Best Arctic Securities Podcasts (2024)

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The Arc | Climate Justice in the Arctic: Part 1 28:55

4h ago28:55

28:55

In today’s episode of The Arc, ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg interview Gunn-Britt Retter, Head of the Arctic and Environmental Unit at the Saami Council, in part one of three episodes focused on climate justice in the Arctic. We dive into Gunn-Britt’s background and her work on the Saami Council. Gunn-Britt outlines how climate change is …

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Arctic Security Spotlight: Greenland and Iceland 38:21

7d ago38:21

38:21

In this episode, we examine the emerging security concerns in Greenland and Iceland amidst growing international attention to the Arctic region. Our discussion spans geopolitical strategies, defense policies, environmental challenges, and international collaboration. Our panelist include: Aaja Chemnitz Larsen: Member of the Danish Parliament Sara O…

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Building the World’s Second Tallest Skyscraper - #110 57:38

5h ago57:38

57:38

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Building the World’s Second Tallest Skyscraper". The lads chat to Fred about his travels to the top of Malaysia's Merdeka 118. Our discussion is then followed by an interview with KONE's TP Teoh. This special episode is sponsored by Trimble Construction. Learn more about Trimble here: https://bi…

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Israeli’s Divided House 46:36

4h ago46:36

46:36

Liora Hardar and Naty Barak talk about the human impact and implications of all the fighting and destruction of the past 10 months. Israel is at war, and not just with Hamas, Iran, the Houthis, and their fellow travelers. Israeli’s most dangerous war may be with itself. That was certainly true before October 7th, and it’s still true. Back then the …

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India and global digital governance 28:25

25m ago28:25

28:25

The global governance of digital technologies is frequently framed around a contest between two competing camps. One camp is the so-called like-minded states, led by the US, its European allies and democratic states like Australia and Japan. The other camp, often dubbed the sovereigntists, are a coalition of authoritarian states of which Russia and…

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Turned to Stone - How to Permanently Store CO₂ 21:08

7h ago21:08

21:08

In this episode, we learn more about CarbFix, the Icelandic company that has pioneered a method to permanently store CO₂ by transforming it into stone deep underground. Our special guest, Edda Sif Pind Aradóttir, CEO of CarbFix, will introduce this groundbreaking technology and discuss its role as a crucial tool in the fight against the climate cri…

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The Arc | Climate Justice in the Arctic: Part 1 28:54

5h ago28:54

28:54

In today’s episode of The Arc, ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg interview Gunn-britt Retter, Head of the Arctic and Environmental Unit at the Saami Council, in part one of three episodes focused on climate justice in the Arctic. We dive into Gunn-britt’s background and her work on the Saami Council. She outlines how climate change is impacti…

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Singapore’s New Metro Line is Construction Hell - #109 43:31

7d ago43:31

43:31

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Singapore’s New Metro Line is Construction Hell". This is a BIG project on the small island nation. Later in the episode, we cover: LA 2028 Olympic venues = https://www.instagram.com/p/C-WMHfZOHry/?img_index=1 China’s vast new convention centre = https://www.instagram.com/p/C-LWqEwsmV5/?img_inde…

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Middle East Tinderbox, Houthi Edition 37:04

10d ago37:04

37:04

Allison Minor, a Middle East expert, explores how these tensions might escalate into a regional conflict and whether a broader war can be avoided. The Middle East is a war zone with Gaza as ground zero. But barely a day goes by when there isn't also fighting in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Iran, Israel, the Red Sea, or elsewhere. The danger is that…

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The Role of Africa in Russia’s Geopolitics 46:16

7h ago46:16

46:16

Russia’s intensive involvement with the African continent goes back decades. During the Cold War, Moscow viewed Africa as its “natural” sphere of influence and a staging ground for active measures and proxy wars aiming to undermine American interests. When the USSR fell apart, an intermission followed. Today, Russia is unquestionably back. What dra…

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Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History | Carl Bruch 56:48

1h ago56:48

56:48

In this episode, ECSP's Claire Doyle speaks with Carl Bruch, Senior Attorney and Director of International Programs at the Environmental Law Institute and the founding President of the Environmental Peacebuilding Association. Bruch describes the early conversations, visioning, and initiatives that helped establish the field, how he's seen it evolve…

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Making enterprise software smarter and more effective with AI 27:59

8d ago27:59

27:59

Every software company globally is focusing on integrating AI into its solutions. ServiceNow has built one of the biggest platforms and workflow engines today. We talked to Pat Casey, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of DevOps at ServiceNow, to learn how ServiceNow is building AI into its platform. ServiceNow has chosen to unif…

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Lava, Space and the Arctic too 27:54

10h ago27:54

27:54

In this episode, we explore the new perspectives that research on seismic activity offers on the interplay between the Arctic and space. We will specifically examine the broader implications of studying the eruption of Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano, which began on March 19, 2021, and continued for six months, for both Earth and space sciences. O…

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Everyday nationalism amidst Russia’s war against Ukraine 29:03

5d ago29:03

29:03

On 12 June Russia celebrated its national day, “Russia day”. This day is marked with concerts and celebrations in all the regions in the Russian Federation. This year, alongside celebrations from Moscow, Novgorod, Buryatia and other Russian regions, the news on Russia’s state-owned TV-channel Rossiya 1 showed images from the Kherson region, a Ukrai…

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The $1BN Race to Save Notre Dame From Collapse - #108 46:00

15d ago46:00

46:00

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The $1BN Race to Save Notre Dame From Collapse". This is how France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral was rebuilt. This special episode is sponsored by Trimble Construction. Learn how Trimble technology was used in the Notre Dame restoration here: https://bit.ly/3Ac2kih Later in the episode, we cove…

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The Next World War? 35:22

5d ago35:22

35:22

Philip Zelikow explores potential global conflicts and the shifting dynamics between China, Russia, the U.S., and their allies. War in Ukraine. Fighting in Gaza, and across the Middle East. Risky air naval incidents in the South China Sea. Worries about a potential Taiwan conflict. All of it wrapped in visibly growing tensions between China and Rus…

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How to Declassify National Security Secrets 24:43

14d ago24:43

24:43

The National Security Archive at George Washington University is the largest independent non-government collection of declassified US documents and a goldmine of primary sources for scholars of US-Russia relations. Tom Blanton, director of the National Security Archive, and Dr. Svetlana Savranskaya, a senior analyst and director of the Archive’s Ru…

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Fortifying Your Firewall: On A.I. and Cybersecurity with Arctic Wolf Field CTO Christopher Fielder 47:51

17d ago47:51

47:51

Welcome back to More Than a Broker. Listen as Spot Director of Technology Ben Garvin leads an in-depth discussion with Christoper Fielder, the Field Chief Technology Officer at Arctic Wolf. In this episode, the pair discuss: AI is a Powerful Tool, But Humans Remain Central: While AI excels at anomaly detection, human expertise is critical for inter…

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Inside Venezuela: Lula, Maduro, and the Fight for Democracy 27:18

12d ago27:18

27:18

In this episode, host Bruna Santos talks to Venezuelan journalist Paula Ramón for an insider's view on Venezuela's elections, the impact of Chavismo on citizens, and Lula's controversial stance.By The Wilson Center

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The evolution of ERP with generative AI technology 19:52

12d ago19:52

19:52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) can be very complex and time-consuming. A lot will change with the introduction of generative AI; processes can be easily automated and made more efficient. We see the introduction of LLMs for analyzing data and processes and even offering solutions for upcoming problems. In this Techzine Talks episode, we talk to…

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The $64M Race to Save the Eiffel Tower - #107 44:32

12d ago44:32

44:32

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The $64M Race to Save the Eiffel Tower". The Paris landmark is in danger and we're here to talk about it. Later in the episode, we cover: Stonehenge tunnels cancelled (again) = https://www.instagram.com/p/C-AujokMSYp/?img_index=1 Tencent’s new HQ in Shenzhen = https://www.instagram.com/p/C94D6sR…

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August 2024: U.S. and Japan, Small Drones and the SEAL's New Tech 9:10

13d ago9:10

9:10

In this episode, National Defense discusses the United States and Japan’s defense collaboration, the Army’s search for small, affordable drones, and the Navy SEALs’ return to their maritime roots.

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Arctic Renewable Energy: A Regional and Global Game Changer 21:17

14d ago21:17

21:17

In this episode, Francesco La Camera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), discusses the critical role of renewable energy for the Arctic and its global significance. The event and following Q&A with the audience are moderated by Guðni A. Jóhannesson, Former Director General of the National Energy Authority of Icel…

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Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History | Carl Bruch 56:47

18d ago56:47

56:47

In this episode, ECSP's Claire Doyle speaks with Carl Bruch, Senior Attorney and Director of International Programs at the Environmental Law Institute and the founding President of the Environmental Peacebuilding Association. Bruch describes the early conversations, visioning, and initiatives that helped establish the field, how he's seen it evolve…

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Just Peachy! 16:27

19d ago16:27

16:27

In this episode of Canusa Street hosts Beth and Chris sit down with Congressman Buddy Carter, the US Representative for Georgia's 1st District. Together, they delve into the critical importance of the Canada-US relationship. Congressman Carter shares his insights on opportunities for continued collaboration, including USMCA, energy trade and coordi…

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Edmundo González and Venezuela’s High-Stakes Election 14:53

19d ago14:53

14:53

Ambassador Mark Green, president and CEO of the Wilson Center, interviews Edmundo González, Venezuela’s opposition presidential candidate, ahead of the July 28, 2024 election. González shares his vision for the country’s future and discusses the challenges of opposing an authoritarian regime and the hopes for democratic change.…

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Evolving and Experimenting with New Financial Instruments 29:04

19d ago29:04

29:04

Join our co-hosts for a conversation with Kyle Hauptman, Vice Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, on how blockchain and crypto represent an opportunity for financial institutions. We discuss how crypto presents an opportunity for income not sensitive to interest rates as well as a simplification of key processes like title transfe…

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How does a white hat hacker become a cloud security leader? 25:26

19d ago25:26

25:26

This week's episode of Techzine Talks on Tour is a rather special one, even if we do say so ourselves. At the RSA Conference in San Francisco, Sander Almekinders from Techzine sat down with Anand Prakash from SentinelOne. They chatted about how he, a white hat hacker, built one of the most advanced cloud security platforms in the industry. Well wor…

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How to Build an Arctic Airport - #106 51:46

29d ago51:46

51:46

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "How to Build an Arctic Airport". Together, we find out why airport construction in Greenland is (quite literally) booming. Oh, and there's a cheeky Greenlandic themed quiz. Later in the episode, we cover: Dubai’s 64-kilometre new “Green Spine” = https://www.instagram.com/p/C9NJERlMglk/?img_index…

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Arctic Tipping Points 38:50

21d ago38:50

38:50

In this episode, we will explore Arctic Tipping Points, discussing, among other things, the loss of the Greenland Ice Sheet, the impacts on the Arctic ecosystem, and changes in atmospheric circulation. Our panelists include: Stefan Rahmstorf: Professor of Physics of the Oceans at the University of Potsdam, Germany Antje Boetius: Director, Alfred We…

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NATO at 75: Reflecting on the Alliance's Legacy and Future 22:19

26d ago22:19

22:19

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski and Ambassador Philip Reeker, Chair of the Global Europe Program at the Wilson Center, discuss key takeaways from NATO's 75th anniversary summit. They explore the legacy of the alliance, as well as its future, as it responds to a growing and evolving array of global challenges.…

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The $3BN Plan to Fix Europe's Most Important Airport - #105 44:05

26d ago44:05

44:05

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The $3BN Plan to Fix Europe's Most Important Airport". Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's bid to redeem itself after the summer of 2022 plummeted its rankings. Later in the episode, we cover: Apple opens its first ever store in Malaysia = https://www.instagram.com/p/C863AuIMrrI/?img_index=1 How the wo…

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Europe’s Shameful Dumping 33:44

1M ago33:44

33:44

Europe funds North African countries to dump refugees in the Sahara, raising serious human rights concerns. It’s not exactly headline news that many countries are inventing all sorts of novel ways to seal their borders from migrants and refugees or, when those efforts fail, to force the uninvited and unwanted to leave. It is news, however, when Eur…

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Georgian Politics After Controversial “Foreign Agent” Law 37:23

30d ago37:23

37:23

In December 2023, Georgia was granted official European Union candidate status, but the country's path to EU membership may now be at risk because of the recently adopted law “on transparency of foreign influence.” This controversial legislation targeting media and NGOs has sparked mass street protests and, coupled with violence against protesters …

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The Arctic Film Industry Storms Hollywood 28:43

1M ago28:43

28:43

In this episode, we will explore the growing Arctic Film Sector, examining its place in the film industry. Our panelists include: Baltasar Kormákur Baltasarsson: Director & Producer, Iceland Anne Lajla Utsi: Managing Director of the International Sámi Film Institute Laufey Guðjónsdóttir: Former Director of the Icelandic Film Centre The discussion a…

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Environmental Cooperation in the Middle East: A Conversation with Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed 32:31

29d ago32:31

32:31

In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, Wilson Center Global Fellow and environmental journalist Anneliese Palmer speaks with longtime leader in regional environmental diplomacy and Executive Director of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed. In their conversation, Dr. Hamed unpacks the opportunities and challenge…

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Initiating a Brush Pass - A Conversation with Brush Pass Research's Kevin Hill 33:30

1M ago33:30

33:30

Welcome back to More Than a Broker. In this episode, Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener leads an engaging conversation with the founder and owner of Brush Pass Research, Kevin Hill. The two chat about Hill's career, his motivation for starting Brush Pass Research, and the current market conditions, and offer a look into the future.…

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Defense Sense 33:15

1M ago33:15

33:15

General Glen VanHerck, USAF, joins Beth and Chris to discuss his time as the 26th Commander of NORAD and the 9th Commander of the US Northern Command. He also talks about how the relationship between the US and Canada is vital for defense and security, his response to the Chinese spy balloon incident, and the importance of collaboration and coordin…

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Environmental Cooperation in the Middle East: A Conversation with Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed 32:30

1M ago32:30

32:30

In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, Wilson Center Global Fellow and environmental journalist Anneliese Palmer speaks with longtime leader in regional environmental diplomacy and Executive Director of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed. In their conversation, Dr. Hamed unpacks the opportunities and challenge…

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How do Splunk and Cisco make a unified observability platform a reality? 23:05

1M ago23:05

23:05

During Cisco Live last June in Las Vegas, we had the opportunity to sit down with Tom Casey, SVP and General Manager at Splunk. We asked him all about how he thinks the portfolios from Splunk and Cisco work together, and reinforce each other. How does Splunk make Cisco better, and vice versa? The acquisition of Splunk by Cisco was big news near the…

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Inside the High-Security Fortress That’s Heating Paris - #104 55:08

1M ago55:08

55:08

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Inside the High-Security Fortress That’s Heating Paris". Fred went inside the Equinix data centre that's heating the 2024 Olympic training pool in Paris. During the discussion, we’re joined by Andrew Higgins who is Director of Sustainability and Master Planning for EMEA at Equinix. Later in the …

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Politicians, Cartels, Murders, Oh My! 33:25

1M ago33:25

33:25

Chris Dalby explains what the Mexican cartels want and how they are getting it. Politics in Mexico has long been a blood sport: not only “winner takes all,” but also incredibly violent. Last month’s national elections—when the country's first female president won with a record number of votes and by a record margin of victory—demonstrated both tren…

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Spot's Logistics Market Update: June 2024 14:33

1M ago14:33

14:33

At Spot, we understand the vital role that up-to-date information plays in navigating the dynamic logistics market. Each month, we bring you a comprehensive logistics market update. We dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the logistics sector. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions…

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But Why the Arctic Blue Economy? 31:58

1M ago31:58

31:58

In this episode, we listen to four distinguished experts discussing concrete examples of actions within the Blue Economy, both in the private and public sector and how the Blue Economy affects the Arctic Region. Our panelists include: Bryndís Björnsdóttir, Head of Industry Solutions at Matis, Iceland Leslie Canavera, CEO of PolArctic, USA Patrick A…

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Analyzing Brazil-US Cooperation in Energy Transition 26:30

2M ago26:30

26:30

In this episode, host Bruna Santos talks to Leticia Phillips, founder and managing partner of the Ridge Road Group, about Brazil-US cooperation for energy transition.Brazil Institute Podcast is coming out the first Friday of every month and Plaza Central is coming out the last Friday of every month. In this case, the former is being released on 7/5…

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The Crucial Skyscraper Test You've Never Heard Of - #103 46:52

2M ago46:52

46:52

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Crucial Skyscraper Test You've Never Heard Of". This is where the world's biggest skyscrapers are put to the test - any guesses at where this facility is? Later in the episode, we cover: Obama presidential centre tops out in Chicago = https://www.instagram.com/p/C8iuKRfPlqC/?img_index=1 Huge…

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France Lurches Right 32:14

1M ago32:14

32:14

Alice Barbe, a French political and social activist, shares her concerns and expectations for the second round and beyond. Much to everyone’s surprise, France’s President Macron recently decided that—like much of the rest of the world—his country ought to have national elections this year. The outcome of the first of two rounds was devastating for …

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July 2024: NATO's Return to Collective Defense, Sweden's Role and the Nordic Bloc 10:56

2M ago10:56

10:56

In this episode, National Defense discusses NATO’s recommitment to collective defense, Sweden’s contribution to NATO, and the U.S. military training in NATO’s High North.

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NATO’s Paul Rushton on the Alliance’s Climate Security Efforts 37:34

1M ago37:34

37:34

When senior officials from 32 countries meet in Washington, DC next week for the NATO Summit, deterrence and defense, as well as Ukraine and global partnerships, are at the top of the agenda. Under Secretary General Stoltenberg’s leadership, NATO has recognized that climate change is also reshaping the security landscape. In today’s episode of New …

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Germany’s Environmental Policy and the Arctic 6:47

1M ago6:47

6:47

In this episode, H.E. Steffi Lemke, German Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection, presents the guiding principles of Germany’s environmental policy and its connection to Arctic issues. This speech was originally delivered at the 2024 Arctic Circle Berlin Forum. Arctic Circle is the largest…

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