Note: Episode 48 is a follow-up of episode 47, so I kindly request you to first listen to episode 47 to connect with our discussion in episode 48. In this episode, we discuss the far-reaching implications of NATO's enlargement and its profound impact on the future of Europe. We also explore the historical context of NATO expansion, examining the geopolitical shifts and security dynamics that have shaped the alliance's growth, with Dr. James Goldgeier. From the accession of new member states to t...
Nov 30, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this episode, we discuss the far-reaching implications of NATO's enlargement and its profound impact on the future of Europe. We also explore the historical context of NATO expansion, examining the geopolitical shifts and security dynamics that have shaped the alliance's growth, with Dr. James Goldgeier. From the accession of new member states to the challenges and opportunities of an evolving security landscape, our discussion navigates the complex web of relationships that define this allia...
Nov 30, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Note: Episode 46 is a follow-up of episode 45, so I kindly request you to first listen to episode 45 to connect with our discussion in episode 46. In this episode, we discuss the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and its intersection with civil-military affairs, with Dr. Marek N. Posard. About the guest speaker: Dr. Marek N. Posard is a military sociologist at RAND and an affiliate faculty member at the Pardee RAND Graduate School . His primary research areas include countering disinformation,...
Nov 21, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this episode, we discuss the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and its intersection with civil-military affairs, with Dr. Marek N. Posard. About the guest speaker: Dr. Marek N. Posard is a military sociologist at RAND and an affiliate faculty member at the Pardee RAND Graduate School . His primary research areas include countering disinformation, security clearance vetting, and studying personnel working within military organizations. Posard has led significant projects on countering foreig...
Nov 21, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Note: Episode 44 is a follow-up of episode 43, so I kindly request you to first listen to episode 43 to connect with our discussion in episode 44. In this episode, we discuss the intersection of espionage, the space industry, and hybrid warfare from the global context, with Harini Madhusudan. About the guest speaker: Harini Madhusudan is a PhD scholar with the School of Conflict Studies, NIAS. Her thesis looks at Militarisation in Outer Space: case studies of India, France, and Japan. She is cur...
Nov 18, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this episode, we discuss the intersection of espionage, the space industry, and hybrid warfare from the global context, with Harini Madhusudan. About the guest speaker: Harini Madhusudan is a PhD scholar with the School of Conflict Studies, NIAS. Her thesis looks at Militarisation in Outer Space: case studies of India, France, and Japan. She is currently a faculty with the Department of International Relations, Peace and Public Policy, St Joseph’s University. Her other interests include Inter...
Nov 18, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Note: Episode 42 is a follow-up of episode 41, so I kindly request you to first listen to episode 41 to connect with our discussion in episode 42. In this episode, we delve into the heart of one of the most contentious geopolitical issues of our time – the siege on Gaza and the far-reaching consequences of Israel's ground operation, with Apoorva Iyer. About the guest speaker: Apoorva holds a BA in Political Science (Honours) from Delhi University and an MA in Intelligence and International Secur...
Nov 14, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this episode, we delve into the heart of one of the most contentious geopolitical issues of our time – the siege on Gaza and the far-reaching consequences of Israel's ground operation, with Apoorva Iyer. About the guest speaker: Apoorva holds a BA in Political Science (Honours) from Delhi University and an MA in Intelligence and International Security from King’s College London. She has published several research papers and articles on renowned websites and international journals. Apoorva has...
Nov 14, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Note: Episode 40 is a follow-up of episode 39, so I kindly request you to first listen to episode 39 to very well connect with our discussion in episode 40. In episode 40, we explore the politics, challenges, and successes that define the UN peacekeeping missions, aiming to maintain peace and stability in conflict-ridden regions worldwide, with Major General (Dr) AK Bardalai. The episode also provides valuable insights into the delicate balance of power, the complexities of international relatio...
Nov 10, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In episode 39, we explore the politics, challenges, and successes that define UN peacekeeping missions, aiming to maintain peace and stability in conflict-ridden regions worldwide, with Major General (Dr) AK Bardalai. The episode also provides valuable insights into the delicate balance of power, the complexities of international relations, and the humanitarian efforts that underpin these endeavors. About the guest speaker: Major General (Dr) AK Bardalai, commissioned into the Indian Army on 11 ...
Nov 10, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Note: Episode 38 is a follow-up of episode 37, so I kindly request you to first listen to episode 37 to very well connect with our discussion in episode 38. In this episode, we discuss the special operations, espionage, and the role of intelligence agencies with Michael (Mick) P. Mulroy. About the guest speaker: Michael “Mick” Patrick Mulroy is the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. Mr. Mulroy is a retired Paramilitary Operations Officer (PMOO) from the Central Int...
Nov 05, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode, we discuss the special operations, espionage, and the role of intelligence agencies with Michael (Mick) P. Mulroy. About the guest speaker: Michael “Mick” Patrick Mulroy is the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. Mr. Mulroy is a retired Paramilitary Operations Officer (PMOO) from the Central Intelligence Agency . His previous assignments include Chief of Department in the Special Activities Center (formerly Special Activities Division), Chief of Sta...
Nov 05, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this episode, we discuss the latest intelligence failures in Israel, the country's internal security affairs, as well as the recent attack by Hamas along with shedding light on the Israel-Palestine conflict, with Dr. Avner Barnea. About the guest speaker: Dr. Avner Barnea is a former senior official with the Israel Security Agency (ISA) known also as Shabak. He gained significant experience in counterintelligence, mainly in operating against Soviet/ Russian intelligence. He is a Research Fell...
Nov 02, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this episode, we discuss the latest intelligence failures in Israel, the country's internal security affairs, as well as the recent attack by Hamas along with shedding light on the Israel-Palestine conflict, with Dr. Avner Barnea. About the guest speaker: Dr. Avner Barnea is a former senior official with the Israel Security Agency (ISA) known also as Shabak. He gained significant experience in counterintelligence, mainly in operating against Soviet/ Russian intelligence. He is a Research Fell...
Nov 02, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In episode 34, we discuss how satellite communications and earth observation applications are game changers for Island Nations as well as how they are utilising space technologies for their economy and security infrastructure, with Marçal Sanmartí. About the guest speaker: Marçal Sanmartí is 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...
Oct 14, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 34
NOTE: Episode 33 is a continuation of episode 32. To align with the conversation in this episode, I kindly request you to first listen to episode 32. In episode 33, we discuss the early days of intelligence gathering during the colonial period to the post-independence restructuring and formation of agencies like the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB). Simultaneously, we delve into the recent pivotal moments, key players, and espionage triumphs that have defined Ind...
Oct 09, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In episode 32, we discuss the early days of intelligence gathering during the colonial period to the post-independence restructuring and formation of agencies like the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB). Simultaneously, we delve into the recent pivotal moments, key players, and espionage triumphs that have defined India's intelligence community, with Dr. Dheeraj Paramesha Chaya. About the guest speaker: Dr. Dheeraj Paramesha Chaya is a lecturer in Criminology at th...
Oct 09, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode, we discuss how several nations are trying to establish a strategic presence on the Moon, as well as explore the delicate balance between national interests and global cooperation, with Harini Madhusudan. About the guest speaker: Harini Madhusudan 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 interest...
Sep 17, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode, we discuss the public-private partnerships in the space industry, their role in shaping modern commercial space businesses as well as their importance in the military satellite developments, with Deepika Jeyakodi. About the guest speaker: Deepika Jeyakodi is a curator at Spaceport Sarabhai , India's first space think tank. She is a member of the International Institute of Space Law. She has over 7 years of experience in the aerospace industry working with interdisciplinary teams...
Sep 16, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Episode 29 is a continuation of episode 28, so I kindly request you to first listen to episode 28 to connect better with the conversation in episode 29. In this episode, we explore the intricate web of Foreign Forces' intervention in Africa and its profound impact on the continent's future counterterrorism efforts. We also discuss the historical context and the multifaceted consequences of external military presence in African nations, the balance between security and sovereignty, as well as the...
Aug 15, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode, we explore the intricate web of Foreign Forces' intervention in Africa and its profound impact on the continent's future counterterrorism efforts. We also discuss the historical context and the multifaceted consequences of external military presence in African nations, the balance between security and sovereignty, as well as the evolving counterterrorism strategies and their implications for regional stability, with Aman Bezreh. About the guest speaker: Aman Bezreh is an intelli...
Aug 15, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode, we navigate the blurred lines between security and profit, shedding light on military agencies, mercenary groups, and private military companies (PMCs) motivations, controversies, and geopolitical implications in an evolving global security paradigm, with Dr. Molly Dunigan. About the guest speaker: Molly Dunigan is director of the Strategy, Doctrine, and Resources Program within the RAND Arroyo Center , a senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation , and a senior lecturer...
Aug 11, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode, we discuss how Critical Minerals are the building blocks of modern society, powering everything from green technologies to space and defence systems with Neha Mishra. About the guest speaker: Ms. Neha Mishra is an Associate Fellow (Indo-Pacific Group) at the Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS) . She is doing her Ph.D. at the University of Delhi on ‘The Interplay of Political Economy and Clean Technologies: Scrutinizing India-China Geo-economic Engagement’. Her research interests...
Jul 31, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In episode 25, we discuss the history of espionage cases, how they shaped the trajectory of the space race, as well as the impact of some recent espionage cases on the commercial space sector, with Dr. Joseph Fitsanakis. About the guest speaker: Dr. Joseph Fitsanakis is the co-founder of IntelNews , a platform that aims to encourage public discussion on a critical aspect of security and to provide the world’s media with informed and responsible commentary on related subjects. He is also a profes...
Jul 19, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, we discuss the importance of Multi-domain Operations (MDO) and the role of space technology in MDO with Theodora Ogden. About the guest speaker: Theodora Ogden is an analyst at the RAND Corporation . She works primarily for RAND Europe in the area of defence, security, and infrastructure. 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....
Jul 18, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In episode 23, we discuss the intricate realm of multilateralism and satellite communications' critical role in fostering connectivity, diplomacy, and security in the Indo-Pacific region with Dr. Chaitanya Giri. About the guest speaker Chaitanya Giri is Associate Professor – Environmental Sciences at FLAME University . Chaitanya’s research interests traverse between analytical astrochemistry and planetary science, exploration technologies for applications in the global commons, technostrategy an...
Jul 14, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 23
NOTE: Episode 22 is a continuation of episode 21, therefore prior to proceeding ahead I kindly request you to first listen to episode 21. In episode 21 and 22, we delve deep into the complex web of the Serbia-Kosovo conflict as well as unravel the dark connections between drug trafficking and terrorism, with Adam Rousselle. About the guest speaker Adam Rousselle is a researcher, writer, and editor focused on global financial, economic, and security issues. Currently working in commodities in the...
Jul 12, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In episode 21 and 22, we delve deep into the complex web of the Serbia-Kosovo conflict as well as unravel the dark connections between drug trafficking and terrorism, with Adam Rousselle. About the guest speaker Adam Rousselle is a researcher, writer, and editor focused on global financial, economic, and security issues. Currently working in commodities in the Asian markets, Adam is also a regular editor and contributor to Militant Wire. He can be reached on Twitter . Click here to subscribe to ...
Jul 12, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In episode 20, we discuss the effects of war on common citizens, the racism in the treatment of migrants/refugees, and the need for multilateral institutions to invest more in streamlining the humanitarian initiatives with Victoria Silva Sánchez. About the guest speaker Victoria Silva is a freelance journalist and researcher focused on international politics in the Middle East and Africa. She has extensively written about political affairs, economy, social issues and culture in the region for Sp...
Jun 29, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In episode 19, we discuss the counter-terrorism and intelligence operations, as well as the current landscape of conflict in Afghanistan, with Lucas Webber. About the guest speaker Lucas Webber is a researcher focused on geopolitics and violent non-state actors. He is an editor at Militant Wire and contributes to Eurasianet , Jamestown Foundation , and The Diplomat . He can be reached on Twitter: @LucasADWebber Click here to subscribe to the Militant Wire . Militant Wire social media links: Twit...
Jun 14, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 19
