In this week's episode, Dr. Indu Saxena (Ph.D. in Political Science Rajasthan & Rutgers University, Deputy Director of CIPR), Rushali Saha (Researcher at the Diplomat Risk Intelligence & CIPR, Incoming Visiting Fellow at The Stimson Center) and I round off our conversation on India's contemporary relationship with two powerful neighbours: China and Russia. We discuss the implications and decisions that India would face should China launch a military incursion into Taiwan, Indian preparation for Chinese economic pressure (such as seen in Sri Lanka), security concerns after heightened naval/cyber/aerial/extra-terrestrial competition in the Indo-Pacific, and whether Imperial-historical links with Buddhism might lead to future convergence between China and India. Join us for a deep dive into India's current foreign relations.

In this week's episode, I am joined by Dr. Indu Saxena (Ph.D. in Political Science Rajasthan & Rutgers University, Deputy Director of CIPR, and Rushali Saha (Researcher at the Diplomat Risk Intelligence & CIPR, Incoming Visiting Fellow at The Stimson Center). Together we explore India's contemporary relationship with two powerful neighbours: China and Russia. We discuss the feasibility of a border war with China following military drills last year in Tibet, China's rapid economic build-up and ensuing national interests, the impact of India's stance towards Moscow following the war in Ukraine, and what the implications might be for New Delhi of a multipolar world order in the near future. Join us for a deep dive into India's current foreign relations.

In this week's episode, Matthew Shaw (Ph.D. Candidate at University of St. Mark & St, John) and I round off our conversation on the "Incel" (involuntary celibate) subculture. We discuss the problems stemming from the popular understanding of the Incel movement, the status of gender in their ideology, employing novel methods of transmission. female Incels, policy implications, the effectiveness of deradicalisation programmes, the impact of higher education, and its wider place within our neoliberal society. Join us for a deep dive into the Incel world.

In this week's episode, Matthew Shaw (Ph.D. Candidate at University of St. Mark & St, John) and I explore a new approach towards the "Incel" (involuntary celibate) subculture. By carefully examining high-profile mass shootings, such as the ones committed by Jake Davidson and Elliot Roger, along with new statistical evidence and research on the subject, we challenge many contemporary beliefs and attitudes regarding this social phenomenon. Inevitably, our conversation leads into a broader discussion of modernity, masculinity, feminism, ideology and economics, among others. Join us for a deep dive into the Incel world.

In this week's episode, Dr. Yannick Veilleux-Lepage (Assistant Professor – Terrorism and Political Violence, Leiden University) and I finish our conversation on the changes taking place in today’s extremism. Dr. Lepage considers the implications of transmission, replication and adoption and how they function when applied to the Manchester Arena attack. We discuss the emergence of the new tools of the terrorist trade, such as 3D printed firearms. Lastly, we discuss the prevalence of dehumanisation and possible policies predicated on re-humanisation. Join us for a deep dive into terrorism's mutation.

In this week's episode, Dr. Yannick Veilleux-Lepage (Assistant Professor - Terrorism and Political Violence, Leiden University) and I explore the changes taking place in today's extremism. We discuss the implications of the Utoya island attacks in Norway ten years on, the rise of "white nationalist" and far-right political extremism, where the novelty lies behind today's radical right, and identifying a 'marketplace' where extremist ideas are being exchanged. Join us for a deep dive into the terrorism's mutation.

In this week's episode, Marian Duris (Foreign Policy Consultant to MEP - European Parliament) and I finish our conversation on the unprecedented challenges from all directions faced by the European Union this year. We discuss the reaction of the "V4" nations to the EU's heavy-handed policy on absorbing MENA migrants, Brussels' bullying, the federal/confederal debate, global terrorism trends flowing into Europe, the concept of 'European-ness', "no-go" areas in London + Paris. Lastly, we discuss whether the EU faces an existential threat from sectors in society who do not share a European Umwelt. Join us for a deep dive into the Union's boiling point.

Join us in the final part of our wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation on Afghanistan, in the month following the withdrawal of coalition forces. We are joined in this episode by returning guests: Eliot Wilson FRSA (Co-Founder, Pivot Point) and Gracias Kassongo (CEO, K-Enterprises). Together we discuss whether some sections of society championed the return of the Taliban, whether groups such as ISIS-K will find a new safe haven to launch attacks on the West, the theatre and circus of high-profile televised interviews, the case of Mrs. Arghand, and finally whether the history of terrorism in Northern Ireland can offer any lessons. The K-Voices podcast is a platform which follows K-Enterprises' mission to provide holistic solutions for governments, businesses and NGOs for security, environmental and social problems. Contact us today for more information on how you can lead the way for a safer tomorrow.

In this week's episode, Marian Duris (Foreign Policy Consultant to MEP - European Parliament) and I discuss the unprecedented challenges from all directions faced by the European Union this year. We discuss the Slovakian PM's resignation following the scandal over the Sputnik V vaccine deal, the EU's vaccination barriers to travel, Brexit Britain's problematic blackmailing behaviour and what it might mean for security cooperation, as well as current legal disputes with ruling parties in Poland and Hungary. Join us for a deep dive into the Union's boiling point.

Join us in our third K-Voices podcast for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation on Afghanistan, in the month after the withdrawal of coalition forces. We are joined in this episode by returning guests: Eliot Wilson FRSA (Co-Founder, Pivot Point) and Gracias Kassongo (CEO, K-Enterprises). Together we evaluate the timeliness of the US withdrawal, the activity of other powers in Kabul post-withdrawal, Afghanistan's changing demographics and the challenge of how to define/portray today's Taliban. The K-Voices podcast is a platform which follows K-Enterprises' mission to provide holistic solutions for governments, businesses and NGOs for security, environmental and social problems. Contact us today for more information on how you can lead the way for a safer tomorrow.