The International Risk Podcast
Welcome to The International Risk Podcast — the premier destination for high-level insights into global risk dynamics. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, an accomplished senior advisor, each episode delivers expert analysis and actionable intelligence on today’s most pressing international risks. From geopolitical tensions and economic upheavals to cybersecurity threats and environmental challenges, we bring clarity to the complex risks shaping our world.
Tailored for CEOs, Board Members, senior managers, and risk professionals, our weekly episodes are essential listening for those making strategic decisions in volatile environments. With distinguished guests from diverse sectors and geographies — including renowned industry experts, policymakers, and thought leaders — we provide a multidimensional perspective, equipping you with insights to stay ahead of emerging threats and capitalize on new opportunities.
Our host, Dominic Bowen, is a senior business leader, and Partner at 2Secure where he is Head of Strategic Advisory and leads a team of senior management consultants and advisors.
Join us for engaging, thought-provoking conversations that go beyond the headlines. Stay informed, stay ahead, and transform the way you perceive and manage international risks. The International Risk Podcast is not just a podcast; it’s is crucial listening for today's leaders.
Episodes
255 episodes
Episode 254: Current Updates on the Russia-Ukraine War with Stefan Wolff
Dominic 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...
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Episode 253: The International Risks Associated with Oncology and Global Health Equity with Dr. Joachim Schüz
This week on The International Risk Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Joachim Schüz for a critical conversation on why cancer prevention must be treated as a global systems risk, not simply a medical challenge. Dominic and Joachim explore h...
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Episode 253
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Episode 252: Gender, Intersectionality, Health, and the Climate Crisis with Petra Verdonk
The impact of the patriarchy on health care and climate change is one many of us might be aware of but do not know much about. Today Dominic hosts Petra Verdonk to discuss exactly what these consequences are and how they appear in our daily liv...
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Episode 252
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Episode 251: The Future of National Security and AI From a Military Perspective with Zac Staples
This week Dominic hosts Zac Staples and they dive into how AI-native defence systems are reshaping the battlefield—and why getting this wrong isn’t just bad for business, it’s catastrophic for global stability. They discuss the...
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Episode 250: The Myth of Neutrality: Global Health in a Multipolar World with Dr. Abha Saxena
This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Abha Saxena for a timely and incisive look at the geopolitics of global health. Dominic and Abha explore how vaccines, health infrastructure, and disease surveillance data are no longer just instrum...
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Episode 249: The growing role of AI within the Manosphere with Dr. Allysa Czerwinsky
This week on the podcast we have Dr. Allysa Czerwinsky back to dive into the Manosphere and the ideologies that go with it, such as inceldom. Dominic and Allysa discuss the structures and dynamics of online extremist communities, what the diffe...
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Episode 248: Tightening Immigration Rules and Their Impact on Businesses with Will Tear
Today Dominic Bowen hosts Will Tear on the podcast to discuss the tightening of immigration rules and what impact these have on businesses. They discuss real world examples of immigration challenges, the difficult task of balancing immigration ...
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Episode 248
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Episode 247: Religious Extremism with Rik Peels
Today Dominic hosts Rik Peels on the podcast to discuss religious extremism. They dive into the background of radicalisation; the differences between extremism, fundamentalism, and conspiracy theories; what the global patterns are; what role be...
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Episode 246: Starlink and the Shifting Dynamics of Space Governance with Victoria Valdivia Cerda
In this week’s Monday episode, we explore the shifting dynamics of space governance with Chilean space policy expert Victoria Valdivia Cerda.Dominic and Victoria examine how the growing entanglement between state power and commercial spa...
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Episode 246
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Episode 245: The importance of Youth Work and a World Losing its Community with Abbee McLatchie
In today’s episode of The International Risk Podcast, we explore an overlooked yet vital aspects of national and international resilience and risk mitigation: youth work. With social unrest, economic inequality, and political extremism...
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Episode 244
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Episode 244: Naval Crowding and the Risk of Escalation in the Red Sea with Jamie Shea
In this week's episode, we dive into the intensifying crisis in the Red Sea with Professor Jamie Shea.Dominic and Professor Shea unpack the surge of Houthi attacks on commercial shipping, the strategic responses of global powers includin...
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Episode 244
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Episode 243: The Current Escalation of the War in the Middle East with Joseph Daher
Dive into the current crisis in Iran with Joseph Daher! Dominic and Joseph discuss the US and Israel's strategic operations, Iran's response and regional implications these might have, the global consequences and international reactions, the po...
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Episode 243
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Episode 242: Anti-Technology Extremism with Mauro Lubrano
Today host Dominic Bowen is joined by Mauro Lubrano. Mauro is a Lecturer in International Relations and Politics at University of Bath and earned his PhD from the University of St Andrews with his research revolving primarily around terrorism a...
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Episode 242
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Episode 241: Is the Growing Role Of Commercial Entities in Space a Security Threat with Almudena Azcárate Ortega
This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen is joined by Almudena Azcárate Ortega to explore the rising role of commercial entities like Starlink in space security. Many commercially operated systems are dual-use, intermingling c...
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Episode 241
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Episode 240: Eroding Nuclear Norms and the Future of Non-Proliferation with Dr. William Potter
This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen is joined by Dr. William Potter to explore the escalating risks and eroding norms surrounding nuclear weapons in today’s fractured global order. As traditional arms control mechanisms f...
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Episode 240
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Episode 239: Legacies of Colonialism with Dr. Olivia Mason
Today Dominic Bowen hosts Dr. Olivia Mason. They dive into the intricacies of post-colonial states, environmental collapse and how the colonial era has i...
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Episode 239
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Episode 238: Tracking the Global Risk of Conventional Weapons Diversion with Nils Duquet
This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen is joined by Nils Duquet to explore the complex threat of conventional weapons diversion. As firearms and ammunition move from legal manufacture to illicit possession, they fuel global ...
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Episode 238
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Episode 237: Psychological Safety in Risk Management with Julien Haye
This 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 silenc...
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Episode 237
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Episode 236: AI, Nuclear Security, and Nuclear Supply Chain Risk with Dr. Sarah Case Lackner
This 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 attenti...
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Episode 236
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Episode 235: Grassroot Communities and Their Importance with Ben Carpenter
This week we hope to gain an insight on Grassroot Communities and the challenges faced by underserved communities and the wider voluntary sector. In an era of rising inequality, political polarisation, and climate instability, grassroots organi...
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Episode 234: Sexual Violence in Racial Capitalism with Alison Phipps
Today 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 o...
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Episode 233: What Can Sociology Say about Right-Wing Extremism and the Mainstreaming of Racism and the Far-Right with Aaron Winter
Today 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...
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Episode 233
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Episode 232: Pagan Extremism with Ross Downing
Today 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 f...
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Episode 232
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Episode 231: Whether Interference with Satellites is Act of War with Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl
This 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 Spac...
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Episode 231
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Episode 230: Male Supremacism and Misogynist Extremism with Dr. Allysa Czerwinsky
Today on we’re diving headfirst into a threat vector that’s been hiding in plain sight: the toxic, metastasising digital subcultures, that are radicalising young men globally and fuelling a new wave of misogynistic violence. Hear the discussion...
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Episode 230
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