The International Risk Podcast

Dominic Bowen

Artificial Intelligence

Sales Strategies

Gaza

Hamas

Israel

Transformative Business Growth

International Business Risks

Consumer Behavior

Iran

Drug Trafficking

Cybercrime

Indecision In Buying

Ukraine

Russia

Cybersecurity

Benjamin Netanyahu

Misinformation

Human Trafficking

Market Insights

AI In Sales

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 brin... more

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	343	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	BusinessEntrepreneurshipManagement

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Episode 342: You Can't Kill an Idea: War, Power and 40 Years as a Foreign Correspondent with Humphrey Hawksley

The global landscape feels increasingly unsettled. Conflict in the Middle East, Sudan and Ukraine to wider geoplitical, technological and climatic shifts, the world is going though a period of rapid change. At the same time, the nature of conflict an... more

Today • 41 min

Episode 341: Taiwanese Politics, Shifting Attitudes, and the ‘China Question’

In this episode we host Ava Shen to unpack the dynamics of Taiwanese politics, the role of the DPP, KMT, and TPP, and how cross-strait tensions shape both domestic discourse and international perceptions. The conversation explores disinformation, shi... more

26 Mar 2026 • 31 min

Episode 340: Iran Escalates: How Geopolitical Shocks and the Strait of Hormuz Becomes an Organisational Crisis

In this episode, we host K. Campbell to examine how the escalating conflict with Iran should be understood not only as a military confrontation but as a wider risk event with implications for shipping, supply chains, critical infrastructure, and corp... more

25 Mar 2026 • 35 min

Episode 339: Disinformation, Information Disorder, and Democratic Resilience in a Fragmented Media Environment with Natalie Martin and Eliot Higgins

In this episode of The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen speaks with Natalie Martin and Eliot Higgins about the growing impact of disinformation, digital media, and information disorder on global security and democratic resilience. As the inf... more

22 Mar 2026 • 35 min

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Recent Guests

Mark Galeotti

Professor of Russian and European foreign and security studies; author; host of In Moscow's Shadows podcast

Mayak Intelligence; Honorary Professor at University College London; Senior Non-Resident Fellow at Institute of International Relations, Prague; Associate Fellow at Council on Geostrategy

Episode: Episode 337: Inside Russia’s Political War Against the West with Professor Mark Galeotti

Cedric de Coning

Researcher, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

Episode: Episode 336: Climate Change as a Threat Multiplier: Why the Lake Chad Basin Matters for Global Security with Cedric de Coning and Andrew E. Yaw Tchie

Andrew Yaw Tchie

Researcher, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

Episode: Episode 336: Climate Change as a Threat Multiplier: Why the Lake Chad Basin Matters for Global Security with Cedric de Coning and Andrew E. Yaw Tchie

Milad Jafari

Iranian political scientist, researcher and policy analyst specializing in water diplomacy and governance

Water Science and Engineering background; Water Diplomacy Center

Episode: Episode 335: Water Scarcity and Systemic Risk in Iran with Milad Jafari

Rachel Minyoung Lee

Senior Fellow, Stimson Center Korea Program and 38 North; Co-Chair, North Korean Economic Forum at George Washington University

Stimson Center / 38 North / George Washington University Institute for Korean Studies

Episode: Episode 334: North Korea: Strategic Signalling, Economic Constraint, and Regional Risk with Rachel Minyoung Lee

Professor Sir David Omand

Visiting professor, Department of War Studies, King's College London; former Director of GCHQ; former UK Security and Intelligence Coordinator

King's College London; UK security institutions

Episode: Episode 333: Securing the State: Crisis Management and Counterterrorism Strategy with Professor Sir David Omand

Rupert Stuart-Smith

Deputy Director and Senior Research Fellow in Climate Science and the Law at Oxford Sustainable Law Programme

Oxford Sustainable Law Programme

Episode: Episode 332: Who Pays for Climate Damage? Climate Litigation, Risk, and Accountability with Dr Rupert Stuart-Smith

Ankit Panda

Stanton Senior Fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Episode: Episode 331: Hypersonic Missiles, Nuclear Deterrence and the New Arms Race

Hamid Khalafallah

PhD researcher focusing on grassroots governance and democratization in Africa

Global Development Institute, University of Manchester

Episode: Episode 330: Current State of Sudan in 2026

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Dominic Bowen

Host of The International Risk Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings

Great podcast - covering timely topics in depth with high quality speakers!
One of the best podcasts where you get to hear industry leading experts speaking on timeless topics and the latest events. Highly recommend !
Apple Podcasts
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stkylo
United Kingdom7 months ago
International Risk Podcast Review
The international affairs podcast that should be on everyone’s radar, covering both the front page stories, as well as the ones that do not get enough attention in the mainstream media.
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5
Kra1578()
United Kingdom7 months ago
Highly recommend!
Dominic has created an incredibly fascinating listen with The International Risk Podcast. Along with his expert guests, he covers the latest in global security and risk trends in a way that not only educates, but makes you think harder about the world we live in and the role risk plays in it. Highly recommend tuning in!
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5
oliviabaker13
United States4 years ago
Great niche
This podcast offers great stories and anecdotes about a complex world.
Apple Podcasts
5
AJAW1992
United States4 years ago
Worthwhile and interesting
I love the interviews. Nathan and Jo were so funny and informative. Fadi and Dr Hani were so compelling. I really like Dominic’s interviewing style (and his voice). Thanks for sharing these conversations!
Apple Podcasts
5
Londonexplorer
Sweden5 years ago

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Shows credibility through expert guests and clear perspectives.

Consistently provides fresh insights into security and risk dynamics.

Deep, thoughtful analysis of global risk with practical takeaways.

Engaging, high-quality speakers and timely topics.

Balanced discussions with real-world implications for leaders.

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Apple Podcasts	#137	United Kingdom/Business/Management
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Episode 334: North Korea: Strategic Signalling, Economic Constraint, and Regional Risk with Rachel Minyoung Lee

Q: 1746700: Given the broader regional dynamics, what international risks concern you the most in relation to North Korea and its signaling?

The greatest concerns hinge on great-power competition in the region, especially how the US-China dynamic affects North Korea's choices, the evolving Russia-North Korea ties, and how those relationships could recalibrate security assurances, sanctions enforcement, and regional stability in East Asia.

Episode 334: North Korea: Strategic Signalling, Economic Constraint, and Regional Risk with Rachel Minyoung Lee

Q: 1499720: Rachel, what should observers be watching for as North Korea approaches high-stakes signaling moments like the 9th Party Congress?

Observers should monitor the policy emphasis across domestic and foreign policy, the emergence of any succession signals, the language and tone used, and who is being quoted at higher levels of government; these cues together help distinguish whether the regime is signaling readiness for a major political move or simply calibrating messaging during a tense period.

Episode 336: Climate Change as a Threat Multiplier: Why the Lake Chad Basin Matters for Global Security with Cedric de Coning and Andrew E. Yaw Tchie

Q: What is the core finding about the relationship between climate stress and conflict in the Lake Chad region?

Climate stresses undermine gains from stabilization efforts by continuing to pressure livelihoods, triggering intercommunal tensions, and maintaining displacement, even as violence from armed groups is reduced in some areas.

Episode 337: Inside Russia’s Political War Against the West with Professor Mark Galeotti

Q: What should business leaders be most aware of when mapping Russia's threat landscape?

Focus on red-teaming and anticipate a diffuse, opportunistic threat pattern rather than a single 'master plan.' The Russians leverage a wide array of tools—disinformation, cyber, corruption, intermediaries, and insider threats—and they outsource to criminal networks while maintaining plausible deniability; thus, risk models must consider multiple concurrent, interconnected vectors.

Episode 337: Inside Russia’s Political War Against the West with Professor Mark Galeotti

Q: How do you describe Putin and the system today at the start of 2026?

Putin is a conservative but adaptive leader operating within an adhocratic system where the boss's wishes drive immediate actions, yet elite actors constantly renegotiate power, often in self-interested and profitable ways. The regime's strength lies in elite management and control of information, not in a flawless institutional framework, making the system resilient yet potentially brittle under sustained pressure.

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2. Cedric de Coning
3. Andrew Yaw Tchie
4. Milad Jafari
5. Rachel Minyoung Lee
6. Professor Sir David Omand
7. Rupert Stuart-Smith
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