In the final episode of the three-part series analyzing the impact of the Ukraine war at its one-year mark, we look at an under-examined element: the impact on the Middle East. Iran has been an active participant, supplying Russia with drones, and recent reports suggest that Moscow may now be sending fighter aircraft to Tehran. How is this impact dynamics in the region and how has the war affected other countries? Also, is a Russia-Iran-China axis developing?

Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa Partners in Washington, DC

A secret trip by President President Biden to Ukraine, a speech by Russia's Vladimir Putin halting New START and an upcoming visit by China's Xi Jinping to Moscow...the world is experiencing a growing geopolitical divide. Is your company prepared for the implications?

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Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa Partners in Washington, DC

At the one-year mark since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the war is at a standstill, but both sides appear gearing up for new offensives. In recent weeks, the US, Germany, the UK and others promised to supply Ukraine with tanks, and now President Vlodomyr Zelensky is requesting fighter jets. Give a listen to understand the nuances of this conflict and how its impact is and will continue to extend far beyond the battlefields of eastern Europe.

Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa Partners in Washington, DC

President Biden delivered his second State of the Union address before a raucous crowd. The speech comes during a political environment that will likely only become more partisan as the presidential campaign season kicks off. Give a listen to understand what to expect during this Congressional session and how to ensure your message cuts through the noise.

Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa Partners in Washington, DC

HUMINT - human intelligence - is the act of gaining information or intelligence from human sources. But it is not just James Bond or Jason Bourne that can utilize HUMINT. Jen Hoar, Managing Director of Forward Risk, joins the podcast to discuss how HUMINT has very real applications in the world of business, and indeed in our everyday lives.

Avisa Partners was in Davos, Switzerland for last week's annual World Economic Forum gathering, where America's renewed focus on reinvigorating its domestic production capabilities was met with a less-than-enthused response. Here to discuss what happened and why is John Procter, Partner at Avisa US, and Omri Rahmil, author of this week's Avisa Insight: "U.S. Industrial Policy Here to Stay".

Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa US office in Washington, DC

One of the biggest stories at the end of 2022 was the implosion of Sam Bankman-Fried and his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. Joining the Avisa Angle is Brendan Foo, co-founder of Forward Risk (An Avisa Partners Company), a corporate intelligence and risk advisory firm, to discuss what happened and what interested parties can do in the future to protect themselves and their interests.

Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa US office in Washington, DC

The US-Africa Leaders Summit convened last week in Washington, DC for the first time since 2014. Representatives and heads of state from nearly fifty countries met to advance policy, trade and other business relations. In town from Avisa's Paris office to cover the summit was Guillaume Doane, Consulting Director of 35° Nord, an Avisa Partners company that specializes in strategic communications in Africa.

Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa US office in Washington, DC

House Democrats have selected their caucus leader and Republicans will select theirs in January. One thing that is looking for certain for the 118th Congress is that the House will be a more decentralized place over the next two years as there is strong interest on both sides of the aisle in taking some power away from the Speaker and delegating it back to the Committees.

Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa US office in Washington, DC

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Initial results from the 2022 midterm elections are underwhelming for Republicans. The much vaunted "red wave" appears to be a "red trickle". 

Joining in discussion to assess how and why this happened is Larry Lindsey, President and CEO of The Lindsey Group.