NOTE: Episode 78 is a follow-up of episode 77, so I kindly request you to first listen to episode 77 to connect with our discussion in episode 78.

In this episode, we explore Japan's cutting-edge advancements in space technology and innovation. From historic milestones set by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to groundbreaking private sector ventures, Japan is leading the way in redefining the future of space exploration. Join us as we dive into Japan's key space missions, its vision for the Moon and Mars, and the rise of commercial space enterprises that are shaping a new era of possibilities in the final frontier. 

About the guest speaker:

Yui Nakama is a Ph.D. candidate in Public Policy and Public Administration at the George Washington University under the Fulbright scholarship. Her research focuses on Space Safety, Security, and Sustainability Policy, drawing upon her background in Economics and International Politics gained at the University of Tokyo, Japan.

In January 2024, she started a new job as an assistant for the Summit for Space Sustainability at Secure World Foundation in D.C.

Yui is also a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute in Vienna and a Space Business Specialist at Green Carbon Inc. in Tokyo.

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In this episode, we explore Japan's cutting-edge advancements in space technology and innovation. From historic milestones set by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to groundbreaking private sector ventures, Japan is leading the way in redefining the future of space exploration. Join us as we dive into Japan's key space missions, its vision for the Moon and Mars, and the rise of commercial space enterprises that are shaping a new era of possibilities in the final frontier. 

About the guest speaker:

Yui Nakama is a Ph.D. candidate in Public Policy and Public Administration at the George Washington University under the Fulbright scholarship. Her research focuses on Space Safety, Security, and Sustainability Policy, drawing upon her background in Economics and International Politics gained at the University of Tokyo, Japan.

In January 2024, she started a new job as an assistant for the Summit for Space Sustainability at Secure World Foundation in D.C.

Yui is also a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute in Vienna and a Space Business Specialist at Green Carbon Inc. in Tokyo.

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In this episode, we journey to the heart of East Asia to explore South Korea's dynamic advancements in space technology and the burgeoning business ventures propelling the nation skyward, with Antonio Stark.

About the guest speaker:

Antonio Stark (KangSan Kim) is a space policy, strategy, and cooperation expert from South Korea. Antonio currently works as the Asia-Pacific Editor for the SpaceWatch.Global media group, providing independent coverage of space activities in the region. Over his 10 years in the space sector, Antonio has worked with multiple space agencies in the region and his research expertise covers cislunar exploration, human spaceflight, material sciences, and the application of AI tools for space. Antonio is a member of multiple NGOs including the Space Generation Advisory Council, Moon Village Association, and the Space Court Foundation. He is an International Astronautical Federation Emerging Space Leader, and a recipient of the ISDC Excellence Award by the National Space Society.

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NOTE: Episode 75 is a follow-up of episode 74, so I kindly request you to first listen to episode 74 to connect with our discussion in episode 75.

In this episode, we dive into the critical role semiconductors play in the global power struggle. We also explore how nations are maneuvering for control over semiconductor supply chains, the impact of chip shortages on global economies, and the strategic importance of these micro marvels in shaping future alliances and rivalries, with Megha Shrivastava.

About the guest speaker:

Megha Shrivastava is a Dr. TMA Pai Fellow and a Doctoral Research scholar at the Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India. Her research focuses on China's ICT sector and policies. 

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In this episode, we dive into the critical role semiconductors play in the global power struggle. We also explore how nations are maneuvering for control over semiconductor supply chains, the impact of chip shortages on global economies, and the strategic importance of these micro marvels in shaping future alliances and rivalries, with Megha Shrivastava.

About the guest speaker:

Megha Shrivastava is a Dr. TMA Pai Fellow and a Doctoral Research scholar at the Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India. Her research focuses on China's ICT sector and policies. 

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NOTE: Episode 73 is a follow-up of episode 72, so I kindly request you to first listen to episode 72 to connect with our discussion in episode 73.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the intricate world of Indian intelligence and its critical role in shaping the nation's foreign policy. We also explore the functions and contributions of India's premier intelligence agencies, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), with Dr. Dheeraj Paramesha Chaya.

About the guest speaker:

Dr. Dheeraj Paramesha Chaya is a lecturer in Criminology at the School of Criminology, Sociology, and Policing under the umbrella of the University of Hull. He secured a PhD in Intelligence Studies from the University of Leicester for his study on the impact of India's intelligence culture on its strategic surprises.

Dheeraj is the author of the book 'India's Intelligence Culture and Strategic Surprises: Spying for South Block', which is the first academic work on India's foreign intelligence.

Besides academic research, Dheeraj has been imparting training to Indian security forces in the fields of intelligence and national security. He is the author of the intelligence training manual of the Karnataka State Intelligence. He has also been delivering training lectures to the Internal Security Division and the Intelligence Wing of the Karnataka State Police on intelligence, counterintelligence, radicalisation, religious fundamentalism, and counterterrorism.

Dheeraj's research interests lie in the area of strategic intelligence and counterintelligence for national security, sub-state conflicts, radicalisation and de-radicalisation.

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the intricate world of Indian intelligence and its critical role in shaping the nation's foreign policy. We also explore the functions and contributions of India's premier intelligence agencies, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), with Dr. Dheeraj Paramesha Chaya.

About the guest speaker:

Dr. Dheeraj Paramesha Chaya is a lecturer in Criminology at the School of Criminology, Sociology, and Policing under the umbrella of the University of Hull. He secured a PhD in Intelligence Studies from the University of Leicester for his study on the impact of India's intelligence culture on its strategic surprises.

Dheeraj is the author of the book 'India's Intelligence Culture and Strategic Surprises: Spying for South Block', which is the first academic work on India's foreign intelligence.

Besides academic research, Dheeraj has been imparting training to Indian security forces in the fields of intelligence and national security. He is the author of the intelligence training manual of the Karnataka State Intelligence. He has also been delivering training lectures to the Internal Security Division and the Intelligence Wing of the Karnataka State Police on intelligence, counterintelligence, radicalisation, religious fundamentalism, and counterterrorism.

Dheeraj's research interests lie in the area of strategic intelligence and counterintelligence for national security, sub-state conflicts, radicalisation and de-radicalisation.

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In this episode, we discuss Re CAE's innovative strategies and technologies aimed at promoting space sustainability. We also discuss the challenges posed by the growing accumulation of debris in Earth's orbit, the potential risks to satellites and space missions, and how Re CAE is leading the charge in developing solutions to mitigate these threats.

About the guest speakers:

Agnes Chan, co-founder of Re CAE, holds dual Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Fluid Dynamics from France, and earned her PhD in computational physics for aerodynamics from CEA, France. She has also collaborated on renewable energy projects, before launching RE CAE.

Thibault Bridel-Bertomeu, co-founder and CTO, has dual Master’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering from ISAE-Supaero and the University of Michigan and received his PhD in numerical fluid dynamics from CNES. With years of experience leading a research software team at CEA, France, he has significantly contributed to orbital mechanics and atmospheric reentry computations.​ He also has experience as a core software engineer in an AI startup, enhancing his expertise in innovative technologies. His work on the Immersed Boundary Method for hypersonic flow is integral to Re CAE’s core technology.

Find out more about Re CAE here.

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NOTE: Episode 70 is a follow-up of episode 69, so I kindly request you to first listen to episode 69 to connect with our discussion in episode 70.

In this episode, we delve into the complex and dynamic realm of maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, with Dr Apila Sangtam.

About the guest speaker:

Dr Apila Sangtam is an Honorary Adjunct Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) in New Delhi. She has completed her PhD from the Centre of Indo-Pacific Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Her area of research includes the maritime geostrategies of ASEAN and its member States, India-Vietnam relations, the South China Sea, and the India-US Indo-Pacific policy.

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In this episode, we delve into the complex and dynamic realm of maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, with Dr Apila Sangtam.

About the guest speaker:

Dr. Apila Sangtam is an Honorary Adjunct Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) in New Delhi. She has completed her PhD from the Centre of Indo-Pacific Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Her area of research includes the maritime geostrategies of ASEAN and its member States, India-Vietnam relations, the South China Sea, and the India-US Indo-Pacific policy.

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