The Security Distillery Podcast

We will then examine the topic on everyone’s minds: just how was this allowed to happen? How did Israel, a state with one of the strongest and most sophisticated intelligence services in the world, get taken by surprise? Lastly, we will discuss the tragic events and escalating aggression that have come as a result of the attacks.

Check out the latest episode of our podcast series, “Intelligence Espresso”, where we strive to distil world affairs pertaining to intelligence and security into a bite-sized intelligence briefing to kick off your week. Think of it as the short sharp slap in the face a highly caffeinated espresso produces but for current affairs. This week's episode will discuss: - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Ze...

As space becomes increasingly important to our daily lives, it's critical that we understand and address the security risks. In this first of our Spin-Off Series, we are joined by astronomer Po Yen Liu to discuss space security and the DART project.  In the previous episode, we introduced the history and scientific part of the DART project, and explored different approaches to defend the eart...

Check out the latest episode of our podcast series, “Intelligence Espresso”, where we strive to distil world affairs pertaining to intelligence and security into a bite-sized intelligence briefing to kick off your week. Think of it as the short sharp slap in the face a highly caffeinated espresso produces but for current affairs. This week's episode will discuss: - What shape the scramble for Afri...

Check out the latest episode of our podcast series, “Intelligence Espresso”, where we strive to distil world affairs pertaining to intelligence and security into a bite-sized intelligence briefing to kick off your week. Think of it as the short sharp slap in the face a highly caffeinated espresso produces but for current affairs. This week the Trento team will be discussing: - President Joe Biden’...

Check out the latest episode of our podcast series, “Intelligence Espresso”, where we strive to distil world affairs pertaining to intelligence and security into a bite-sized intelligence briefing to kick off your week. Think of it as the short sharp slap in the face a highly caffeinated espresso produces but for current affairs. In our fifth episode of the series, the Dublin team will be discussi...

As space becomes increasingly important to our daily lives, it's critical that we understand and address the security risks. In this first of our Spin-Off Series, we are joined by astronomer Po Yen Liu to discuss space security and the DART project.  The DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) project is a joint mission between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) to test the effectivenes...

In our fourth episode of the series, this week’s episode will discuss:   - Britain joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership, marking what the UK Government is calling “its biggest trade deal since Brexit”. - The escalating situation in the DRC after the M23 Rebel group ignored the withdrawal deadline.  - The history-making criminal indictment of Donald Trump.  

This week’s “Intelligence Espresso’ is presented and produced by our Dublin Team in DCU. On it, our team looks at:   - When Xi comes to town: Russia’s charm offensive was on full display last week with the arrival of Xi Jinping in Moscow ostensibly to discuss the ending of the conflict in Ukraine. Our team looks at what both Russia and China seek to gain from this meeting and the deepeni...

In the Intelligence Espresso, we strive to distil world affairs pertaining to intelligence and security into a bite-sized intelligence briefing to kick off your week. Think of it as the short sharp slap in the face a highly caffeinated espresso produces but for current affairs. This week on the “Intelligence Espresso” our team looks at: - An escalating banking crisis following the implosion of the...

In the Intelligence Espresso, we strive to distil world affairs pertaining to intelligence and security into a bite-sized intelligence briefing to kick off your week. Think of it as the short sharp slap in the face a highly caffeinated espresso produces but for current affairs. This week in the maiden ‘Intelligence Espresso’ briefing our team look into the ongoing situation in Georgia, the carnage...

This episode of The Security Distillery podcast takes a closer look at the current 2022 revolution in Iran. Discussing with Maya Rioux, Dr Babak Rezaeedaryakenari dissects the intersection of technology, security and dissent. He explains the securitisation of social media, the evolution of the role of new information technology, and the uses and misuses of these. More content and information on: h...

Movies can play a big role in shaping people’s perceptions of important topics, such as the protection of personal data. In the podcast « Who is the bad guy? The role of movies in the social construction of data protection », Megan Zutt explores how movies on data privacy shape perceptions and how this impacts individuals’ security. Listen to a wide range of experts in the field of data protection...

In this podcast Guus Rotink meets Agha Bayramov, an assistant professor at the University of Groningen. They discuss a significant, but often overlooked impact of the War in Ukraine, namely the changing international relations within the South Caucasus. The war in Ukraine is impacting the region’s power structures and perhaps offers potential other powers than Russia to increase their influence. T...

In Conversing Crime, the Security Distillery podcast on organised crime, professionals and academics are offering an insight into the complex world of organised crime. Today we welcome Jessie Bullock, PhD candidate at Harvard University Department of Government, who will introduce us to the topic of corruption and explain the stakes of anti-corruption policies. Hosted By: Valentin Leclercq and Fab...

In Conversing Crime, the Security Distillery podcast on organised crime, professionals and academics are offering an insight into the complex world of organised crime. Today we welcome Anna Sergi , senior lecturer and associate professor of criminology at the University of Essex, who will introduce us to the topic of organised crime and explain mafia mobility, disruption and resilience. Hosted By:...

This episode aims at clarifying the situation between Morocco and Western Sahara. The new events have brought to the attention of the international community the fate of the Sahrawi people: who are they and why has this dispute been going for so long?

This panel looks to discuss the post-truth narrative played out in recent years and the impact of disinformation on the realm of public debate. What sort of world are we living in? And what are the most pertinent security threats to come? This expert panel takes the format of an informal discussion between industry leaders. This talk addresses the state of disinformation in 2020, with a view to sc...