In episode 18, we discuss the satellite industry's transition from broadcasting to broadband segment with Vincent Mifsud. We also take a deep dive into challenges and opportunities related to emerging satellite technologies in the communication markets from the point of view of both the commercial and military sectors. About the guest speaker: Vincent is a consultant in strategy and technology at Caleta Technologies. He has served for 37-years’ in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. H...
Jun 09, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, we discuss the importance of satellite cybersecurity and the work of CYSEC in the space industry with Mathieu Bailly. About the guest speaker: Mathieu Bailly is heading the space activities at CYSEC , a cybersecurity company headquartered in Switzerland. Mathieu holds a PhD in Materials Science and spent his entire career in the space industry. He realized in 2018 that cybersecurity was going to become a major concern and founded the space business unit at CYSEC. Since then he h...
May 26, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, we examine the various challenges and opportunities posed by the militarisation of space and the potential impact it could have on global politics and international relations, with Harini Madhusudan. About the guest speaker: Harini is a doctoral scholar at the School of Conflict and Security Studies, NIAS . Her thesis is titled “Militarisation in Outer Space: case studies of India, France, and Japan,” from an international relations perspective. Her other interests include- inte...
May 02, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, we discuss the growing importance of space as a critical infrastructure for national security and the economy with Rose Croshier. We also discuss the role of government and private sector investment in the space sector and how it can drive technological innovation and economic growth. About the guest speaker: Rose Croshier is a non-resident fellow at the Center for Global Development and an international relations specialist within the Office of Space Commerce (OSC), US Departme...
May 01, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, we delve into the world of espionage and narrative warfare with Dr. Ecaterina Matoi. We discuss how nations and organisations use the art of storytelling to shape public opinion and advance their own interests, the various tactics employed in narrative warfare, from propaganda and disinformation campaigns to covert operations and cyberattacks, and examine real-world examples of their use in recent history. We also discuss the impact of technology and social media on the modern b...
Apr 28, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In episode 13, we discuss Ukraine 's international relations, both within and beyond Europe, as well as the role of NATO in the current landscape of conflict, with Dr. Yehor Brailian. Yehor Brailian is an international journalist with a scholarly background in modern and contemporary world history, colonialism, and British history specialization. Yehor graduated from the Faculty of History, Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University (2014), where he defended a thesis on the colonial and postcolon...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In episode 12, we discuss the recent developments in the space sector of New Zealand. Further, we also discuss how space technology can be a strategic tool for New Zealand to scale its role in Indo-Pacific issues, with Marçal Sanmartí. Marçal Sanmartí an Astropolitics analyst and a Researcher at the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs . He also collaborates with other think tanks such as the Australian Institute of International Affairs and the Catalonia Global Institute . He can be r...
Apr 22, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In episode 11, we dissect the latest developments in India's space segment and the key factors contributing to its increased investments in space applications for defence and security, with Dr. Narayn Prasad. Narayan is Chief Operations Officer at satsearch , the world’s largest marketplace for the space industry that streamlines procurement for team building space missions and suppliers. satsearch has helped engineers to procure for over 300 missions passing on procurement opportunities worth...
Apr 01, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, we take a deeper look at Japan's new defense strategy, the country's role in Indo-Pacific security, as well as its rising importance in the international security domain with Dr. Satoru Nagao. Dr. Satoru Nagao is a fellow (non-resident) at Hudson Institute, based in Tokyo, Japan. From December 2017 through November 2020, he was a visiting fellow at Hudson Institute, based in Washington, DC. Dr. Nagao's primary research area is US-Japan-India security cooperation. He was awarded ...
Mar 23, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In episode 9 we discuss the emerging nexus of technology such as Brain-computer with Sonal Baberwal. Sonal is a Postgraduate Researcher in Brain-computer Interface systems at Dublin City University, Ireland, and ML-Labs, with a focus on Motor Imagery signals. Her motivation is to design a BCI framework to have minimal training and evaluation of various neuronal potentials that would decrease the training time for operating with interfaces such as exoskeletons in real-time. She has an interdiscip...
Feb 16, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Episode 8 is a continuation of Episode 7, so before proceeding ahead I kindly request you to first listen to Episode 7. Executive director of The Red Lines Project, David A. Andelman is a columnist for CNN Opinion. He is the editor/publisher of Andelman Unleashed, a SubStack page on global affairs. By decree of President Emmanuel Macron, he was decorated chevalier in the Légion d’Honneur. His latest book is A Red Line in the Sand: Diplomacy, Strategy, and the History of Wars That Could Still Hap...
Feb 16, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In episode 7, we dissect the latest landscape of international relations, decentralization of global power, and its impact on some of the prominent countries, with David A. Andelman. Executive director of The Red Lines Project, David A. Andelman is a columnist for CNN Opinion. He is the editor/publisher of Andelman Unleashed, a SubStack page on global affairs. By decree of President Emmanuel Macron, he was decorated chevalier in the Légion d’Honneur. His latest book is A Red Line in the Sand: Di...
Feb 09, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, we discuss India's security strategy, cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and related issues with the subject matter expert Dr. Sameer Patil. He is a Senior Fellow at Observer Research Foundation (ORF) Mumbai. His work focuses on the intersection of technology and national security, including cybersecurity. He also researches India’s national security priorities, counter-terrorism, and regional security. Dr. Patil is the author of Securing India in the Cyber Era (Routledge, 2022) a...
Sep 13, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, we dissect the Hybrid Threats research, its importance in modern warfare, and a brief case study of the Russia-Ukraine war, with the subject matter expert Ralph Thiele. Colonel (Retd.) Ralph Thiele brings 25 years of experience in top German and international political-military leadership and policy assignments. In his military career, Colonel Thiele commanded troops developed concepts and capability requirements in the German Ministry of Defence; drafted policy papers and speec...
Sep 09, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, we discuss the emergence of NewSpace, commercial satellite communications, satellite applications for the mobility sector, and the impact of these commercial space technologies on Asia with the subject matter expert, Blaine Curcio. Blaine Curcio is a space and satcom industry analyst and consultant, based in Hong Kong. His areas of focus include satellite operator strategy, satellite capacity supply, demand, and pricing, and the Chinese space ecosystem. Blaine is the Founder and...
Jul 11, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, we take a brief look at space exploration and the latest technologies which are currently developed by several European companies and organisations, with the subject matter expert Dr. Peter Weiss, CEO & Founder of Spartan Space. Dr. Weiss can be reached on LinkedIn . If you find our podcast insightful, please like, share, and subscribe on www.accesshub.today and www.oknikam.eu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 16, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Hello, I am Omkar Nikam, Welcome to Access Hub - Space, Defence, and Security podcast. On this podcast, we invite industry experts to provide the latest insights on space applications for defence, intelligence, and international security. In this episode, we discuss the issues related to international security with the subject matter expert, Dr. Ecaterina Matoi. About the guest speaker: Ecaterina Matoi is a Program Director at the Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI) from Buchare...
May 16, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In episode 1, we take a deep dive into Why media and marketing activities are important for space companies? with the subject matter expert Mr. Remco Timmermans. Remco Timmermans is a content marketer and social media specialist for the global space industry, and the founder and owner of Spaceside OÜ. Remco works with a wide variety of space organisations, helping them benefit from the power of marketing, from strategic marketing planning to executing marketing and social media plans. In this, h...
May 16, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
