

The International Risk Podcast
Dominic Bowen
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 bring clarity to the complex risks shaping our world.Tailored for CEOs, Board Members, senior managers, and risk professionals, our weekly episodes are essential listening for those making strategic decisions in volatile environments. With distinguished guests from diverse sectors and geographies — including renowned industry experts, policymakers, and thought leaders — we provide a multidimensional perspective, equipping you with insights to stay ahead of emerging threats and capitalize on new opportunities.Our host, Dominic Bowen, is a senior business leader, and Partner at 2Secure where he is Head of Strategic Advisory and leads a team of senior management consultants and advisors.Join us for engaging, thought-provoking conversations that go beyond the headlines. Stay informed, stay ahead, and transform the way you perceive and manage international risks. The International Risk Podcast is not just a podcast; it’s is crucial listening for today's leaders.
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Feb 21, 2022 • 47min
Episode 63: with Lukas Onderchanin discussing the Russo-Ukrainian crisis from the perspective of ordinary Ukrainians
The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeThe situation in Ukraine is concerning. Months of diplomacy have failed to resolve the crisis and the risk of geopolitical mistakes and military intervention is increasing. Tensions over the Ukraine-Russia crisis have been simmering for more than two months, with diplomatic efforts to resolve the issue showing little sign of progress. Today we are joined by Lukas Onderchanin. Dominic was recently in eastern Ukraine and will speak with Lukas who was also recently in Ukraine, about his experiences. Lukas is a foreign news journalist working for Solvak Daily News SME. He focuses on Central and Eastern Europe. Lukas recently returned from Ukraine, where he spent time in Kiev and Kharkiv, to hear more from the average Ukrainian as tensions increase along the border with Russia. Thank you for listening to another International Risk Podcast. Do you know someone who would like to listen to this episode? Share it with them now. Connect with us on LinkedIn here: The International Risk Podcast: LinkedInFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for all our great updates.Subscribe to our newsletter here: Subscribe – The International Risk Podcast Thank you for listening.Tell us what you liked!

Feb 14, 2022 • 34min
Episode 62: with Brian O'Donoghue discussing international financial risks, good governance and corporate compliance
The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeBrian O’ Donoghue is based in Cork in Ireland and currently works as Head of Risk & Compliance at valid8me.com. Brian has over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector, more recently in the Risk, Compliance, Regulatory area and has also been an auditor, accountant, banker, and commercial property lender. He has worked for the Irish Government, as well as companies including PwC, Powertel, Citi, Anglo Irish Bank, BlackBee Investments, and Matchbook. You can learn more about Brian here: www.linkedin.com/in/brianjodonoghue Thank you for listening to another International Risk Podcast. Do you know someone who would like to listen to this episode? Share it with them now. Connect with us on LinkedIn here: The International Risk Podcast: LinkedInFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for all our great updates.Subscribe to our newsletter here: Subscribe – The International Risk Podcast Thank you for listening.Tell us what you liked!

Feb 7, 2022 • 27min
Episode 61: with Roberto Kraenkel discussing Jair Bolsonaro's take on COVID-19, epidemiology, and life after the pandemic
The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for all our great updates.Roberto Kraenkel holds a PhD degree in Physics and is a full-time professor at the São Paulo State University in Brazil. His research focuses on mathematical modeling in Ecology and Epidemiology. He has published over 100 articles over the last thirty years. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he has played a pivotal role in establishing one of the most respected Brazilian groups working on several aspects of the epidemic, The Brazilian Covid-19 Observatory. Thank you for listening to another International Risk Podcast. Do you know someone who would like to listen to this episode? Share it with them now. Connect with us on LinkedIn here: The International Risk Podcast: LinkedIn Thank you for listening.Subscribe to our newsletter here: Subscribe – The International Risk PodcastTell us what you liked!

Jan 31, 2022 • 45min
Episode 60: with Chito Arceo discussing climate change, risks related to activism and COP26
The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for all our great updates.Chito is an 18-year old climate activist from the Philippines. He is currently taking up a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. He is also the North-Central Luzon Regional Coordinator of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) and the President of the Abacan River and Angeles Watershed Youth Council Inc. (ARAW Youth).As a youth climate activist, he has participated in the 3rd National Climate Change Conference last 2019 as a student presenter. He recently attended the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference or COP26 as a member of Fridays for Future MAPA (Most Affected Peoples and Areas). His advocacy is to call for the protection of watersheds in the country and climate justice for all. He also advocates for climate education in order to inform the youth on the severity of the climate crisis.You can read more about Chito's activism and initiatives here: - YACAP Website: http://yacap.org/- YACAP N+CL Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/yacapncl/- ARAW Youth Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/arawaci/Thank you for listening to another International Risk Podcast. Do you know someone who would like to listen to this episode? Share it with them now.Connect with us on LinkedIn here: The International Risk Podcast: LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletter here: Subscribe – The International Risk PodcastTell us what you liked!

Jan 24, 2022 • 43min
Episode 59: with host Dominic Bowen and Fernanda Alvarez discussing Ukraine, Russia, and adapting business operations in the midst of a potential invasion
The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for all our great updates.Today Fernanda Alvarez is interviewing Dominic Bowen, and they are discussing risk assessments, escalating geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia, and energy disputes. Dominic is an experienced leader and risk professional. With 20 years’ experience specialising in operational resilience and risk management, he leads and manages global risk-remediation across various industries and sectors. He has helped teams around the world plan for and respond to high-impact events, including cross-border crises, change management, natural disasters, and geopolitical turmoil. He has successfully supported countless organisations design and implement operational resilience programs and enterprise risk management frameworks.Dominic has extensive international experience establishing high quality operational systems and structures in Yemen, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, Iraq, Timor-Leste, Thailand, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Afghanistan, Philippines, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Haiti, Liberia, and Nepal. Dominic is extremely well-versed in risk controls, resilience, governance, and compliance requirements.Dominic has a Diploma in Public Safety, a Diploma in Security and Risk Management, a Diploma of Management, a Master's Degree in International Relations, and currently finalizing a Master of International Law. Connect with Dominic on LinkedIn.Thank you for listening to another International Risk Podcast. Do you know someone who would like to listen to this episode? Share it with them now.Connect with us on LinkedIn here The International Risk Podcast: LinkedInThank you for listening.Subscribe to our newsletter here: Subscribe – The International Risk PodcastTell us what you liked!

Jan 17, 2022 • 38min
Episode 58: with host Dominic Bowen discussing drones, their unforeseen risks and how they can help us
The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists, people exposed to risk, and other exciting guests from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists, crisis managers, and public speakers. Dominic is supporting some of Europe's most successful companies to improve enterprise risk management, limit corporate risk exposure, understand geopolitical impact, and prepare for and respond to crisis. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss international risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for all our great updates.Thank you for listening to another International Risk Podcast. Do you know someone who would like to listen to this episode? Share it with them now. Connect with us on LinkedIn here: The International Risk Podcast: LinkedIn Thank you for listening.Tell us what you liked!

Jan 10, 2022 • 34min
Episode 57: with host Dominic Bowen and Taras Kuzio discussing the risk of Russo-Ukrainian geopolitical tensions, diplomatic misunderstandings, and Nordstream 2
The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for all our great updates.Russo-Ukrainian geopolitical tensions have been monopolizing news headlines as reports point to an imminent invasion reminiscent of the 2014 occupation of Crimea. However, there's a lot more than what originally meets the eye, in terms of the economic, risk, ideological and diplomatic implications of recent developments. To untangle the complexities of the situation, we are joined by Taras Kuzio, who is an Associate Research Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society and Professor in the Department of Political Science at the National University of Kyiv Mohlya Academy. He is a prolific author having published over 22 books and 130 scholarly articles, including "Putin's War Against Ukraine: Revolution, Nationalism, and Crime" and his most recent publication "Russian Nationalism and the Russian-Ukrainian War". He has made numerous media appearances due to his expertise on Eastern European affairs.You can read Taras's new book "Russian Nationalism and the Russian-Ukrainian War" here: https://www.routledge.com/Russian-Nationalism-and-the-Russian-Ukrainian-War/Kuzio/p/book/9781032043173 and learn more about the Henry Jackson Society here: https://henryjacksonsociety.org/Thank you for listening to another International Risk Podcast. Do you know someone who would like to listen to this episode? Share it with them now.Connect with us on LinkedIn here: The International Risk Podcast: LinkedInThank you for listening.Tell us what you liked!

Jan 3, 2022 • 27min
Episode 56: with host Dominic Bowen and Tiziano Breda discussing the Nicaraguan Elections, the role of Russia in Central America and risk to political analysts
The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for all our great updates.Nicaragua's elections held on November 7 rung alarm bells for political analysts that focus on Central America, as Ortega's hyperbolic electoral win pointed to his continued encroachment on democratic freedoms and institutions in the country. To dissect the implications of these elections we are joined by Tiziano Breda, Central America Analyst for the International Crisis Group. He conducts extensive field research, provides analysis, and proposes policy initiatives to relevant governmental, international and non-governmental actors to address key issues linked to violent crime, migration and political instability in the Central American region. Tiziano joined Crisis Group in April 2017, first as an intern and then as EU Advocacy & Research Assistant in the Bogotá office. He previously wrote for different online magazines, mainly regarding European and Latin American affairs. You can read more about the International Crisis Group here: http://www.crisisgroup.org/Thank you for listening to another International Risk Podcast. Do you know someone who would like to listen to this episode? Share it with them now.Connect with us on LinkedIn here: The International Risk Podcast: LinkedInThank you for listening.Tell us what you liked!

Dec 27, 2021 • 36min
Episode 55: with host Dominic Bowen and Colin Pereira discussing Afghanistan, risk to journalists, and risk assessment platforms
The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for all our great updates.For two decades, Colin has shaped the risk management model for journalists operating under threat. He is a Director at HP Risk Management, a consultancy assisting companies and media organisations operating in fragile environments. In 2020, he launched RiskPal, a software as a service platform focusing on streamlining risk assessment. Previously he was head of security for ITN and Deputy Head of BBC High Risk Team. Pereira has advised teams of journalists covering wars, natural disasters, terrorism and riots globally, and has worked on high risk investigations. He also was an award winning journalist for BBC Newsnight and BBC Current Affairs.You can read more about RiskPal here https://riskpal.com/ and about HP Risk Management here https://www.hpriskmanagement.co.uk/Thank you for listening to another International Risk Podcast. Do you know someone who would like to listen to this episode? Share it with them now.Connect with us on LinkedIn here: The International Risk Podcast: LinkedInThank you for listening.Tell us what you liked!

Dec 20, 2021 • 41min
Episode 54: with host Dominic Bowen and Scott Schober discussing cybersecurity strategies and cyber risk management
The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for all our great updates.Scott Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems, a 48-year-old, New Jersey-based provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. He is the author of three best-selling security books: Hacked Again, Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business, and Senior Cyber. Scott is a highly sought-after author and expert for live security events, media appearances, and commentary on the topics of ransomware, wireless threats, drone surveillance and hacking, cybersecurity for consumers, and small business. He is often seen on ABC News, Bloomberg TV, Al Jazeera America, CBS This Morning News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more networks. Scott also serves as the CSO and Chief Media Commentator for Cybersecurity Ventures and sits on several cyber advisory boards for various companies.You can read more about Scott Schober at https://scottschober.com/Thank you for listening to another International Risk Podcast. Do you know someone who would like to listen to this episode? Share it with them now.Connect with us on LinkedIn here: The International Risk Podcast: LinkedInThank you for listening.Tell us what you liked!