On this episode, Dr. Nir Boms takes us through the Abraham Accords, the reason behind their inception, what they mean for the parties involved and their importance for regional stability. Dr. Boms is a writer, researcher and commentator on Middle East Affairs. He serves as research fellow at the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University where he is the Chairman of the Syria Research Forum and the Gulf Israel Policy Forum as well as the coordinator of the TAU Workshop on Israel and the Middle East and the Hiwar Forum for Intra-Regional Dialogue.

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On this episode, Dr. Frederic Lemieux explains Russia's recent shift towards an offensive nuclear threat strategy an how this can be a precursor to a possible behaviour of other nuclear countries. He also discusses how the current conflict between China and Ukraine could serve as a blueprint for a potential conflict between China and Taiwan. Dr. Frederic Lemieux is a Professor and Faculty Director at Georgetown University with significant expertise in intelligence, cybersecurity, homeland security and international cooperation.

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On this episode we talk with Dr. Nineta Polemi. She is a professor on cybersecurity at the University of Piraeus. Wth over 150 publications and numerous conferences on the matter, she is a leading expert on an issue that is quickly becoming a priority for governments, institutions and businesses worldwide.

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On this episode, Dr. Dimitris Tsarouhas discusses the ever-relevant challenges that the European Union is facing such as the rise of populism and national Euroscepticism, the refugee migration, the energy crisis, regional security and leadership, the future of the European Political Community and much more. Dr. Dimitris Tsarouhas is an Associate Professor at Virginia Tech with countless publications on European politics and international relations.

In this 7th episode, Dr. Kleanthis Kyriakidis, while discussing the Russia-Ukraine conflict, delves into historical similarities of illegal invasions and occupations. He also talks about his experience as a naval captain dealing with various Turkish provocative challenges in the eastern Mediterranean which still remain a daily occurrence and have spiked tensions with Greece. Dr. Kyriakidis is an author, academic and former advisor to the Alternate Minister of Defense and Plans and Policy Director of the Hellenic Navy.

In our 6th episode, Dr. Francis Schortgen gives an analytic portrayal on the recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the possibility of it being a precursor to a China-Taiwan conflict. In addition, he discusses the recent social uprising against the Iranian regime. Dr. Francis Schortgen Senior Consultant - International Business & Security in Asia is the Associate Dean of Faculty at the University of Utah Asia Campus in Incheon, South Korea.

In our fifth episode, Dr. Kostas Lavdas discusses latest developments and dynamics in the Russia-Ukraine war; the newly-created European Political Community and the future of this new framework; the rising tensions in Eastern Mediterranean and what this means for the region as well as the NATO alliance. Dr. Kostas Lavdas is the Director of Graduate Program in International Relations and Strategic Studies at the Department of International, European and Area Studies at the Panteion University in Athens.

In our fourth episode, Shishir Upadhyaya discusses his extensive experience as an Indian Naval Officer. He also explains the political dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region, the challenges and the shift between the India and China balance of power. He goes into a detailed description of strategic alliances and initiatives in the region such as the Indo-Pacific Strategy, AUKUS and more. Shishir Upadhyaya is a former Indian Naval Officer with a background in operations and intelligence. He is an Assistant Professor, College of Security and Global Studies at the American University in the Emirates and holds a PhD in International Relations and Security Studies from the University of Wollongong in Australia.

In our third episode, Ambassador Gela Bezhuashvili discusses life experiences. How experiences shaped and shaped the current state of political affairs and opinions. Defines and discusses public service during and after the fall of the Soviet Union, the bid for Georgian EU membership, and the War in Ukraine, among others. Ambassador Bezhuashvilli is a career diplomat and Georgian politician. He is a member of the Honorary Board of Strategy International and a senior expert. He served as Deputy Minister of Defence, Minister of Defence, Foreign Minister, Georgian Intelligence Service Director, and Assistant to the President of Georgia on national security issues.

In our second episode, Dr. Josef Demergis discusses diplomacy's role in the Ukraine war. Turkey's role in the conflict, the evolution of relations with China and the West, and the ongoing cyber foreign policy, among other issues. Dr. Demergis is head of Research and Analysis of Strategy International. Holds a Ph.D. in International relations, applied strategic studies to include risk assessments, security, and cyber foreign policy.