The Global Risk Podcast

This week, we assess growing indications of renewed US military action against Iran, Russia's cluster munition strikes in central Kyiv, and escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. We also cover the US midterms, Brazil's presidential election aftermath, protests in France and Tunisia, a deadly train collision in Spain, Serbia's election result, political uncertainty in Israel, a church attack in Jordan, Algeria's deployment to Niger and rising tensions in Ethiopia. In Asia-Pacific, we examine the aftermath of Cyclone Arnab, flooding in Thailand and continued wildfires and protests in Indonesia. Delivery supported by AI.

Could tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea lead to a wider conflict in the Horn of Africa? Intelligence Analyst Joshua George examines the role of Tigray, Ethiopia's ambitions for Red Sea access and how regional alliances and existing conflicts could shape the risk of escalation.

This week, we assess whether the US and Israel are preparing renewed strikes against Iran, reduced US military support for Ukraine, Israel’s new security doctrine in Lebanon, and continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. We also cover Brazil’s presidential runoff, electricity shortages in Ecuador, protests in France and Albania, flooding in Spain, Ebola cases in the DRC, Nigeria and Kenya, tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and rising fuel prices in Kenya. In Asia-Pacific, we examine Super Typhoon Champi and the impact of Indonesian wildfires on regional aviation and protests. Delivery supported by AI.

Could Israel's election change its regional security policy? Intelligence Analyst Manfredi Pozzoli examines the prospects for coalition deadlock, further civil unrest and how different election outcomes could influence Israel's approach to neighbouring territories and Iran.

This week on The Global Risk Podcast, we assess the growing risk of renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran, as attacks on commercial shipping intensify in the Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic negotiations remain stalled. We also examine further Houthi strikes on Saudi airports and energy infrastructure, and the implications for regional aviation and security. In Ukraine, Russian strikes against energy infrastructure continue despite a claimed ceasefire, raising concerns over electricity and heating supplies ahead of winter. We also look at the possibility of direct conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea, nationwide protests planned in France, and the growing threat of nihilistic violent extremism in Europe. Plus, the latest intelligence from Panama, Guinea-Bissau, the Sahel, Mauritius, Pakistan and India. Delivery supported by AI.