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The Avisa AngleEpisode 12: The Ukraine War and the Middle EastIn the final episode of the three-part series analyzing the impact of the Ukraine war at its one-year mark, we look at an under-examined element: the impact on the Middle East. Iran has been an active participant, supplying Russia with drones, and recent reports suggest that Moscow may now be sending fighter aircraft to Tehran. How is this impact dynamics in the region and how has the war affected other countries? Also, is a Russia-Iran-China axis developing?
Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa Partners in Washington, DC
Guest: Koert Debeuf, Senior Political Advisor at Avisa Partners...2023-03-0234 minThe Avisa AngleEpisode 11: Prepare for the Coming Geopolitical Divide (Avisa Insight)A secret trip by President President Biden to Ukraine, a speech by Russia's Vladimir Putin halting New START and an upcoming visit by China's Xi Jinping to Moscow...the world is experiencing a growing geopolitical divide. Is your company prepared for the implications?
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Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa Partners in Washington, DC
Guest: Omri Rahmil, Senior Director at Avisa Partners in Washington, DC2023-02-2429 minThe Avisa AngleEpisode 10: One Year of War in UkraineAt the one-year mark since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the war is at a standstill, but both sides appear gearing up for new offensives. In recent weeks, the US, Germany, the UK and others promised to supply Ukraine with tanks, and now President Vlodomyr Zelensky is requesting fighter jets. Give a listen to understand the nuances of this conflict and how its impact is and will continue to extend far beyond the battlefields of eastern Europe.
Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa Partners in Washington, DC
Guest: Pauline Massart, Partner at Avisa Partners in Brussels2023-02-1630 minThe Avisa AngleEpisode 9: The State of the Union and Political Opportunities (Avisa Insight)President Biden delivered his second State of the Union address before a raucous crowd. The speech comes during a political environment that will likely only become more partisan as the presidential campaign season kicks off. Give a listen to understand what to expect during this Congressional session and how to ensure your message cuts through the noise.
Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa Partners in Washington, DC
Guest: Noe Garcia, Partner at Avisa Partners; Amanda Loveday, Senior Advisor at Avisa Partners2023-02-1030 minThe Avisa AngleEpisode 8: The Many Applications of HUMINTHUMINT - human intelligence - is the act of gaining information or intelligence from human sources. But it is not just James Bond or Jason Bourne that can utilize HUMINT. Jen Hoar, Managing Director of Forward Risk, joins the podcast to discuss how HUMINT has very real applications in the world of business, and indeed in our everyday lives.2023-02-0234 minThe Avisa AngleEpisode 7: The World Economic Forum and a New Era of Deglobalization?Avisa Partners was in Davos, Switzerland for last week's annual World Economic Forum gathering, where America's renewed focus on reinvigorating its domestic production capabilities was met with a less-than-enthused response. Here to discuss what happened and why is John Procter, Partner at Avisa US, and Omri Rahmil, author of this week's Avisa Insight: "U.S. Industrial Policy Here to Stay".
Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa US office in Washington, DC
Guest: John Procter, Partner at Avisa US; Omri Rahmil, Senior Director2023-01-2625 minThe Avisa AngleEpisode 6: SBF, FTX and Corporate Due DiligenceOne of the biggest stories at the end of 2022 was the implosion of Sam Bankman-Fried and his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. Joining the Avisa Angle is Brendan Foo, co-founder of Forward Risk (An Avisa Partners Company), a corporate intelligence and risk advisory firm, to discuss what happened and what interested parties can do in the future to protect themselves and their interests.
Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa US office in Washington, DC
Guest: Brendan Foo, co-founder, Forward Risk (An Avisa Partners Company)2023-01-1825 minThe Avisa AngleEpisode 5: The US-Africa Leaders SummitThe US-Africa Leaders Summit convened last week in Washington, DC for the first time since 2014. Representatives and heads of state from nearly fifty countries met to advance policy, trade and other business relations. In town from Avisa's Paris office to cover the summit was Guillaume Doane, Consulting Director of 35° Nord, an Avisa Partners company that specializes in strategic communications in Africa.
Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa US office in Washington, DC
Guest: Guillaume Doane, Senior Director, 35° Nord2022-12-1927 minThe Avisa AngleEpisode 4: 118th Congress - An Era of Decentralized Power in the House? (Avisa Insight)House Democrats have selected their caucus leader and Republicans will select theirs in January. One thing that is looking for certain for the 118th Congress is that the House will be a more decentralized place over the next two years as there is strong interest on both sides of the aisle in taking some power away from the Speaker and delegating it back to the Committees.
Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa US office in Washington, DC
Guest: Noe Garcia, Partner, Avisa Partners
Avisa Insight: https://mailchi.mp/8c6044b12b25/avisa-insights-midterm-analysis-137460662022-12-0117 minThe Avisa AngleEpisode 3: 2022 Midterms: Where's the Red Wave?Initial results from the 2022 midterm elections are underwhelming for Republicans. The much vaunted "red wave" appears to be a "red trickle".
Joining in discussion to assess how and why this happened is Larry Lindsey, President and CEO of The Lindsey Group.2022-11-0924 minThe Avisa AngleEpisode 2: A Renewed “All-Of-The-Above” Energy Policy Approach (Avisa Insight)Rocked by global energy shortages and massive price hikes, caused in part by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global leaders have been forced to deprioritize climate goals and focus on powering their countries by any available means, most notably fossil fuels. It is becoming clear that the myth that renewables can be the main energy source powering today’s economies is fading. What does that mean for a green future and US energy independence?
Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa US office in Washington, DC
Guest: Omri Rahmil, Senior Director, Avisa Partners
Avisa Insight: A Re...2022-10-2621 minThe Avisa AngleEpisode 1: Big Tech Supports Iran Protests (Avisa Insight)The Avisa Angle is an Avisa Partners’ podcast where we analyze the biggest stories from around the world and their impact on business and policy.
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Over the past few months, Iran has been engulfed in a wave of protests, sparked by the de...2022-10-1321 min