The Global Risk Podcast

Cameroon’s Election: Disputed Results and Rising Frustration

Cameroon’s presidential election was held on 12 October—but with no confirmed results and both sides claiming victory, tensions remain high. In this episode, Intelligence Analyst Joshua George explores what’s driving political frustration, how youth disillusionment is shaping the risk landscape, and what to watch as the situation unfolds.

Can France’s Government Survive Another Political Crisis? | Regional Flashpoints

This episode of Regional Flashpoints covers growing unrest in Madagascar, deepening political instability in France, and the ripple effects of a US government shutdown.

Global Intelligence Briefing | 09 October: Could Russia’s Strike on Lviv Signal a New Phase of the War?

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers cartel threats in Mexico, France’s political collapse, Russia’s massive strike on Lviv, unrest in Georgia and Madagascar, Gaza’s fragile ceasefire, and deadly junta attacks in Myanmar.
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Global Intelligence Briefing | 02 October: Could Shipping in the Gulf of Aden Face More Missile Strikes?

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers unrest in Ecuador, US plans for Venezuela, flotilla raids and protests in Europe, Hezbollah and Hamas in focus, a Houthi strike in the Gulf of Aden, unrest in Morocco and Madagascar, and crises in Afghanistan and the Philippines.
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Global Intelligence Briefing | 25 September: Can South Sudan Avoid Renewed Civil Conflict?

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers protests in Peru, European airport disruptions, recognition of Palestine, Trump’s shift on Ukraine, unrest in South Sudan, and the impact of Super Typhoon Ragasa.
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Global Intelligence Briefing | 18 September: Is Gen-Z Driving a New Wave of Protests Across Asia?

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers protests in Ecuador, strikes in France, Russia–NATO tensions, Israel’s Gaza offensive, unrest in Malawi, and Gen-Z protests in Asia.
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Is Political Unrest Spreading Across the West? | Regional Flashpoints

This episode of Regional Flashpoints covers strikes and protests in France, mass demonstrations in London, a high-profile assassination in the US, and a Russian drone incursion into NATO territory.

Global Intelligence Briefing | 11 September: Is Russia Pushing the Limits of NATO Airspace?

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Bolsonaro’s trial in Brazil, France’s political collapse, Russian drone incursions, Israel’s escalation in Doha, and deadly unrest in Nepal.
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Global Intelligence Briefing | 04 September: Is Venezuela Heading for Direct Confrontation with the US?

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Haiti, Venezuela, France, Ukraine, Libya, Iran, Afghanistan, and Indonesia - from political collapse to natural disasters.
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Could France Be Heading for Another Election? | Regional Flashpoints

This episode of Regional Flashpoints covers rising global risks - from political instability in France and protest activity in London, to fragile elections in Syria, renewed military pressure in Ukraine, shifting security policy in Colombia, and a public health emergency in Botswana.