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 Professor in Philosophy at Hong Kong University. He is a political theorist and geopolitical strategist whose research examines authoritarian regimes and citizens' political and moral responsibilities, colonial and historical injustices and the interaction between domestic politics and foreign policy of states in East Asia, especially China. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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 is a lecturer in Politics at Bader College, Queens University (Canada) in the UK. She is also a Visiting Professor at the Law Department of the Catholic University in Lille, France, where she teaches Geopolitics and Comparative Politics to undergraduate and postgraduate students. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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 Magnus University, in Lithuania. He is an expert on inter-ethnic relations and conflicts. He studied at Vilnius University 1987–1993 (earning an MA), at the University of Oxford 1991–1992 (earning a Diploma), at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem 1995–1996, at Brandeis University 1993–1998 (earning a PhD), and earned the Habilitation at Vilnius University in 2005. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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 Organizational Behaviour at Neapolis University in Paphos. He holds a BSc in Business Administration and Management with Psychology (2001-2004, Oxford Brookes University), an MA in Organization Studies (2004-2005, Warwick University) and a PhD titled “Acting and Performing: An Organizational Approach” (2005-2009, Essex university). His research interests are focused on the exchange of roles at the intersection between everyday and professional life; on the pedagogical role of sustainability and the role of sustainability in the creation of sustainable competitive advantages for organizations and businesses. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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. Paul Szymanski in the President of the Space Strategies Center and has over 50 years' experience in all fields related to space warfare. He has worked directly with multiple services (Air Force, Navy, Marines), civilian agencies (NASA) and has collaborated with the White House National Security Council, Congress and the Pentagon. He has over 900 publications and has lectured all over the world. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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 for PwC, he jumped into politics as a Conservative Candidate in two federal elections. It led him to become Director of Communications for the Ministry of International Trade and Senior Advisor in the Harper Government from 2011 to 2015. He participated in more than 50 trade missions and in the negotiations of the historic Canada-Europe, South Korea and Trans Pacific trade agreements. He also worked abroad for a large distributor in the Gulf region. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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-fire and peace negotiations; foreign leaders' visits in the region; the role of the media and the importance of accuracy in the information being reported and much more. Dr. Janiel Melamed is a Professor of International Security and Middle-Eastern Studies at Universidad Del Norte, in Colombia. Dan Feferman and Dr. Ahmed Khuzaie work as Executive Director and Political Affairs Director, respectively, at Sharaka, a NGO established in 2020 by people from Israel, UAE and Bahrain following the signing of the Abraham Accords. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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 and threats? All these questions and more are answered on this episode. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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, Colombia, as of 2022. Her main role is to inform the community of researchers of all scientific domains and nationalities based in Latin America and the Caribbean about the funding and career opportunities the European Research Area (ERA) offers (European, national or regional funding opportunities). The second role Viktoria holds is the EURAXESS Worldwide Outreach Liaison in order to reinforce the synergies, links and co-design of activities and actions between Europe and the Worldwide offices. Born in Slovakia, Viktoria holds a Master of Arts degree in International Relations and European Studies from the Metropolitan University in Prague. She was an international student herself in the UK, France, US and Canada and speaks six languages. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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 Laulhe Shaelou is a Professor of European Law and Reform and the Head of the School of Law at the University of Central Lancashire in Cyprus. She is the Director of the Jean Monnet Center of Excellence on the Rule of Law and European Values. Finally, she serves as Senior Consultant for European & International Law at Strategy International. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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 of California. She is a renowned expert in the International, Diplomatic and Corporate Protocol industry and has. worked with some of the biggest companies and organizations worldwide, such as UN, NATO, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Deloitte & Touche and many more. She has been a visiting lecturer to the University of San Diego, the University of California and the San Diego and San Jose State Universities as part of their MBA programs. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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 is a Scientific Researcher and Visiting Lecturer of Eurasian Geopolitics & Energy Geostrategy at the School of Economics of the University of Peloponnese. He is also a Scientific Associate and Member of the 'Energy-Geopolitics' Committee of the Inst. Energy South-East Europe (IENE) and a Research Associate-Teacher of Eurasian Geopolitical Energy at the Institute of Continuing Education (IDE, Hellenic Ministry of National Defense). This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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 International Finance Corporation, with a focus on Digital Transformation and FinTech, and an Adjunct lecturer in Digital Finance at the University of Hult Business School. He is a seasoned financial technology and digital transformation executive, with 18+ years hands on experience across different continents and industries. He is a recognized subject matter expert with work published in books, conferences, and both industry and mainstream publications, and has received multiple industry awards. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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 security strategies and policy, and much more. Dr. Andrew Liaropoulos is Assistant Professor in University of Piraeus, Department of International and European Studies, Greece. He also teaches in the Air Staff Command College. His research interests include international security, intelligence reform, strategy, foreign policy analysis, European security policy, cyber security and Greek security policy. Dr. Liaropoulos is also a senior analyst in the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) and a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Information Warfare (JIW) and of the Journal of European and American Intelligence Studies (JEAIS). This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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 Mirbaghieri is an academic and a former Professor of International Relations. He held the Dialogue Chair in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Nicosia until his retirement in 2023. He is the co-founder of the Cyprus Diplomatic Academy and also acted as Research Director of the Center for World Dialogue, a NGO committed to promoting intercultural dialogue, based in Nicosia. He is Strategy International's Senior Consultant for West Asia and his latest books are War And Peace In Islam and The Historical Dictionary Of Cyprus. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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 Emirates, Dubai, UAE. She is a practice-oriented university professor and senior marketing professional with extensive industry and academic experience in North America, Europe, and the United Arab Emirates. Holder of Ph.D. in Marketing Research specializing in digital marketing research and analytics and of major international professional qualifications in marketing: Chartered Marketer, Certified Digital Marketing Professional, and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Her research interests are related to various aspects of digital transformation in marketing and business, human-technology interaction, and applied marketing research and analytics. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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. She is consultant in strategic communication and crisis media management, certified in digital and social media marketing and communications. Formerly an Adjunct Professor in the American University in the Emirates, College of Mass Media and Communication, she is a columnist in Al Ittihad and also columnist in Arab News. She is also a political analyst and contributor on i24NEWS English. Her book Twitter Diplomacy: Media Polarization Before and After the Abraham Accords, March 25, 2022, has been classified as a bestseller in the US. Dr AlSaied earned her Ph.D. in Media Studies at the University of Westminster in London-UK in 2013. She holds two Master Degrees in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and Computer Information Systems, from the American University in Washington DC. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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, Politics and International Studies of the Neapolis University Pafos. She holds a Ph.D. from the European Law and Governance School of the European Public Law Organization. The title of her thesis is the “Interplay between International Investment Law and Human Rights”. She obtained her LL.B. from the School of Law of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and her LL.M. in International and European Business Law from Neapolis University Paphos. She is an Attorney-at-Law with the Athens Bar Association. Her research interests include the fields of International Economic Law and European Law with an emphasis on international investment agreements, the promotion and protection of foreign investments and the protection of human rights. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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 Alkassimi is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the American University in the Emirates (AUE) with particular expertise in International Law and International Relations, Security Studies and (Post)-Development Studies, and finally, Political Philosophy. His most recent book published by Routledge is entitled Necropolitics And Arab Lives, The Legalization Of Creative Chaos In Arabia. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.

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 International Trade & Business for Strategy International. This podcast is made for Strategy International (SI) Ltd, Cyprus All Copyrights Reserved © 2022-2025 This podcast (audio or audiovisual) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial, scientific, educational purpose without the written consent of Strategy International (SI) Ltd and its legal representative.