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The International Risk Podcast

Dominic Bowen
Artificial Intelligence
Sales Strategies
Gaza
Israel
Hamas
International Business Risks
Transformative Business Growth
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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In this episode, we host Robert Siciliano to examine why the biggest vulnerability in cybersecurity is so often not the technology, but the people using it. Drawing on decades of work in fraud prevention, identity protection, and security awareness, ... more

In this episode of The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen speaks with Irvin Waller about the often-overlooked role of interpersonal violence as a driver of international risk. While violence is frequently treated as a domestic issue, this conv... more

This episode with Thomas Barton, founder of the Council for Countering Online Disinformation (CCOD), explores the growing threat of online disinformation, examining how it has evolved from a political and media issue into a systemic risk for markets,... more

This episode with David Mora examines the evolving landscape of organised crime in Mexico, moving beyond narratives focused solely on drug trafficking to explore the broader systems of control, violence, and economic extraction that underpin cartel a... more

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Robert Siciliano
Security expert and private investigator, CEO at protectnowllc.com
protectnowllc.com
Episode: Episode 350: The Human Blind Spot in Cybersecurity with Robert Siciliano
Irvin Waller
Emeritus Professor at the University of Ottawa, criminologist
University of Ottawa
Episode: Episode 349: Latin America's Violence Economy: Inequality, Growth, and State Capacity with Irvin Waller
Thomas Barton
Executive Director at the Council for Countering Online Disinformation
Council for Countering Online Disinformation
Episode: Episode 348: Disinformation as Risk: Trust, Markets, and Influence
David Mora
Mexico senior analyst, International Crisis Group
International Crisis Group
Episode: Episode 347: Cartels, State Power, and Security in Mexico with David Mora
Stanislaw Domaniewski
Researcher specializing in EU external borders, cross-border cooperation, and Kaliningrad realities
LUT University, Finland
Episode: Episode 346: Life on the Frontier: Kaliningrad and the New Geography of European Security
Craig Unsworth
AI and risk expert guest on The International Risk Podcast
Private equity and advisory services (as discussed in episode)
Episode: Episode 345 The AI Bet: Huge Investment, Job Cuts, and Uncertain Returns
Paul Hefel-James
Beirut-based freelance journalist who reports on migration, refugees, conflict and humanitarian crisis in the Middle East
Freelance journalist
Episode: Episode 344: Israel's Dahiyeh Doctrine Returns to Lebanon with Paul Hefel-James
Norman Leach
Military historian; chair of the Western Canadian Defence Industries Association; international business advisor
Western Canadian Defence Industries Association
Episode: Episode 343: Canada’s Defence Dilemma: Sovereignty, NATO, and the U.S. Alliance with Norman Leach
Humphrey Hawksley
Foreign correspondent with four decades of reporting on wars, politics, and global power
Freelance journalist / Author
Episode: Episode 342: You Can't Kill an Idea: War, Power and 40 Years as a Foreign Correspondent with Humphrey Hawksley

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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
    5
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kra1578()
    United Kingdom8 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliviabaker13
    United States4 years ago
  • Great niche

    This podcast offers great stories and anecdotes about a complex world.

    Apple Podcasts
    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
    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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Episode 345 The AI Bet: Huge Investment, Job Cuts, and Uncertain Returns
Q: What role does regulation play in shaping AI investment and employment outcomes?
Regulation should be guided by experts to avoid distortions and first-mover disadvantages, with careful consideration of global policy harmonization and its impact on competitiveness and talent mobility.
Episode 345 The AI Bet: Huge Investment, Job Cuts, and Uncertain Returns
Q: How are companies balancing the risk of over-spending on AI against the risk of falling behind?
Leaders who acted early are generally gaining advantage, but many are transitioning from experimentation to productization and moat-building; the key is strategic, targeted investment with clear success criteria and a plan for scaling responsibly.
Episode 345 The AI Bet: Huge Investment, Job Cuts, and Uncertain Returns
Q: Where should CFOs look first for tangible proofs that AI is delivering durable economic value?
CFOs should examine a mix of revenue growth, margin expansion, labor productivity gains, and customer retention, recognizing that AI can drive efficiency and new revenue streams in tandem; the most convincing proofs will combine top-line improvements with improved operational efficiency.
Episode 349: Latin America's Violence Economy: Inequality, Growth, and State Capacity with Irvin Waller
Q: What role can businesses play in violence reduction beyond traditional policing?
Businesses can invest in workforce development, community safety planning, and violence interruption programs, and choose to diversify investments toward areas with stronger rule of law to stabilize communities and enable growth.
Episode 349: Latin America's Violence Economy: Inequality, Growth, and State Capacity with Irvin Waller
Q: What regional examples provide the strongest lessons for reducing violence in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Bogotá's multi-pronged approach—gun control, reducing alcohol, and social interventions—combined with community-based strategies and public health orientation, influenced outcomes in other cities like Glasgow and broader UK adoption.

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1. Robert Siciliano
2. Irvin Waller
3. Thomas Barton
4. David Mora
5. Stanislaw Domaniewski
6. Craig Unsworth
7. Paul Hefel-James
8. Norman Leach

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