The International Risk Podcast

Dominic Bowen

Russia

Climate Change

China

Ukraine

European Union

Iran

Artificial Intelligence

NATO

United States

Human Rights

Syria

Democracy

Human Rights Violations

Gold

Middle East

Israel

Cybersecurity

Geopolitical Risks

Misogyny

Corruption

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	372	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ManagementBusinessEntrepreneurship

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Episode 371: Mali at the Breaking Point: Insurgency, Military Rule, and the Future of the Sahel with Ulf Laessing

This episode with Ulf Laessing examines the recent escalation of unrest in Mali and what it reveals about the deeper fragmentation of authority across the central Sahel. The conversation explores how sustained insurgent pressure, weak state instituti... more

Yesterday • 21 min

Episode 370: The Global Race to Detect the Next Outbreak: Ebola, Hantavirus, and the Politics of Public Health Response with Professor Meru Sheel

In this episode, we host Professor Meru Sheel to examine whether global health systems are prepared for the next major infectious-disease outbreak. Drawing on her work in infectious-disease epidemiology, vaccine research, emergency preparedness and g... more

3 Jun 2026 • 37 min

Episode 369: Reopening the Strait: Hormuz, Sea Power, and the Fragility of Global Trade with Dr Emma Salisbury

This episode with Dr. Emma Salisbury explores how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz exposed the vulnerabilities of the global maritime system, revealing how a regional conflict can rapidly become a global economic and security crisis. The conversat... more

31 May 2026 • 37 min

Episode 368: Shadow Policing and Transnational Repression: China’s Global Campaign Against Critics with Sam Goodman

In this episode, we host Sam Goodman to explore China’s global campaign of transnational repression, shadow policing, and pressure against critics abroad. Drawing on his work on Hong Kong, UK-China relations, sanctions, the BN(O) community, and econo... more

29 May 2026 • 30 min

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James Denselow

Director of Strategy at The HALO Trust

The HALO Trust

Episode: Episode 365: After the Fighting Stops: Landmines, Recovery and the Cost of Conflict with James Denselow and The HALO Trust

Dr. Marcus King

Professor of the Practice in Environment and International Affairs, Georgetown University; Vice Chair of the Council on Strategic Risks

Georgetown University; Council on Strategic Risks

Episode: Episode 364: Emerging Normalisation of Water Weaponisation in Modern Conflict with Dr. Marcus King

Michael Julian

Security professional and creator of the Alive Active Shooter Survival Training program

Alive; security training expert

Episode: Episode 363: Physical Security and Workplace Safety with Michael Julian

John Goedschalk

Climate change economist and sustainability advocate

Episode: Episode 362: The Amazon Rainforest, Gold Mining, and the Development Dilemma in Suriname with John Goedschalk

Jake Clapham

History YouTuber focusing on the intersection between the past and the present; director of a documentary on World War II in Japan

Blastback History

Episode: Episode 361: How World Wars Begin: Great Power Competition and the Fragile Global Order with Jake Clapham

Zsuzsanna Szelényi

Foreign policy specialist; former member of the Hungarian Parliament; program director at the CEU Democracy Institute

CEU Democracy Institute

Episode: Episode 360: Hungary After Orbán: Democratic Reset or Political Reconfiguration in Europe? with Zsuzsanna Szelényi

Doug Weir

Leading expert on the environmental dimensions of armed conflict

Conflict and Environment Observatory

Episode: Episode 359: Conflict Pollution: How Modern War Damages Climate, Water, and Land for Generations with Doug Weir

Edmund Fitton-Brown

Former British ambassador, former UN expert on ISIS, al-Qaeda, and the Taliban, specialist on terrorism, Iran, and proxy threats

Former British Ambassador; UN expert

Episode: Episode 358: The Long Arm of Tehran: Proxies, Criminals and State-Backed Threats with Edmund Fitton-Brown

Peter Solomon

Scientist, educator, entrepreneur, and author

Author of 100 Years to Extinction; 12 Years to AI Singularity

Episode: Episode 357: 100 Years to Extinction: Dr Peter Solomon on Emerging Technologies and the Risks that Come with Them

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Dominic Bowen

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 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 !
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stkylo
United Kingdom9 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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Kra1578()
United Kingdom9 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.
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5
AJAW1992
United States5 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
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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	#229	Australia/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#62	Indonesia/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#113	Denmark/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#158	United Arab Emirates/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#174	Ireland/Business/Management
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Episode 359: Conflict Pollution: How Modern War Damages Climate, Water, and Land for Generations with Doug Weir

Q: How significant is the carbon footprint of military activity, and what gaps exist in reporting that distort our understanding?

Military activity accounts for a meaningful share of global greenhouse gas emissions, with estimates around 5.5% when considering direct energy use and supply-chain emissions. However, reporting is patchy due to voluntary disclosures and historical exemptions, leading to large gaps and inconsistent data that hinder accountability and decarbonisation strategies.

Episode 359: Conflict Pollution: How Modern War Damages Climate, Water, and Land for Generations with Doug Weir

Q: And what are the kinds of environmental consequences that we might see in the immediate, medium, and longer term?

Immediate consequences include air pollution from fires and chemical/fuel spills at damaged sites, groundwater contamination from underground fuel storage, and soil contamination from explosive remnants. Medium and long-term effects shift toward soil and water contamination, groundwater exposure, and the broad ecological footprint of damaged industrial facilities and infrastructure. Ukraine serves as a case study for long-term mapping and understanding of emissions footprints and environmental harms beyond the battlefield.

Episode 358: The Long Arm of Tehran: Proxies, Criminals and State-Backed Threats with Edmund Fitton-Brown

Q: How serious is the Iranian threat inside Britain, given the 20 Iranian-backed plots since 2022 and new surveillance concerns?

The guest emphasizes that the threat is real and evolving, with increased interconnections between different extremist groups and a lack of clear barriers between counterterrorism and other security domains; disruption by security services has prevented many attacks, but readiness and vigilance must continue as threats can target any vulnerable group.

Episode 351: Climate, Infrastructure, and Nuclear Risk: Rethinking Strategic Stability with Dr Florian Krampe

Q: Why is it important to integrate environmental considerations into security frameworks now, rather than later?

The guest argues that climate risks are already affecting military readiness and civilian resilience, and that delaying integration will exacerbate miscalculation risks and undermine strategic stability as budgets and political cycles often separate defense from environmental policy.

Episode 355: Leading under Pressure in a More Volatile and Compounded Crises Environment with Jon-Paul Gabriele

Q: How should executives begin preparing now in a volatile, compounded-crises environment?

Start with map-based supply chain analysis, train for media and communications, establish crisis teams with clear activation procedures, and implement regular micro-simulations to keep readiness high and decision-making muscle sharp.

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2. Dr. Marcus King
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7. Doug Weir
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