10-2245 minThe International Risk PodcastEp 178: Roger Burrows on NRx and the ALT-Right's Influence on the US Elections - US Election SeriesIn this episode of The International Risk Podcast, Roger Burrows and Dominic discuss the upcoming US Elections. They discuss the consequences of the influence of NRx on Republicans and extremist viewpoints that have been shared throughout the election process. Moreover, Roger gives us his view on the three most important risks that we are facing as a society. Tune in to find out which!Roger Burrows is Professor in Global Inequalities in the School of Policy Studies at the University of Bristol, UK and Honorary Professorial Fellow at the Centre for Cities at the University of Melbourne...
2024-10-1737 minThe International Risk PodcastEp 157: A Discussion of the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and GazaThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with experts in a variety of fields to explore international risk. Our host is Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms. Dominic is a regular public and corporate event speaker, and visiting lecturer at several universities. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest-risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss...
2024-04-0634 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 115: Roger Burrows on Neo-Reactionalism (NRx), the Alt-right and Emerging TechnologyThe International Risk Podcast is a must-listen for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors who need more than headlines. Each week, Dominic Bowen cuts through the noise to bring you unfiltered insights on emerging risks, geopolitics, international relations flashpoints, boardroom blind spots, and strategic opportunities. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's top risk consulting firms, The International Risk Podcast brings together global experts to share insights and actionable strategies from the people who have been there, done it, and shaped outcomes at the highest levels.Dominic's 25 years of experience managing...
2023-05-0150 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 107: The Risks for Women after Afghanistan's New Ban on Education.The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for al...
2023-03-0633 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 75: Dominic Bowen on the conflict in UkraineThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists, people exposed to risk, and other exciting guests from around the world. The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for all our great updates.In this episode, Laura speaks with Dominic Bowen, one of Europe's leading international risk specialists, crisis managers, and public speakers. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's hig...
2022-05-1547 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 59: with host Dominic Bowen and Fernanda Alvarez discussing Ukraine, Russia, and adapting business operations in the midst of a potential invasionThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2022-01-2442 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 58: with host Dominic Bowen discussing drones, their unforeseen risks and how they can help usThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists, people exposed to risk, and other exciting guests from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists, crisis managers, and public speakers. Dominic is supporting some of Europe's most successful companies to improve enterprise risk management, limit corporate risk exposure, understand geopolitical impact, and prepare for and respond to crisis. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk ar...
2022-01-1738 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 57: with host Dominic Bowen and Taras Kuzio discussing the risk of Russo-Ukrainian geopolitical tensions, diplomatic misunderstandings, and Nordstream 2The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, In...
2022-01-1033 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 56: with host Dominic Bowen and Tiziano Breda discussing the Nicaraguan Elections, the role of Russia in Central America and risk to political analystsThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, In...
2022-01-0326 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 55: with host Dominic Bowen and Colin Pereira discussing Afghanistan, risk to journalists, and risk assessment platformsThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, In...
2021-12-2736 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 54: with host Dominic Bowen and Scott Schober discussing cybersecurity strategies and cyber risk managementThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, In...
2021-12-2041 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 53: with host Dominic Bowen and Anja Shortland discussing the risk of hostage crises, piracy and stolen artThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists, people exposed to risk, and other exciting guests from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists, crisis managers, and public speakers. Dominic is supporting some of Europe's most successful companies to improve enterprise risk management, limit corporate risk exposure, understand geopolitical impact, and prepare for and respond to crisis. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk ar...
2021-12-1337 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 52: with host Dominic Bowen and Harriet Tyler discussing risk, climate change, diversity, and risk monitoringThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-12-0629 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 51: with host Dominic Bowen and Harriet Tyler discussing risk assessments, China, and the USAThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-11-2936 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 50: with host Dominic Bowen and guests from the American Counter Terrorism Research Institute and StoryzyThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-11-1637 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 49: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Josephine Wolff discussing ransomware and cyber securityThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-11-0943 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 48: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Robert Kabera discussing the genocide in Rwanda, climate change risks, micro-financing opportunities, and chocolateThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-11-0138 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 47: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Paul Green discussing riskThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-10-2536 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 46: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Lisa Reilly from the Global Interagency Security Forum discussing international risk, diversity, and mentally healthy workplacesThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-10-1038 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 45: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Paul Katsoff dicussing data securityThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-10-0428 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 44: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Allan Wind discuss working for the US Government around the world and managing international risksThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-09-2742 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 43: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Gordan Janow, discussing the risks of climbing the world's highest mountains and how to successfully mitigate riskThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest-risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitt...
2021-09-2048 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 42: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Garry Pratt discuss leadership and risk management, as well as being outside as a risk mitigation strategyThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest-risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitt...
2021-09-1337 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 41: with host Dominic Bowen and guest David Clamp discussing volunteering risks in China and how risk management has evolvedThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest-risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitt...
2021-09-0638 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 40: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Kelsey Hoppe discussing international risk, gender, and intersectional securityThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-08-3046 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 39: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Janie Van Hool discussing great communication and risk reductionThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members, risk advisors and anyone interested in successful operations anywhere in the world. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, a leading and well-known international risk specialist. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge
2021-08-2449 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 38: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Jeff Da Costa discussing recent floods in Europe and climate change adaptation risksThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists, people exposed to risk, and other exciting guests from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists, crisis managers, and public speakers. Dominic is supporting some of Europe's most successful companies to improve enterprise risk management, limit corporate risk exposure, understand geopolitical impact, and prepare for and respond to crisis. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's hi...
2021-08-2237 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 37: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Joanne St Louise discussing this week's earthquake in HaitiThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-08-1825 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 36: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Nathan Mullins discussing unfolding events in AfghanistanThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-08-1540 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 35: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Zeynep Alemdar, Professor of Political Science and International Relations discussing gender and women in foreign policyThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, he now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-08-0920 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 34: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Mark Elliot, former CIA Case Officer and current CEO of Comar Cyber, discussing risks around the worldThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-08-0241 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 33: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Frank Versteegh, airshow pilot and Red Bull air racing pilot discussing risk and preparationThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, he now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-07-2639 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 32: with host Dominic Bowen and guest Ron Worley author from Ditches to Riches, discussing risk and valuesThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, he now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Faceb...
2021-07-1945 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 31: with Dominic Bowen, Jo De Serrano and Dr Hani TalebThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, and now one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing successful operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, he now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world. The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Linked...
2021-07-1331 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 24: with Dominic Bowen on risk management, duty of care, and the benefits of risk monitoringIn today's podcast, Dominic is interviewed by Harriet Tyler. She asks Dominic questions about how he has managed risks in Yemen, Iraq, and Haiti, and how risks differ between countries and the sort of risk considerations that all people and companies should be considering, even when travelling to relatively safe places like London or Frankfurt. This is a really fun conversation and provides some great insights into risk, risk management, and duty of care.Dominic is an experienced leader and risk professional. A member of the Swedish Risk Management Association, Dominic has been establishing successful operations in so...
2021-05-2430 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 23: with Gail Rego, human rights activist, intersectional feminist, and ethical technologistToday we are joined by Gail Rego Rego. Gail is a human rights activist, intersectional feminist and ethical technologist with a decade of experience in communication and community building roles within the social impact sector in countries like the UAE, Colombia, Austria, Kenya, and Belgium. By day, she is a storyteller on the impact of technology on our lives. By night, she is a podcast narrator and a trainer for young women to achieve their wildest financial and career dreams.Hosted by Dominic Bowen, the International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members a...
2021-05-1747 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 22: with Mira Suleimenova from the Privacy Issues newsletterToday we are joined by Dr. Mira Suleimenova. Mira is an international privacy and data protection consultant. Mira holds a doctoral degree in Law and worked in legal consulting focusing on international investment protection for more than a decade. Blending her legal background with an affinity for technology, she became an expert in international privacy. Mira is now an independent privacy and data protection consultant. Today she works with startups and tech companies, closely collaborating with developers, product designers and management teams. Putting her passion for privacy to action, Mira helps them build products with privacy in mi...
2021-05-1024 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 21: with Dana Motley from Motley Matrix Business SolutionsToday, we're joined by Dana. Dana Motley is the founder of Motley Matrix Business Solutions, providing business intelligence, cyber investigations and social media analysis. She brings 12 years of experience in intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance technologies, social media intelligence, Open Source Intelligence, digital marketing, media relations, and partnered with a lifetime of volunteer work dedicated to opening doors in the name of endeavors that support equal opportunity within the security industry. She's also very passionate about supporting efforts to counter online extremism, and acting as an advocate against coded bias and countering the integration of gender and racial biases into...
2021-05-0241 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 20: with Rafael Cabrera, Strategic Intelligence Analyst for Latin AmericaToday, we're joined by Rafael Cabrera. Rafael is a senior strategic intelligence analyst for Latin America. He was a founding partner of the Risko consultancies. He was also in charge of the corporate intelligence unit of the Banco Sabadell in Mexico, and the deputy director of strategic liaison of human rights at Mexico City. He's graduated with honors from a master's degree in international studies from the National University in Mexico. And he's taught courses on the legal aspects for the use of force and the maintenance of public order. He was an advisor to the Public Security Commission...
2021-04-2536 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 19: with William Clapton from the University of New South WalesToday we are joined by William Clapton is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at UNSW Sydney. He is the author of Risk and Hierarchy in International Society: Liberal Interventionism in the Post-Cold Era (Palgrave, 2014) and has published articles in International Relations; International Politics; and the Australian Journal of International Affairs. His upcoming book, Risk, Security, and Immigration Under the Trump Administration: Keeping Undesirables Out is due for release in late 2021. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, the International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk...
2021-04-1939 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 18: with Ken Duckworth from NAMIToday we are joined by Ken Duckworth. Ken’s journey into psychiatry started when he was a boy growing up with a dad who experienced severe bipolar disorder. His father was loving, kind and periodically quite ill, hospitalized for months at a time. Ken became a psychiatrist in part to help his father. He is very fortunate to serve as the medical director for NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness of the United States) and to be part of this remarkable community. Today we will discuss the mental risks the pandemic is provoking in the population and how...
2021-04-1232 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 12: with Philippe Borremans from the International Public Relations AssociationWelcome to The International Risk podcast. Today, we're joined by Philippe Borremans. He's an independent public relations consultant specializing in emergency risk and crisis communication. Philippe is currently president of the International Public Relations Association. He works on strategic communication projects for epidemic and pandemic preparedness with organizations like the World Health Organization, the European Union, and the West African Union. Today Philippe will guide us through the importance of strategic communication in emergencies and crisis and how this is should improve in both the public and private sectors. As discussed during the show, have a...
2021-02-2838 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 11: with Christina Wille from Insecurity InsightThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists, people exposed to risk, and other exciting guests from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists, crisis managers, and public speakers. Dominic is supporting some of Europe's most successful companies to improve enterprise risk management, limit corporate risk exposure, understand geopolitical impact, and prepare for and respond to crisis. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk ar...
2021-02-2136 minThe International Risk PodcastEpisode 10: with Jeff Gothelf: Coach, Consultant and Keynote SpeakerToday we are joined by Jeff Gothelf. Jeff helps organizations build better products and executives build the cultures that build better products. Through the use of concepts like Design Thinking, Lean UX and agile software development he brings a new approach to running organisations and the departments within them, most recently focusing on Human Resources and how they can be more agile as well as support agility in the organisation. Today, Jeff will explain to us how businesses could improve their employees performance with simple but meaningful changes and how he has successfully helped implement them.See mo...
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