The Global Risk Podcast

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The Global Risk Podcast delivers weekly intelligence briefings and expert insights for risk and security professionals worldwide. Stay informed with timely updates on political instability, security threats, environmental hazards, and emerging risks - plus in-depth conversations with analysts and global security experts to help you anticipate and prepare for what’s ahead.

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Tuesday · 13 min
Understanding Ukraine's Air Defence Challenge
Russia's long-range strike campaign against Ukraine has entered a new phase. In this episode, Senior Intelligence Analyst Julian Kett examines how systematic strikes, changing targeting patterns, and pressure on Ukraine's air defence capabilities are increasing risk in Ukrainian cities - and what this means for organisations operating in the country.
Friday · 1 hr 4 min
Global Intelligence Briefing | 30 July: What's behind Europe's growing anti-tourism movement?
This week's Global Intelligence Briefing examines Venezuela's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court and its growing alignment with the United States. We also assess the interception of a sophisticated explosive device near the Northern Ireland border, major wildfires in France and Spain, anti-tourism protests in Mallorca, the Islamic State-inspired attack at Berlin Pride, signs that Russia could be preparing for a post-election mobilisation, expanding Israeli operations in the West Bank, the latest phase of the US-Iran conflict, severe flooding across China, counter-terrorism arrests in Singapore, and an earthquake in western Japan. Delivery supported by AI.
July 24 · 49 min
Global Intelligence Briefing | 23 July: What does the Houthi maritime embargo mean for Red Sea shipping?
This week's Global Intelligence Briefing examines Nicaragua's move to end future elections, severe flooding in Chile linked to the developing El Niño weather system, and protests in Italy following a death during a police arrest. We also assess one of Russia's largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, Hamas's appointment of a new political leader, the expanding conflict between the United States and Iran, Yemen's Houthi movement announcing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, a major insurgent offensive in northern Mali, deadly flash flooding in Afghanistan, and the growing student-led protest movement in India. Delivery supported by AI.
July 21 · 3 min
Why Spain's Wildfire Threat Remains High | Regional Flashpoints
A deadly wildfire in southern Spain has highlighted the elevated wildfire risk across much of southern Europe. Intelligence Analyst Manfredi Pozzoli examines the conditions driving the threat and what travellers and organisations should expect in the weeks ahead.
July 17 · 54 min
Global Intelligence Briefing | 16 July: Can Ukraine close its missile defence gap?
This week's Global Intelligence Briefing examines disruption surrounding the FIFA World Cup Final in the United States, Cuba's worsening energy crisis, deadly wildfires in Spain, Ukraine's continuing interceptor shortage and expanding campaign against Russian shipping, the collapse of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, growing evidence of Mexican cartel activity in Nigeria, unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, and the impact of Typhoon Bavi across the western Pacific. Delivery supported by AI.
July 15 · 9 min
Is It Time to Scale Your Executive Protection Programme?
Executive protection is no longer reserved for a small number of high-risk journeys. In this episode, Amy Stone explores seven indicators that your executive protection and travel security programme may need to evolve, and what a modern, integrated approach looks like in practice.
July 10 · 57 min
Global Intelligence Briefing | 9 July: Could the Houthis disrupt Red Sea shipping again?
This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing examines Peru’s state of emergency ahead of the expected impacts of El Niño, Ukraine’s worsening shortage of air defence interceptors, and the most significant escalation between the United States and Iran since their memorandum of understanding was signed. We also assess the latest bombings in central Damascus, rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement, a renewed offensive by separatist and Islamist groups in northern Mali, severe flooding in Bangladesh, and a nationwide telecommunications outage in Australia that exposed vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Delivery supported by AI.
July 3 · 1 hr 7 min
Global Intelligence Briefing | 2 July: What is driving anti-migrant unrest in South Africa?
This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing examines heightened security risks surrounding the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebrations, Colombia’s offensive against the EMC, and Venezuela’s earthquake recovery. We also assess the bombing of a Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco, political uncertainty in Serbia, Ukraine’s expanded long-range strike campaign, renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, severe flooding across West Africa, planned protests in Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, anti-migrant unrest in South Africa, escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and church-led demonstrations in the Philippines. Delivery supported by AI.
June 26 · 57 min
Global Intelligence Briefing | 25 June: How close is Russia to breaking Ukraine's fortress belt?
This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Colombia’s presidential election and its implications for security policy, Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes, Bolivia’s nationwide state of emergency, and Cuba’s landmark economic reforms. We also assess Europe’s record-breaking heatwave, Russia’s campaign against Kostyantynivka, the growing pressure on the US–Iran agreement as fighting continues in Lebanon, proposed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across Africa, renewed jihadist attacks in Niger, nationwide protests in Kenya, and Afghanistan’s reported use of armed drones inside Pakistan. Delivery supported by AI.
June 23 · 3 min
Understanding Hong Kong's Expanding Security Framework | Regional Flashpoints
Hong Kong has introduced further updates to its national security framework, expanding investigative powers and raising new considerations for organisations and travellers. Manfredi Pozzoli examines what has changed and what the implications could be.
June 19 · 1 hr 7 min
Global Intelligence Briefing | 18 June: What could derail the US–Iran agreement?
This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers continuing attempts to disrupt the FIFA World Cup in Mexico, a joint US-Venezuelan operation targeting the leader of Tren de Aragua, and growing tensions following Peru’s contested presidential election. We also assess the impact of El Niño across Latin America and Africa, unrest during the G7 Summit in Switzerland, Russia’s continuing large-scale strikes against Ukraine, a new memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, political tensions in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, changes to Hong Kong’s national security framework, and a growing anti-government protest movement in Indonesia. Delivery supported by AI.
June 12 · 49 min
Global Intelligence Briefing | 11 June: Why are protests growing in Kenya over Ebola fears?
This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers teachers’ protests in Mexico and the risk of disruption to the FIFA World Cup, Bolivia’s move towards a possible state of emergency, and violent unrest in Northern Ireland. We also assess Ukraine’s increasingly effective strike campaign against Russian logistics, renewed tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States, protests in Kenya over a planned Ebola facility, security concerns in South Africa following a mass shooting in Johannesburg, renewed Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, and the aftermath of a major earthquake in the Philippines. Delivery supported by AI.
June 9 · 5 min
Can Bolivia's Government Contain the Crisis? | Regional Flashpoints
This week, Intelligence Analyst Joshua George examines the impact of the recent earthquake in the Philippines, including the implications for infrastructure resilience and disaster preparedness. He also assesses the ongoing unrest in Bolivia, where protests and roadblocks continue to place pressure on the government and disrupt daily life.
June 5 · 1 hr 4 min
Global Intelligence Briefing | 4 June: How close are the US and Iran to renewed conflict?
This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Colombia’s presidential election runoff and the growing risk of militant violence, alongside Bolivia’s escalating political crisis and the prospect of a state of emergency. We also assess labour unrest in Portugal, the likelihood of further Russian strikes against Ukraine, Armenia’s parliamentary elections, the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, unrest risks in Somalia, protests in Kenya linked to an Ebola isolation centre, political uncertainty in Zimbabwe, and a fast-growing student-led protest movement in India. Delivery supported by AI.
May 29 · 1 hr 7 min
Global Intelligence Briefing | 28 May: Could protests disrupt the FIFA World Cup in Mexico?
This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers teachers’ protests in Mexico ahead of the FIFA World Cup, Colombia’s presidential election and associated security risks, and Bolivia’s preparations for a possible state of emergency. We also assess Russia’s unprecedented attack on Kyiv, the Turkish government’s latest moves against the opposition CHP, continuing US–Iran negotiations amid renewed exchanges of strikes, intensified Israeli operations in Lebanon, political tensions in Senegal, election-related risks in Guinea and Ethiopia, and a major militant attack on a train carrying Pakistani security personnel in Balochistan. Delivery supported by AI.
May 27 · 3 min
Understanding Bolivia's Ongoing Unrest | Regional Flashpoints
Large-scale protests continue across Bolivia, causing widespread disruption and exacerbating existing economic pressures. Manfredi Pozzoli examines what's driving the unrest and what the outlook could be in the weeks ahead.
May 22 · 52 min
Global Intelligence Briefing | 21 May: How serious is the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa?
This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing examines escalating anti-government protests in Bolivia, growing concerns over Ukrainian interceptor shortages as Russia intensifies its strike campaign, and the continuing diplomatic deadlock between the United States and Iran. We also assess the killing of a senior Islamic State leader in Nigeria, the expanding Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, fuel-price protests in Kenya and Comoros, proposed restrictions on foreign influence in Uganda, the risk of electricity disruptions in Johannesburg, and severe flooding across southern and central China. Delivery supported by AI.
May 19 · 9 min
Inside Islamic State’s Expansion Across Africa
Africa has become Islamic State’s most active operational theatre. In this episode, Intelligence Analyst Joshua George examines the group’s growing presence across the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin, Somalia, the DRC, and Mozambique, and what this could mean for regional stability and future security risks.
May 15 · 1 hr 4 min
Global Intelligence Briefing | 14 May: What does Russia’s ceasefire messaging mean for Ukraine?
This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Cuba’s worsening fuel crisis and rising unrest risk, a targeted state of emergency in Belize, and escalating anti-government protests in Bolivia. We also assess large-scale Nakba Day demonstrations across Western Europe, a nationwide strike in Italy, renewed Russian offensive preparations in Ukraine, rising tensions between the United States and Iran, unrest risks in Somalia, escalating violence in eastern DRC, severe flooding in South Africa, a militant attack in Pakistan’s Bannu district, and post-election unrest in India’s West Bengal state. Delivery supported by AI.
May 12 · 5 min
Why Anti-Migrant Tensions Are Rising in South Africa | Regional Flashpoints
Anti-migrant protests and vigilante violence are increasing in South Africa amid growing economic pressure and rising social tensions. Joshua George examines what’s driving the unrest and where risks could increase next.