c’est le premier épisode de 2025 avec Marie-Hélène Hirtz, en trois parties :

1-UNE FEMME ENGAGEE ET VOLONTAIRE

2-    MA PARENTHESE CHINOISE

3-  MA VIE APRES SHANGHAI

Voici sa biographie :

Marie-Hélène Hirtz, enseignante, consultante RH, coach et psychopraticienne, a travaillé en entreprise, association, université et en free-lance. Au cours de sa carrière, elle a accompagné des publics variés de tous âges et origines. Après plusieurs déménagements en France, elle a vécu 9 ans à Shanghai, où elle a d’abord présidé une association en collaboration avec le Consulat général de France puis créé une entreprise dédiée à promouvoir la culture française et à aider les jeunes Chinois dans leur mobilité. Diplômée en psychologie, sciences de l’éducation et ressources humaines, elle se passionne pour l’accompagnement des personnes, les aidant à révéler leur potentiel et à s’épanouir.

in this very last bonus episode of 2024, here is Ellen Wasylina’s speech as written for her participation in the Stratcom Summit , which took place on December 13 -14, 2024 , Istanbul .

bio of our guest , Richard Harris :

With over a decade of experience navigating the financial landscapes of Brazil and the United States, Richard Harris founded Bexley VC with a focus on identifying and supporting ventures with high growth potential. Combining deep industry knowledge, strategic insights, and a strong network, Richard has built partnerships with a wide range of entrepreneurs, the business community and government. His work is driven by a belief in the growth potential of biotech startups and their ability to address critical market opportunities.

Richard’s professional background includes roles as Portfolio Manager and Financial Advisor at leading financial institutions such as J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and HSBC Bank. In these roles, he managed investor relations, capital raising, startup due diligence, and contributed to capital deployment for Venture Capital and Venture Debt funds, with an emphasis on Biotech and Climate Tech investments.

David Zorn is focused on developing strategic partnerships for Climeworks with sustainability leading organizations aiming to achieve science-based net zero. Founded in 2009, Climeworks is a global leader in high-quality carbon removal and pioneer in direct air capture. 

Before joining Climeworks, David was Executive Director of IESE Business School’s Sustainable Leadership Initiative. Prior to that, he was Director of Custom Programs at IESE and has ledcustomized executive education programs around the world with leading global organizations from a variety of industries. 

Earlier in his career, David worked in production and materials management for Siemens in the United States, Mexico and Germany. He also has experience in the information and risk management industry from his time at ChoicePoint (now LexisNexis Risk Solutions).

David was an On Deck Climate Tech Fellow, received his MBA from IESE Business School and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineeringfrom Georgia Tech.

In this special COP29 series, we talk with Kostadin Sirleshtov .

Here is his biography

Kostadin Sirleshtov is Managing Partner of CMS Sofia and Head of Energy & Climate Change for Central and Eastern Europe and for Bulgaria.

His particular area of expertise is in conventional power, renewables, electricity, nuclear, oil & gas, infrastructure, projects, PPP, public procurement, underground resources. He has worked as the Chief of the Minister’s cabinet for the Ministry of Energy and Energy Resources 2002-2004 and Chief of Minister’s cabinet in the Ministry of Defence 2005-2007. As part of the team at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Resources Kostadin was a member of the working group, which prepared the current energy legislation of Bulgaria, including the Energy Act 2003 and the Energy Efficiency Act 2004.

Kostadin has represented energy clients, including major renewables organisations, in negotiations with the Bulgarian Government, National Electricity Company and the Electricity Transmission System Operator. In addition, he is particularly focused on advising renewables companies (in relation to solar, wind, hydro and biomass projects) on the development, operation and/or sale of their projects in Bulgaria, including on litigation matters. He has also advised major international oil & gas prospecting and exploration companies in Bulgaria on various onshore and offshore projects.

Kostadin has been the lead partner advising various energy clients, such as Acwa Power, ContourGlobal, SunEdison, Enfinity, ILB Helios, DK Energy, HTMAS (Slovakia), Sky Solar (China), among others on PV projects in Bulgaria, where part of the work included legal due diligence process and transaction negotiations.

Segment 1 : Post-US elections discussion

Segment 2 : Foreign reaction to post-election results and U.S. Foreign policy implications 

Segment 3 : U.S.-China competition

Rachael Rudolph Biography

Dr. Rachael M. Rudolph currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Social Science and researcher for a joint program between Bryant University and the Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai Campus, China. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Counterterrorism at Nichols College in the United States. Asia has been her home for more than ten years, with China as her base since 2018.

Between 2002 and 2013, Dr. Rudolph focused on counterterrorism, mobilization of violent and non-violent actors, refugees, and human rights in the MENA region. Her fieldwork during this period took her to the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Egypt, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia.

From 2014 to 2017, she focused primarily on Indo-Pacific region. Her projects during these years included strategic security in ASEAN, human trafficking, drug trafficking, the conflict in Myanmar, and North Korea. While based in Thailand, her fieldwork took her to Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, India, South Korea, and Nigeria.

Since moving to Zhuhai, China in 2018, her research has largely focused on U.S.-China military and security cooperation and China’s engagement with the Global South. She is presently working on a new book titled “The Nexus: Human Insecurity, Symbolic Violence and Power Politics in Chad, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger,” while also working on a range of other projects encompassing the green transition, social instability, and AI governance and education across the Global South.

Biography of George Kremlis : George Kremlis is the Chairman of the Greek Initiative at UN level on protecting cultural and natural heritage from climate change impacts. He is a member of the Board of the European Public Law Organisation and the Director of its climate and circular economy Institute. He is as well the Ambassador of the EPLO to Bulgaria. He was until recently a member of the environmental and social advisory council of the EBRD and is also currently the Chair of the Bureau of the Espoo Convention, Chair of the MOPs in 2019,  elected Chair for the MOPs in December 2020 and re-elected Chair for the period 2021-2023 and the period up to 2027. He is the Chairman of the AmCham circular economy committee. George Kremlis is Honorary Director of the European Commission (EC) and has acted in this capacity as Active Senior responsible for circular economy in the islands. He was until recently special Advisor to the Greek Prime Minister on energy, climate, environment and circular economy issues. He is doctor honoris causa of the Varna Free University.

This is the third and final roundtable of our special U.S. Elections series with Dr. Professors Nursin Güney and Visne Korkmaz and Ambassador Omar Samad.

Here are the four segments :

1) the election results and campaigns

2) the cabinet of the future President

3) Domestic policies

4) Foreign policy

Voici notre podcast enregistré le 29 octobre 2024 avec mes invitées :

En direct de Tunis, Leila Abbassi va évoquer l’impact (surtout indirect) des résultats de l’élection sur la Tunisie essentiellement. Impact économique, social, environnemental (à l’échelle globale pour ce dernier point), du point de vue d’une citoyenne, active dans la société civile. 

En direct de Genève , Carole Grimaud  nous parlera L’Ukraine au tournant des élections américaines: Voici  les points qu’elle va aborder lors de son intervention : 

Quel futur Président(e)  favorable aux intérêts de l’Ukraine ? 

A travers la pensée stratégique des conseillers à la sécurité des deux candidats se dégagent deux orientations pouvant voir l’Ukraine et la Russie à la table des négociations sous un nouveau mandat américain.  

La doctrine Trump : La pression pour un équilibre fragile 

La doctrine Harris : La prudence calibrée et l’allégement du rôle central des Etats-Unis vers les alliés européens

Que montre la stratégie ukrainienne derrière l’occupation de Kursk sous le prisme des futures élections ?

En direct de Malmö, Maître de conférence Khanssa Lagdami nous donnera son point de vue sur l'impact des élections américaines sur le transport maritime international. Elle prendrait en compte les points suivants : 

1. Relations internationales

2. Modifications réglementaires

3. Investissements dans les infrastructures

4. Politiques commerciales internationales

5. impact sur les travailleurs maritimes y compris les gens de mer et les dockers dans les ports

De plus, quel est l’impact sur la sécurité alimentaire mondiale, en particulier avec les crises politiques à laquelle le monde est actuellement confronté ?

This is a very special U.S. elections podcast, in cooperation with the Trocadéro Forum and Mediterranean Sustainability Partners. with experts weighing in from their regions . Here are their biographies :

Nurşin Ateşoğlu Güney graduated in Political Science from State University College in 1979 and earned her MA (1985) and PhD (1992) in International Relations from Istanbul University. She has held various academic roles at Marmara University and is now affiliated with the National Intelligence Academy. Additionally, she is a security and nuclear energy expert at the Bilge Adamlar Center for Strategic Studies. Prof. Güney has authored numerous works on the Middle East, U.S. foreign policy, security studies, and more.

Rebel Hanna is the Chairman of Mantra Tourus Group (OOO, Holding), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dexter Capital Risk Management Services L.L.C., BoD member of JHT SARL, entrepreneur with 35+ years of professional experience in the International Business Development, Commercial, Investment, Corporate and Private Banking industry. Dr. Rebel Hanna served as well as Deputy General Manager at a reputable Bank in the UAE, Managing Director of the unique Investment Bank in Lebanon specialized in Securitization; he was managing the First SPVs in the MENA region and the First ABCP Conduit. Prior to that, he occupied different Senior Managerial Positions in the banking industry. In addition to his professional profile, Dr. Rebel Hanna is Lecturer at different reputable universities and speaker in International Conferences. He is as well researcher in Management Sciences, Geopolitics and Geoeconomics.

Omar Samad is a nonresident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center. He is also the founder and president of Silkroad Consulting, LLC. Prior to joining the Atlantic Council, Samad was a senior Afghan expert in-residence with the Center for Conflict Management at the US Institute of Peace from January 2012 to January 2013. He also served as Ambassador of Afghanistan to France from 2009 to 2011 and Ambassador to Canada from 2004 to 2009.