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On this episode we welcome Dr. Brian Wong to discuss the ever-evolving state of affairs in East & South-East Asia. We draw particular attention to the China-Taiwan relationship and its impact on regional stability. We also discuss the US attempts in asserting its regional influence, China-US relations, prospects for increased regional cooperation and much more! Dr. Brian Wong is an Assistant Profe...

On this episode we take a deep dive into UK politics and current affairs with Dr. Kalliopi Kyriakopoulou. We discuss the upcoming elections, the rising wave of anti-muslim and antisemitic racism, the complexities and challenges post-Brexit, the case of a new Global Britain, and much more! Dr. Kalliopi Kyriakopoulou has studied Classics and Philosophy and holds a PhD in Politics and Government. She...

On this episode we welcome Dr. Sarunas Liekis, a Lithuanian historian and political scientist, to discuss current developments in Eastern Europe. Also, we exchange on the perceptions of the Russia-Ukraine war across the EU and more specifically among the Eastern EU and NATO members. Dr. Sarunas Liekis is a Professor of Politics and the Dean of the faculty of politics and diplomacy at the Vytautas...

On this episode we welcome Dr. Achilleas Karayiannis to discuss management, innovation and sustainability. What exactly is sustainability? Is it about people? Societies? Customers? Products and services? How do we study it? How do we apply it? How do we measure it? All these questions and more are explored in this episode. Dr. Achilleas Karayiannis is an Assistant Professor in Sustainability and O...

On this episode we welcome Paul Szymanski with whom we discuss space warfare and how it has become a topic of growing concern in recent years. We go over the key actors and nations involved more actively in space warfare as well as their motivations and objectives. Also, we discuss space-based missile defence systems, the role of satellites in modern warfare, anti-satellite weapons and much more....

On this episode we welcome Rodolphe Husny to discuss the recent blunders in Canada's domestic and international affairs, such as controversies around public finances, housing, immigration, as well as failing relations with China and India, and much more! Rodolphe holds a degree in Administration and a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from HEC Montréal. After 5 years as a Senior Associate, including...

On this second episode on the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, Dr. Marios Efthymiopoulos, CEO of Strategy International, is joined by Dan Feferman, Dr. Ahmed Khuzaie and Dr. Janiel Melamed to analyze the developments of this deadly conflict in the Middle-East. They discuss Israel's response to Hamas' terrorist attack; the growing international pressure to mitigate a humanitarian crisis; cease...

On this episode we welcome Professor Kobi Michael who joins Dr. Marios Efthymiopoulos for a discussion on Hamas' recent horrendous terrorist attack in Israel, that led to the senseless murder of thousands of civilians, including women and children, in addition to over 100 hostages that were taken to Gaza. Why and how this happened? What this war means for the region? Who are the important allies a...

On this episode we welcome Viktoria Bodnarova. Together we discuss a valuable program funded by the European Commission, EURAXESS. What exactly is it; what does it do; what services does it offer; how it supports researchers and enhances European research collaborations globally and much more! Viktoria Bodnarova is the Regional Coordinators for EURAXESS Latin America & Caribbean, based in Bogota,...

On this episode, we welcome Professor Stephanie Laulhe Shaelou, an expert in EU law and the European Commission and all its agencies. We discuss the complexities of the European Union, specifically with regard to the primacy of EU law, the challenges of the European Commission in promoting harmonization and integration within the EU, current and future challenges in the EU and much more! Stephanie...

On this episode we welcome Marie Betts-Johnson. She is a protocol expert and we discuss her fascinating world that, more often than not, happens behind the scenes. We talk about the importance of protocol in diplomacy, how it can impact relations between countries, dealing with cultural differences and much more! Marie Betts-Johnson is the Founder & Director of the International Protocol Institute...

On this episode we welcome Dr. Thrasyvoulos Marketos, an expert on Eurasian geopolitics and energy geostrategy. We discuss the various political, economic and social challenges of connecting Europe with renewable energy via the East-Mediterranean region. What options are on the table? How viable are they? What political repercussions could they provoke and much more! Dr. Thrasyvoulos N. Marketos i...

On this episode we welcome Dr. Konstantinos Tsanis. We discuss financial inclusion and his experiences in the implementation of digital banking systems in developing countries. We also discuss the various challenges and advantages of the rapidly developing FinTech and open banking industries, cybersecurity, cryptocurrencies and much more. Dr. Tsanis is a Global Industry Specialist with the Interna...

On this episode we welcome Dr. Andrew Liaropoulos to discuss cyberspace and its ever-changing impact on global political order. We go over the concept of cyberspace as a domain of geopolitical antagonism, how it has altered the traditional understanding of national security and warfare, the major challenges facing global cyberspace governance today, the importance of cyber deterrence in national s...

On this episode we welcome Farid Mirbaghieri, our very own Senior Consultant for West Asia. We discuss the shift of power and influence in the Middle-East, especially following the recent agreement brokered by China between Iran and Saudi-Arabia. Also, we talk about the potential for economic development in the region and the balance with the need for political stability and social justice. Farid...

On this episode we welcome Dr. Nikolina Ljepava in order to discuss the ever-changing environment we live in and the significant role that Artificial Intelligence has taken. We discuss the role of AI in our daily lives, in business, in education and much more! Dr. Nikolina Ljepava is a Department Chair of Management in the College of Business Administration at the American University in the Emirat...

On this episode we welcome Dr. Najat AlSaied to discuss the recent global developments that are reinforcing components of global multipolarity. Topics discussed include China's growing influence in the Middle-East and Gulf regions, American influence in the EU and much more. Dr AlSaied is an author, public speaker, researcher and news contributor, focusing on the Gulf region and the Middle East. S...

On this episode we welcome Dr. Eleni Gavriil, an expert in international investment agreements, who breaks down in simple terms what it means to engage in foreign investments, the agreements and treaties that exist, the different associated risks and the various standards of protection. Dr Eleni Gavriil is a Lecturer in International Economic Law and Human Rights at the Department of History, Poli...

On this episode we welcome Dr. Khaled Alkassimi. We discuss the concept of necropolitics and how he believes it has been imposed on the Arab world. Also, we discuss the possible shift in power and influence with China's recent attempt to broker a deal between Iran and Saudi-Arabia. We also share some thoughts on the 20th anniversary since the US-led invasion of Iraq, and much more! Dr. Khaled Alka...

On this episode we welcome Stefano Deleidi. We discuss China, its regional hegemony and recent efforts in establishing its presence as an influential global leader. Stefano Deleidi is a senior executive and expert in international trade and business with over 35 years experience in the private sector for a number of multinationals and industries. He also serves as Senior Consultant for Internation...

On this episode we welcome Dr. Panagiota Pimenidou, an expert in Hydrogen Production. We discuss current and potential global trends in hydrogen production as a real catalyst for sustainable development and a greener future. Dr Panagiota Pimenidou a Chemical Engineer with a PhD in Hydrogen production from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. Panagiota combines excellent research developm...

On this episode we welcome Ino Afentouli with whom we discuss Greece in particular, the latest alarming tensions in the East Mediterranean. Also, we talk about regional developments in East Europe, the Russia-Ukraine war, NATO enlargement and much more. Ino Afentouli is the Executive Director of the Institute of International Relations (IDIS), Greece’s leading university research institute, affili...

On this episode we discuss with Professor Theofanis Exadaktylos, an expert in European public & foreign policies, Europeanization and politics and crisis. We go into detail about the notion of Europeanization and how it has evolved with ever-growing Euroscepticism. We also go over past and emerging challenges such as financial bailouts, Brexit, energy security, migration and others. Prof. Theofani...

On this episode we're thrilled to have Dr. Elie Abouaoun, Director of North Africa Programs & Regional Hub for the United States Institute for Peace. We discuss what USIP is and the important work it does. We then go into detail on certain regional challenges and how they've affected local societies as well as global relations. Dr. Abouaoun joined USIP after serving as the executive director of th...

On this episode we discuss the conflict in Eastern Europe with Prof. Dusko Tomic and Prof. Eldar Saljic and the repercussions it has had in the region's geopolitics. Also, we discuss the mass migration and how countries are/should be dealing with it. Prof. Dusko Tomic is SI's Senior Consultant for Risk &. Emergency Management and National Security. He has over 20 years experience in the area of di...