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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.