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What does the forthcoming presidential election in Poland mean for Europe? What are the main issues and divisions between the candidates that occur in the ongoing campaign? And how will the election result influence the current government and its policy? Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberte!) talks with Adam Jasser, an economic and political analyst with 30 years of professional experience as a journalist, an editor, and a policymaker. He is currently the Deputy Director at TVP World, a leading English-language news channel in Central Eastern Europe, and the host of 'On the Record', a current affairs show. Tune in for their talk! This podcast is produced by the European Liberal Forum in collaboration with Movimento Liberal Social and Fundacja Liberté!, with the financial support of the European Parliament. Neither the European Parliament nor the European Liberal Forum are responsible for the content or for any use that be made of.

Welcome to the 119th episode of "Good Morning BSS World"! Today I connect with Vitalii Nuzhnyi, Regional Delivery Head in Central Eastern Europe at CIKLUM, to explore the dynamic landscape of the IT industry in Ukraine and beyond.Despite ongoing challenges, the Ukrainian IT sector continues to showcase resilience, adaptability, and impressive performance. Vitalii shares an in-depth look at how companies like CIKLUM are navigating the evolving business environment, maintaining strong service delivery, and expanding operations across multiple regions, including Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, and Spain. With over 4,000 professionals worldwide and a solid presence in Ukraine, CIKLUM remains a key player in the global tech market.In this episode, we discuss the crucial role of IT professionals in Ukraine, their contribution to the economy, and the industry's ability to maintain business continuity despite external pressures. Vitalii also highlights the strategic advantages of Poland as a business hub, emphasizing its skilled workforce, technical expertise, and business-friendly environment.As we dive deeper into CIKLUM's operations, we uncover the company's focus on custom software development, AI-driven solutions, and research & development initiatives. From fintech and edutech to travel, leisure, and healthcare, CIKLUM is actively shaping the future of digital transformation. Additionally, we explore the growing demand for AI governance, quality assurance, and compliance with European regulations, which are becoming essential for businesses integrating AI into their operations.Another key topic of discussion is the shift in work models. With global trends pushing for a return to office spaces, Vitalii sheds light on the challenges and opportunities this presents, particularly in Poland and other European markets. While hybrid models are becoming the norm, companies must strike a balance between flexibility and collaboration.Tune in to this engaging episode to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of the IT industry in Ukraine, CIKLUM's global operations, and the future of digital transformation.Enjoy the episode!  Key points from the podcast:Ukraine's IT industry remains resilient and continues to perform well despite the ongoing challenges, with significant contributions from professionals who are volunteering and donating to support the country's defense.CIKLUM, a global experience engineering firm, has a strong presence in multiple countries, offering services like custom software development, user experience research, and AI-driven solutions, while adapting to market demands such as the return to office trend.The company supports a diverse range of industries, including fintech, travel, retail, and edutech, and implements cutting-edge technologies to provide innovative and efficient solutions for their clients.  Links:Vitalii Nuzhnyi on Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitnuzhnyi/CIKLUM web page – https://www.ciklum.com/CIKLUM blogs – https://www.ciklum.com/resources/blogIT Ukraine Association - https://itukraine.org.ua/en/home/Talk to AI about this episode - https://gmbw.onpodcastai.com/episodes/0K7Myf4rHQF/chat  ****************************  My name is Wiktor Doktór and on daily basis I run Pro Progressio Club https://klub.proprogressio.pl - it's a community of many private companies and public sector organizations that care about the development of business relations in the B2B model. In the Good Morning BSS World podcast, apart from solo episodes, I share interviews with experts and specialists from global BPO/GBS industry.Come and visit my social media channels:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/wiktordoktorHere is also link to the English podcasts Playlist - https://bit.ly/GoodMorningBSSWorldPodcastYTLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktordoktorYou can also write to me. My email address is - kontakt(@) wiktordoktor.pl  ****************************  This Podcast is supported by Patrons:Marzena Sawicka https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzena-sawicka-a9644a23/Przemysław Sławiński https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemys%C5%82aw-s%C5%82awi%C5%84ski-155a4426/Damian Ruciński https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-ruci%C5%84ski/Szymon Kryczka https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymonkryczka/Grzegorz Ludwin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gludwin/Adam Furmańczuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-agilino/  If you like my podcasts you can join Patrons of Good Morning BSS World as well. Here are two links to do so:Patronite - https://patronite.pl/wiktordoktor  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiktordoktor Or if you liked this episode and would like to buy me virtual coffee, you can use this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiktordoktor - by doing so you support the growth and distribution of this podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-bss-world--4131868/support.

How do you hold onto hope in the midst of war? In this episode, Kristy shares how the team in Ukraine is doing after three years of full-scale, active war. At the end of the episode, she also shares specific ways you can continue to pray as we ask the Lord to bring peace and end the war. You can also support Ukraine by clicking on the following links: Help Ukraine - General Fund Get to Know Our Missionaries in Ukraine Help a Frontline Worker in Ukraine Send a Ukrainian to Summer Camp Kristy and her husband, Ben, have served in Ukraine for 18 years. Their first introduction to Josiah Venture was when they served as high school students in the Czech Republic at English camps. That exposure to peer evangelism started them on a journey with Josiah Venture to share Christ with the youth of Central & Eastern Europe. In 2002, they served as summer interns in Czech before marrying in January 2003. For the next three consecutive years, Ben and Kristy led short-term high school teams from southern New Jersey to the Czech Republic for camp ministry. During these summer trips, they felt God calling them into full-time missions. Josiah Venture suggested that they help launch a new team in Ukraine, and in January 2007, they moved there. After serving as camp directors and in a local youth group for several years, they began leading the Josiah Venture Ukraine team, Epokha, in 2011. Ben and Kristy serve in a dynamic local church, train Ukraine's youth, volunteer with the Department of Education, and teach and equip leaders across Central and Eastern Europe. They live in Lviv, Ukraine, with their children, Marissa and Dylan. 00:00 Introduction to Christy Williams 00:37 Journey to Full-Time Missions 01:07 Life and Ministry in Ukraine 02:19 Family and Personal Background 04:00 Passion for Youth Ministry 05:20 High School Sweethearts and Early Missions 06:09 First Mission Trip to the Czech Republic 09:59 Transition to Ukraine 13:45 Early Days in Ukraine 17:05 Impact of the Ongoing War 27:11 Holding on to Hope in the Midst of War 27:30 The Power of Psalms and Prayer 28:05 Eternity and the Life of Christ 30:13 Team Ukraine's Mission and Resilience 31:33 Stories of Resilience and Transformation 32:41 Challenges and Opportunities in Ministry 37:30 Mental Health and Trauma Care 42:02 Unity Among Churches in Ukraine 45:50 Prayer Requests and Final Thoughts   Learn more about Josiah Venture Social Media: @josiahventure Contact: social@josiahventure.com Josiah Venture Prayer Room: pray.josiahventure.com Josiah Venture Prayer Room APP: josiahventure.com/prayer-room-app

Doug Drysdale Chief Executive Officer An experienced Corporate Director and CEO: Doug has chaired the board of directors of a NASDAQ-listed company and, as a CEO for the past 12 years, has built and turned around three pharmaceutical companies. Doug has 30 years of experience in the healthcare sector. During this time, he has formed cohesive management teams, recruited board members, completed 15 corporate acquisitions across three continents, and raised $4 billion in public and private capital. Led the turnaround of Norwich Pharmaceuticals alongside investors and became the Founding CEO of the parent company, Alvogen Group. During his 5.5-year tenure as CEO, Alvogen grew from inception to $450 million in revenues across 35 countries. In early 2014, Doug led the recapitalization of NASDAQ-listed Pernix Therapeutics, raising $65 million. Within the first year of taking the helm as Chairman and CEO, Doug rebuilt the management team and board of directors, combined several operating locations, and grew the company's enterprise value from $80 million to around $800 million. Under Doug's leadership, Pernix raised $465 million of capital. From November 2017 to July 2020, Doug was the Director and CEO of Tedor Pharma, a family-owned contract manufacturing business. Doug's efforts to turn around the industry resulted in 60% revenue growth in 2019, leading to Tedor being recognized as one of America's fastest-growing companies and making it to the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Former Head of M&A at Actavis Group, leading 15 corporate acquisitions across three continents between 2004 and 2008, including a high-profile public hostile takeover attempt in Central Eastern Europe. Over this period, Doug raised approximately $3 billion in capital and managed lending syndicates, including 25+ banks, to fund the company's growth. Actavis was sold to Watson Pharmaceuticals in 2012 for EUR4.25 billion. Doug holds a bachelor's degree in Microbial and Molecular Biology from the University of East Anglia in the U.K. and was recognized as Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012. He is an enthusiastic traveler, having visited over 45 countries. He is also an avid reader and enjoys cooking and boating. This video was conducted on behalf of Cybin and was funded by Gold Standard Media LLC and/or affiliates. For our full disclaimer, please visit https://portal.goldstandardir.com/disclaimer/CYBN-183   https://ir.cybin.com/overview/default.aspx NYSE: CYBN I CBOE: CYBN   Addressing Mental Health Challenges Doug and Michael discussed the challenges and frustrations faced by patients and doctors in dealing with mental health issues, particularly clinical depression. With his background in building drug development companies, Doug highlighted the lack of practical tools for addressing these issues. Michael expressed his interest in innovative solutions to mental health problems, given his personal experience with clinical depression. The conversation was set to be more organic and conversational, with Doug sharing more about his company and their approach to mental health. Paradigm Shift in Drug Development Doug expressed his belief that their work has the potential to be a paradigm shift in drug development, moving from daily treatment of symptoms to more interventional therapies that can rapidly fix conditions like depression. He highlighted the promising results from their studies, with patients experiencing benefits lasting at least a year after just a couple of doses. Michael shared his personal experience with depression and burnout, emphasizing the importance of their work in addressing this widespread issue. He also asked Doug about his ability to anticipate future challenges and steps in the approval process for their work. Drug Development Challenges and Success Doug discussed the challenges and complexities of drug development, particularly in the mental health sector. He highlighted the team's experience and success in developing treatments, with 60+ INDs and 37 exits. Doug also emphasized the personal motivation of the team members, many of whom have been affected by mental health issues. He acknowledged the regulatory hurdles and administrative complexities involved in drug development but stressed the importance of these steps in creating effective treatments. Michael added that the success of the treatments could also positively impact the revenue of psychiatrists and their practices. Improving Mental Health Care Efficiency Doug discussed the potential of a new treatment to improve mental health care. He highlighted that depressed patients require a lot of attention, often visiting their physicians multiple times a year for medication adjustments and dealing with side effects. He also pointed out the shortage of psychiatrists and the long wait times for new patients. Doug suggested that their treatment, which only requires dosing once or twice, could keep patients out of the system for at least a year, freeing up resources for new patients. He also mentioned the potential for interventional psychiatry centers to see more patients if the treatment reduces the required visits. Mental Health and Metabolic Connection Michael and Doug discussed the challenges of mental health, particularly financial stress and depression. Michael shared his personal experience of overcoming depression with the help of medication and therapy and expressed his excitement about the potential of innovative work in mental health. Doug emphasized the link between metabolic health and mental health, suggesting that a poor diet can lead to reduced mental function and that mental health issues can affect an individual's metabolic health. Both agreed on the importance of addressing mental health issues to improve overall well-being and happiness. Phase 3 Program Progress and Strategy Doug discussed the progress of their phase 3 program, focusing on the challenges and complexities involved, such as drug scheduling and licensing. He expressed optimism about the potential of their treatments, citing their significant effects and the absence of dosing every day in their studies. Doug also outlined their long-term strategy, which includes leveraging their phase 3 approval in depression to treat other conditions and shift from daily chronic dosing to more interventional treatments. He emphasized the potential to break the cycle of polypharmacy and create a platform for various treatments. Michael supported their work and encouraged more people to learn about their efforts.  

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen welcomes back Rob Khazzam, CEO of Float, along with John Ruffolo, to discuss Float's recent $70M Series B funding led by Goldman Sachs, the challenges of building a fintech company in Canada, and the broader state of entrepreneurship in the country.Rob shares insights into Float's mission to simplify financial operations for Canadian businesses, emphasizing innovation in a heavily regulated industry. He reflects on the lessons learned from previous funding rounds and how Float adapted to market shifts. The conversation expands to challenges in Canadian policy, the need for a vibrant knowledge economy, and the role of government in fostering innovation.About Rob Khazzam:Rob Khazzam is the Co-Founder and CEO of Float, a Canadian company dedicated to simplifying corporate spending for businesses and teams.Previously, Rob served as an advisor to Framework Venture Partners and was the Managing Partner at Great Mountain Partners, an investment firm focused on acquiring majority stakes in Canadian businesses. He also worked at Uber for over five years, holding various leadership roles, including General Manager for Canada and Central & Eastern Europe.Rob earned an Honours Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario in 2009.Topics Discussed:(03:24) The founding story of Float, inspired by solving the inefficiency of expense reports. He reflects on the challenges Canadian businesses face in accessing modern financial tools, such as corporate cards.(05:20) Float's Series A funding and navigating the 2022–2023 market downturn. Rob emphasizes how Float balanced rapid growth with sustaining operations during challenging times(10:00) Float's approach to partnerships and funding, emphasizing long-term vision and sustainable growth over short-term wins or valuations and the alignment with Goldman Sachs as a strategic partner.(13:41) Exploration of payment inefficiencies and their impact on Canadian businesses.(17:45) Rob describes Float's commitment to trust, compliance, and risk management in a highly regulated fintech environment.(20:24) A broader discussion on Canada's entrepreneurial ecosystem and the importance of celebrating entrepreneurship and implementing proactive policies, such as open banking, to enhance Canada's knowledge economy.(25:54) Critiques of Canada's economic policies, advocating for a focus on intentional knowledge economy growth and smarter immigration strategies to boost per capita GDP.(35:29) Personal reflections on Rob's time in Europe, which gave him perspective on Canada's multicultural strengths and opportunities for economic unity.(40:16) A discussion on the importance of standing up for Canadian values, addressing social tensions, and fostering national unity against divisive identity politics.(50:42) Float's goals for the next 12–18 months, including delivering an optimized business banking experience, helping customers achieve better ROI, and significantly reducing user time spent on Float's platform.Fast Favorites:* Podcast: Invest Like the Best (business), Spittin' Chiclets (sports).* Blog: Stratechery* Tech Gadget: iPhone* New Trend: Cold plunging to manage stress and anxiety* Book: No Rules Rules by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer* Life Lesson: "Believe in yourself more than you actually do."Follow Matt Cohen and Tank Talks here!Podcast production support provided by Agentbee.ai This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Stephanie McCredie, Senior Director for Top Accounts & Account-Based Marketing, Asia Pacific at Salesforce, joins Shahin in the episode to chat about AI in ABM. With AI being all the rage at this time, you've probably been using generative AI in your strategies and projects. But are you using AI to its full potential? This episode also covers... How to use AI for account selectionIncluding AI in the customer journeyRefining messaging and offers using AIWhere AI won't play a role About Stephanie... Stephanie is proud to lead a team focused on amplifying customers' trailblazing stories and creating mutual and sustainable customer value through account-based marketing experiences for some of Australia and New Zealand's leading organisations.  With over 20 years of experience in B2B marketing, her leadership roles include pioneering ABM at IBM Australia and helping large corporate clients and startups grow across culturally diverse global markets in Asia Pacific, Latin America, Central Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Stephanie believes that great customer experiences are fundamentally about a human connection that can be enhanced and supported by innovative and predictive technology. Resources mentioned in this episode: Any Ordinary Day - Leigh SalesSalesforce Marketing AI Solutions _________________

Forms of the Shadow is the first group exhibition at the Secession since 2018, continuing the loose series of guest-curated thematic shows held there at irregular intervals. In this podcast, recorded on 20 September 2024, the day after the opening, Bettina Spörr speaks with Sunjung Kim about her REAL DMZ PROJECT and how Forms of the Shadow evolved from it. Their conversation also explores Sunjung Kim's personal motivation to engage with the political division of North and South Korea, as well as her journey to becoming one of South Korea's most influential curators. This episode is the first in a series accompanying the exhibition, offering deeper insights into the artists and their work. Individual conversations with Kyungah Ham, Young In Hong, Jane Jin Kaisen, Joon Kim, Lee Kit, Minouk Lim, Adrián Villar Rojas, Ramiro Wong, Tomoko Yoneda, Jin-me Yoon, and Min Yoon were conducted and will be released in the coming weeks throughout the exhibition:   Forms of the Shadow Curated by Sunjung Kim 20.9. – 17.11.2024   Forms of the Shadow casts light on contemporary shadows unveiled by the global pandemic, the climate crisis, and geopolitical tensions. Through this thematic lens, it invites viewers to reflect upon the interconnectedness of our world and the complexities of navigating through turbulent times. By shedding light on the ever-shifting nature of shadows and their metaphorical significance in witnessing the passage of time, the exhibition prompts reflection on the intricate layers of human existence. More Sunjung Kim is currently the artistic director of Art Sonje Center in Seoul (2022–), the chair of ICOM Republic of Korea (2023–), and a board member of ICOM ASPAC (International Council of Museums Asia-Pacific Alliance). She was the president of the Gwangju Biennale Foundation (2017–2021), director of Art Sonje Center (2016–2017), the artistic director of ACC Archive & Research at the Asia Art Culture Center (2014–2015), and chief curator and deputy director (1993–2004) of Art Sonje Center. Additionally, she is the founder and artistic director of the REAL DMZ PROJECT, an art and research project designed to cross the boundaries of the museum and launched in 2011 to explore the (in)visible borders of the Demilitarized Zone through the critical lens of art and to raise awareness about the division of Korea. Bettina Spörr is a curator at the Secession (2008-present), where she engages in close collaboration with artists to conceptualize and realize exhibitions. Throughout her career, she has worked with numerous artists on solo exhibitions and, in 2010, curated where do we go from here?, another edition of Secession's Young Scene, presenting around 30 artists from Austria and Central Eastern Europe. She worked at the Generali Foundation (2002-2008) and spent a year in Singapore (2001-2002), where she worked in a contemporary art gallery.   The Dorotheum is the exclusive sponsor of the Secession Podcast.   Jingle: Hui Ye with an excerpt from Combat of dreams for string quartet and audio feed (2016, Christine Lavant Quartett) by Alexander J. Eberhard Programmed by the board of the Secession Audio Editor: Paul Macheck Executive Producer: Bettina Spörr

Benjamin Morone - Zabota On Preparing New Recruits: "So the biggest thing is making sure that that onboarding is really good with a company contextual onboarding. So what are the values, this is who we are, this is the org chart, this is our philosophies around payment, those types of things." Join us as Benjamin shares invaluable insights into the advantages of outsourcing, the art of precise positioning, and the secrets behind securing authentic testimonials from clients. We also explore the practicalities of hiring executive assistants, the metrics behind recruitment success, and the strategic benefits of tapping into a global talent pool. Whether you're a business owner looking to optimize your remote workforce or simply interested in the evolving trends of global staffing, this episode is packed with actionable advice and real-world experiences. Listen as Benjamin explains his tips and tricks for hiring, as well as the benefits of outsourcing for your business. Enjoy! Visit Benjamin at: https://www.zabota.io/ Podcast Overview: 00:00 Create job description with brief, clear information. 05:38 Started with VAs, expanded to diverse roles. 07:38 Philippines time difference affects focus on business. 12:08 Direct hires with companies, no staffing agency fees. 14:44 Determining role, time zone, and budget considerations. 19:10 Executive assistant culture fit crucial for effectiveness. 23:32 Two types of executive assistants for hire. 25:02 Money-back guarantees and flexible 50% down payment. 29:29 Effective onboarding crucial for employee longevity, retention. 32:28 Changed name to show premium service care. 37:45 Screening process designed to gauge candidate authenticity. 40:04 Started staffing in Latin America due to accent. 44:11 Understanding roles and tasks for delegating effectively. 47:59 Client testimonials crucial for niche market success. Podcast Transcription: Benjamin Morone [00:00:00]: And the thing is everyone can recognize GED, like it's not that hard and it's very lengthy, it's very verbose with with all what it says. And so, we realized that like okay we need to make job descriptions that cut through the noise And so really making a job description that is is magnetic. So not using, like, cliche language, not saying, like, we're looking for a data driven guru or wizard who can, like, do this. Right? Like, people see those, and they just, like, cringe and shut off. That's what we found and that's what my recruiter said. She was, like, I applied to your job because you didn't have anything like that. You don't have, like, these weird buzzwords and it was just very short and you told me what I needed to know, the skills that I needed, the time zone, salary, like those types of things we we display. And people can make a a quick judgment on if they're gonna apply or not. James Kademan [00:00:50]: You have found Authentic Business Adventures, the business program that brings you the struggle stories and triumphs and successes of business owners across the land. Downloadable audio episodes of the podcast can be found in the podcast link found at draw in customers.com. We are locally underwritten by the Bank of Sun Prairie as well as calls on call extraordinary answering service and the bold business book. Today, we're welcoming slash preparing to learn from Benjamin Marone of Zubota. So, Benjamin, how is it going today? Benjamin Morone [00:01:20]: Everything's everything's good. Another day living the dream. Thanks for having me on, James. James Kademan [00:01:25]: Everything is good. That's says every business owner, but sometimes you can just tell that they're peddling their rails underneath. Let's start with what is Zibota. Benjamin Morone [00:01:35]: Yeah. So Zibota is a recruitment firm, that staffs talent from Central Eastern Europe and then also Latin America into businesses in the States Canada and the United Kingdom...

How much HR is digitalized? How much IT is somehow connected to HR?Well, those were one of the very first questions I have asked Bartosz Guzowski from HRT Managers, who is the special guest of 108th episode of Good Morning BSS World podcast.In our talk we have focused on the digital potential within HR, highlighting the synergy between HR and IT for successful transformations. We also discussed key steps and strategies for digitalizing HR processes with a focus on effective change management.This episode offers insights on initiating digitalization, customizing processes for various industries, and comparing adaptability across sectors and countries. We also explored advancements in Central Eastern Europe, self-service adoption, internal communication benefits, and the feasibility of in-house digitalization.Is that all? Well definitely not. Grab a coffee and listen to our conversation.  Key points of the talk:Digital transformation in HR is essential for optimizing processes and enhancing employee experience, making the integration of cloud-based solutions critical for modern organizations. Successful digitalization requires a robust strategy, governance, and change management, with a particular focus on harmonizing processes and ensuring continuous improvement post-implementation.The role of HR is evolving from transactional to strategic, necessitating closer collaboration with IT and other departments to achieve organizational goals and improve overall efficiency. Links:Bartosz Guzowski on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartoszguzowski/HRT Managers web page - https://hrtmanagers.com/HRT Managers on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hrtmanagers/Talk to AI about this episode - https://gmbw.onpodcastai.com/episodes/vAoM0tVhHR3/chat  ****************************  My name is Wiktor Doktór and on daily basis I run Pro Progressio Club https://klub.proprogressio.pl - it's a community of many private companies and public sector organizations that care about the development of business relations in the B2B model. In the Good Morning BSS World podcast, apart from solo episodes, I share interviews with experts and specialists from global BPO/GBS industry.If you want to learn more about me, please visit my social media channels:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/wiktordoktorHere is also link to the English podcasts Playlist - https://bit.ly/GoodMorningBSSWorldPodcastYTLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktordoktorYou can also write to me. My email address is - wiktor.doktor (@) proprogressio.pl  ****************************  This Podcast is supported by Patrons:Marzena Sawicka https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzena-sawicka-a9644a23/Przemysław Sławiński https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemys%C5%82aw-s%C5%82awi%C5%84ski-155a4426/Damian Ruciński https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-ruci%C5%84ski/Szymon Kryczka https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymonkryczka/Grzegorz Ludwin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gludwin/Adam Furmańczuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-agilino/  If you like my podcasts you can join Patrons of Good Morning BSS World as well. Here are two links to do so:Patronite - https://patronite.pl/wiktordoktor  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiktordoktor  Or if you liked this episode and would like to buy me virtual coffee, you can use this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiktordoktor - by doing so you support the growth and distribution of this podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-bss-world--4131868/support.

This Week we're joined by freelance reporter and broadcaster James Jackson. James is based in Berlin, and he covers a range of topics including news, business and culture in Germany and Central Eastern Europe for publications like the BBC, Sunday Times, Time Magazine and others.We discuss how a seemingly unimportant decision to study German at school led James to moving to Germany's capital, and how once he'd arrived, he built up an impressive body of work over the last seven years. James tells us what it's like to write stories in both English and German, and how culture impacts the editorial focus in the UK and Germany.We also find time to chat about some of James' more controversial stories, what happens when journalists become the focus of social media backlash, while also finding time to talk about his new podcast.For those of you looking to support Ukraine or the many refugees currently fleeing the conflict, please take a look at these different charities and consider donating if you can.Ukraine Crisis Media Centre - A list of different donation pages to help the Ukrainian military response.Disaster Emergency Committee - Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal Save the ChildrenÄrzte ohne GrenzenTheme tune courtesy of Kloß mit Soß

Stephanie McCredie, Senior Director for Top Accounts & Account-Based Marketing, Asia Pacific at Salesforce, joins Shahin in the episode to chat about AI in ABM. With AI being all the rage at this time, you've probably been using generative AI in your strategies and projects. But are you using AI to its full potential? This episode also covers... How to use AI for account selectionIncluding AI in the customer journeyRefining messaging and offers using AIWhere AI won't play a role About Stephanie... Stephanie is proud to lead a team focused on amplifying customers' trailblazing stories and creating mutual and sustainable customer value through account-based marketing experiences for some of Australia and New Zealand's leading organisations.  With over 20 years of experience in B2B marketing, her leadership roles include pioneering ABM at IBM Australia and helping large corporate clients and startups grow across culturally diverse global markets in Asia Pacific, Latin America, Central Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Stephanie believes that great customer experiences are fundamentally about a human connection that can be enhanced and supported by innovative and predictive technology. Resources mentioned in this episode: Any Ordinary Day - Leigh SalesSalesforce Marketing AI Solutions _________________

Summers are always exciting throughout the 16 Central and Eastern European countries Josiah Venture is located in as local churches prepare for camps and missions teams to arrive. Another cause for all the excitement is our summer internship program. Each summer, we invite college students and young adults who love Jesus and want to share the gospel with others to join us to help impact the next generation. This episode, hosted by Ruthanne Chadd, features nine of the 35 2024 interns. We encourage you to listen to the entire episode to hear all of the different stories and perspectives, but here is the time stamp for each interview.  [2:30 - 10:07] Chloe Brandow, American interning in Slovenia [10:08 - 16:18] Tadej Ogorevc, Slovene interning in Ukraine [16:19 - 22:35] Jake Herrington, American interning in Estonia [22:36 - 28:43] Nia Stoitseva, Bulgarian interning with the Fusion International Team  [28:44 - 35:09] Aidan Carson, American interning in the Czech Republic [35:10 - 39:23] Vika Mamchur, Ukrainian interning in Ukraine [39:24 - 45:40] Martin Toomet, Estonian interning in Estonia [45:41 - 51:24] Mallory Neebes, American interning in Poland and with the Fusion International Team  [51:25 - 56:24] Jackie Fitzgerald, an American doing an Extended Stay Internship in Hungary Ruthanne has been on staff with Josiah Venture since 2014 and currently serves as the Intern Coordinator stateside. Each summer, she recruits, prepares, and sends college-age students from across the US, Canada, and the UK to serve alongside us.   Enjoy hearing Ruthanne's passion for ministry as she guides the conversations with these interns. You will hear why they decided to intern, how they heard about the internship, what the amazing race was like for them, and more! Please also join us in praying for summer ministry. Our online prayer room has specific prayer requests for each of the 35 interns serving with us. Thank you for listening!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josiah Venture Prayer Room⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josiah Venture Prayer Room APP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.josiahventure.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@josiahventure⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact: social@josiahventure.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Internationalization is the order of the day for many retailers and brands. However, for around two and a half years now, the focus has been on profitability rather than just growth.  This is because many companies have already had the painful experience of finding that although they can sell abroad, the whole thing is anything but profitable. This is because every market has its own characteristics: different customer preferences and buying habits, different price levels, different storage and logistics costs, different returns behavior, etc. This makes the leap across the border very complex to implement, even - or especially - via marketplaces. Technical solutions such as marketplace middleware or the services of a full-service marketplace integrator can help. One such provider is ChannelEngine, sponsor partner of Marketplace Universe. ChannelEngine can connect more than 950 marketplaces and social media platforms via its solution and process the business there. In the new episode 65, Valerie talks to Dexter van Hofwegen, Director Sales EMEA at ChannelEngine, about the strategic considerations required for successful internationalization, how to reduce the complexity of the various country characteristics, which cost drivers need to be taken into account, how to calculate worthwhile minimum selling prices and how meaningful KPIs on seller performance, delivery times and returns can provide support. Note from our sponsor partner Allegro: Marketplace Universe also stands for further education for marketplace people. On June 5th the first webinar will take place in cooperation with our sponsor Allegro. The topic: “How to scale your Marketplace Business across CEE using Allegro's platform” - in short, retailers and brands will learn how to sell successfully in Poland and Central Eastern Europe on the Allegro marketplace. If this is exciting for you, make a note of this date in your calendar: When: Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Where: Online Who: Emilia Gregorczyk, Business Development Partner at Allegro and Valerie How: Free of charge by pre-registration. Click here to register! Newsflash: The French luxury brand conglomerate LVMH will extend its partnership with Alibaba and start using Alibaba's technology Alibaba Cloud to help improve supply chain processes and customer insights. The British marketplace OnBuy is starting its internationalization this summer with platforms in 10 new countries, expanding to 30 countries total by the end of 2025. TikTok Shop will start earlier in continental Europe than expected and is now speaking about launching “this summer”. The company has already started to invite merchants to beta-tests in Germany, France, Italy and Spain. The compliance specialist Avalara has canceled its cooperation with Amazon. Previously, Avalara had handled the advance VAT returns for sellers on the Amazon Marketplace as part of its partnership with Amazon. Now, several sources reported that the cooperation will end on November 1st. More news every week in “Marketplace Universe Weekly”, the newsletter from Marketplace Universe. Subscribe now! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 08:44 Focus on Profitable International Expansion 13:14 Newsflash 22:19 Introduction to Channel Engine and Marketplace Integrators 26:50 International Expansion and Cost Considerations 28:39 First Steps for International Expansion 30:29 Calculating Minimum Prices and Determining Strategy 34:39 Different Business Cases and Profitability Drivers 36:31 Volume vs Profitability in International Expansion 42:34 Calculating Minimum Prices for Profitability 45:05 Visibility, Volume, and Profitability 51:43 Hybrid Selling and Collaboration 53:34 Key Considerations for Internationalization and Profitability

In this episode, Brian and Jeffrey discuss his career path, the evolution of his world view, and approaching all things with curiosity. He shares poignant quotes and references that serve to frame his thought processes Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/C0OjL7cq-No Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 4/8/24 Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btabrams/ B Ventures Group: https://www.bventuresgroup.com/ Bio: Having managed over $1 billion in assets, seen nearly 10,000 startups, sat on over 15 boards of directors, and generated top-tier returns, I've learned that a human-centric approach to investment is not only the right way but also the best way. “Who?” and “Why?” are much more important questions than “What?” and “How?”. At its best, venture capital should be a financial means to a human end, not the other way around. Today I'm working to discover and connect with great human beings around the world in emerging regions such as Southeast Asia (e.g. Vietnam) and Central/Eastern Europe (e.g. Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria) as well as “hot spot” ecosystems (e.g. Tel Aviv, Berlin, Tallinn, Reykjavik, and many others). I also have a passion for peacebuilding and conflict resolution, and I'm exploring ways to apply the venture capital model toward a more peaceful world. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:20 - What Motivates You? 6:40 - Early Life 9:49 - Education 13:55 - Early Career 28:07 - Shift in Career 31:32 - B Ventures Group 38:31 - AI 43:55 - Peace and Conflict Resolution with AI 47:58 - Sourcing Deals 52:41 - Future of B Ventures Group 55:24 - When Work Affected Change 57:19 - Mentor 59:04 - Ask Jeff a Question 1:11:25 - Most Grateful for 1:13:06 - Snap Your Fingers 1:15:52 - How to Support

Growth will slow in 2024 then stabilize in 2025 in most emerging markets. We have raised our forecasts for Asia, Central-Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa but lowered them for Latin America.Host: Scott Phillips, Head of Emerging Markets, Moody's RatingsSpeaker: Vittoria Zoli, Analyst - Emerging Markets, Moody's Ratings 

Today's discussion was recorded in October of 2023, where we were joined by our returning guest, Dr. Aleksandr Gevorkyan Dr. Gevorkyan received his bachelor's degree in International Trade and Finance from Louisiana State University, two master's in Economics from The New School and Louisiana State University, and his Ph.D. in economics from New School. He is an expert on Central Eastern Europe and Former Soviet Union economies. He is the author of numerous journal articles, as well as two books: Transition Economies and Financial Deepening and Post-Crisis Development in Emerging Markets. He is a professor and Henry George Chair in Economics at St. John's University, as well as a member here at the Henry George School. Today we will explore Diaspora Bonds and how they can impact development. Many underdeveloped nations don't have the financial capacity to pursue transformative projects like building hospitals or infrastructure. Diaspora Bonds help fund these projects from expatriates who want to help their home country. Dr. Gevorkyan also explores how other nations have successfully used their diaspora to spur growth. To check out more of our content, including our research and policy tools, visit our website: https://www.hgsss.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smart-talk-hgsss/support

This week, Rusty is joined by Josh Flade from Orion to discuss diversifying asset classes. Joshua is the Deputy Chief Investment Officer of Orion OCIO where he chairs the investment committee and oversees the firm's four investment verticals: Public Equities, Fixed Income, ETF/Mutual Fund Models, and Private Investments. Previously, Joshua specialized in Fixed Income with 12+ years of experience and co-managed TownSquare Capital's Fixed Income strategies as well as served as the vice-chair of the firm's Investment Committee. Prior to TownSquare Capital, Joshua was a Senior Analyst/Associate PM within the Fixed Income Team at Ensign Peak Advisors with global coverage of Financial Institutions, REITs, and Healthcare industries. Prior to working at Ensign Peak Advisors, Joshua was an Associate within the Credit Research Group at Goldman Sachs with coverage of Central Counterparties (CCPs), Financial Institutions, and Oil and Gas industries in Central Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.Joshua currently volunteers as the Chair of Programming for the CFA Society Salt Lake and previously served as the President of the CFA Society Salt Lake and President of the Salt Lake Chapter of the BYU Management Society. Joshua is a CFA charterholder and graduated from Brigham Young University with a double major in Finance and Russian. He is also licensed in series 65.Key Takeaways[02:40] - Joshua's professional background and what his current roles at Orion are.[05:10] - Who does Orion Fixed Income  serve and why do they end up going with Orion over the alternatives?[06:44] - More about Joshua's fantastic team at Orion.[07:54] - When it comes to Fixed Income, a lot of people like to use Mutual Funds or ETFs but some people prefer separate accounts – what are the pros and cons of each?[10:54] - Are exits on SMA strategies more challenging than those utilizing ETFs or Mutual Funds?[11:39] - What is Joshua's current assessment of the Fixed Income markets?[13:37] - How do you explain what the yield curve is, why is it important to follow it and how does it impact Joshua's decision making?[17:41] - What are the differences between liquid alts and illiquid alts and who might use each?[19:28] - What alternative investments are particularly attractive to Josh at this moment?[21:07] - How does Joshua define global credit and what are some of his favorite ideas in that space right now?[23:57] - How to size your position in diversifying assets within your portfolio.[25:30] - Joshua's favorite overall investment idea in the current market environment.Quotes[15:54] - “Historically speaking, in this part of the interest rate cycle, what has performed well has been moving up in credit quality and adding some duration.” ~ Josh Flade[24:06] - "It's…not just the destination that matters, it's also [about] the journey and the experience for the investor. By using diversified asset classes, you are helping smooth out the journey instead of being so focused on the destination. So, if you can get a similar expected return, in the end, but have a much smoother experience for your investors, your investors are going to be more likely to stay invested. ” ~ Josh FladeLinks“Thrift Shop” by Macklemore (Explicit)Connect with UsMeet Rusty Vanneman, Orion's Chief Investment OfficerCheck Out All of Orion's PodcastsPower Your Growth with OrionDisclosure(s) ~ OCIO services offered through TownSquare Capital, LLC, an Orion Company, a Registered Investment Advisor. TownSquare Capital, LLC, is an affiliated company of Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC through their parent company, Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc.Compliance Code: 0723-OPS-3/25/2024

Nel contesto in continua evoluzione della sicurezza pubblica, la tecnologia ha svolto un ruolo sempre più centrale nel fornire strumenti essenziali ai poliziotti per affrontare le sfide quotidiane. Strumenti come il Taser e le bodycam hanno rivoluzionato il modo in cui le forze dell'ordine operano, offrendo nuove soluzioni per raccogliere prove, gestire situazioni ad alta tensione e proteggere sia gli agenti che i cittadini. Per capire il ruolo cruciale che queste tecnologie hanno nel facilitare la vita delle forze dell'ordine, l'impatto sulla società nel suo complesso e le eventuali implicazioni per la privacy, abbiamo invitato Loris Angeloni, Director Italy and Central Eastern Europe di Axon.Nella sezione delle notizie parliamo di Nvidia che negli scorsi giorni ha presentato Earth-2, la piattaforma cloud per prevedere il meteo con l'IA e infine degli straordinari risultati di Neuralink N1 sul primo paziente umano.--Indice--00:00 - Introduzione01:30 - Earth-2 di Nvidia per prevedere il meteo con l'IA (DDay.it, Luca Martinelli)02:40 - I risultati di Neuralink sul primo paziente (DDay.it, Matteo Gallo)04:04 - Axon: taser e bodycam per tutelare forze dell'ordine e cittadini (Loris Angeloni, Davide Fasoli, Matteo Gallo)39:24 - Conclusione--Contatti--• www.dentrolatecnologia.it• Instagram (@dentrolatecnologia)• Telegram (@dentrolatecnologia)• YouTube (@dentrolatecnologia)• redazione@dentrolatecnologia.it--Brani--• Ecstasy by Rabbit Theft• Believe Me by CADMIUM, JAMZ, SIMONNE

We speak with Sonja Wehsely. She is a lawyer by training, a very successful former politician (2004 – 2017 City Councilor of the Vienna Regional Government, responsible for Health and Social Affairs, Women's Affairs, Consumer Protection, and Human Resources) and currently Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Central Eastern Europe and Central Asia at Siemens Healthineers. We speak about the current regulatory framework (in particular GDPR, Data Act and AI Act) and their impact on European health (markets).

The focus of the research on populism as a category of political analysis has mostly been on domestic politics and can be traced back to the 1960s. Only in the last two decades this field of inquiry taken a more focused and specialized hue, involving systematic attempts to investigate populist governments' behavior in the international arena. ... While some scholars understand populism as a threat to the institutions of liberal democracy and even of the liberal international order, others consider the populist potential to enhance democracy—understood as popular rule—and promote a fairer global governance. – Introduction to Populist Foreign Policy (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023) This edited volume, Populist Foreign Policy: Regional Perspectives of Populism in the International Scene, explores the global phenomenon of populism in relation to states' foreign policy, addressing two key questions: How do populists mold their foreign policies? What are the domestic and external factors that enable and constrain it? To this end, Professors Giurlando and Wajner's book brings together a diverse group of scholars who have already researched on populist foreign policies (PFP) in specific countries to contribute shared chapters that examine their drivers, patterns, and effects according to distinctive regions: North America, Western Europe, Southern Europe, Central-Eastern Europe, Latin America, South-East Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, and Africa. The empirical analysis sheds new light on how populists' distinctive conception of a world divided antagonistically between “the people” and “the elites” influences behavior towards multilateral organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union, and regional or global hegemonic powers like the United States, Germany, Russia, and China. The book also shows how ideas related to identity, ideology, status and emotions, impinge on populists' conduct vis-à-vis other international actors, and how national and international structures affect the implementation of populist foreign policies in the regional, interregional, and global arenas. The wide geographical diversity and regional representation are also valuable in identifying cultural similarities and differences. Hence, the findings contribute to lively debates on whether there is a unified and coherent foreign policy among populist leaderships, and whether populism leads to a gradual “corrective” of transnational trends in contemporary politics or, conversely, to a more radical, structural shift in the liberal international order. Philip Giurlando is Assistant Professor of International Relations in the International Studies Department at Xian-Jiao Tong Livermore University. His research interests include the formation and consequences of inter-state hierarchies, and populist foreign policies. His first book, Eurozone Politics: Perception and Reality in Italy, the UK, and Germany (2016) lays the foundation for the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The focus of the research on populism as a category of political analysis has mostly been on domestic politics and can be traced back to the 1960s. Only in the last two decades this field of inquiry taken a more focused and specialized hue, involving systematic attempts to investigate populist governments' behavior in the international arena. ... While some scholars understand populism as a threat to the institutions of liberal democracy and even of the liberal international order, others consider the populist potential to enhance democracy—understood as popular rule—and promote a fairer global governance. – Introduction to Populist Foreign Policy (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023) This edited volume, Populist Foreign Policy: Regional Perspectives of Populism in the International Scene, explores the global phenomenon of populism in relation to states' foreign policy, addressing two key questions: How do populists mold their foreign policies? What are the domestic and external factors that enable and constrain it? To this end, Professors Giurlando and Wajner's book brings together a diverse group of scholars who have already researched on populist foreign policies (PFP) in specific countries to contribute shared chapters that examine their drivers, patterns, and effects according to distinctive regions: North America, Western Europe, Southern Europe, Central-Eastern Europe, Latin America, South-East Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, and Africa. The empirical analysis sheds new light on how populists' distinctive conception of a world divided antagonistically between “the people” and “the elites” influences behavior towards multilateral organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union, and regional or global hegemonic powers like the United States, Germany, Russia, and China. The book also shows how ideas related to identity, ideology, status and emotions, impinge on populists' conduct vis-à-vis other international actors, and how national and international structures affect the implementation of populist foreign policies in the regional, interregional, and global arenas. The wide geographical diversity and regional representation are also valuable in identifying cultural similarities and differences. Hence, the findings contribute to lively debates on whether there is a unified and coherent foreign policy among populist leaderships, and whether populism leads to a gradual “corrective” of transnational trends in contemporary politics or, conversely, to a more radical, structural shift in the liberal international order. Philip Giurlando is Assistant Professor of International Relations in the International Studies Department at Xian-Jiao Tong Livermore University. His research interests include the formation and consequences of inter-state hierarchies, and populist foreign policies. His first book, Eurozone Politics: Perception and Reality in Italy, the UK, and Germany (2016) lays the foundation for the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

The focus of the research on populism as a category of political analysis has mostly been on domestic politics and can be traced back to the 1960s. Only in the last two decades this field of inquiry taken a more focused and specialized hue, involving systematic attempts to investigate populist governments' behavior in the international arena. ... While some scholars understand populism as a threat to the institutions of liberal democracy and even of the liberal international order, others consider the populist potential to enhance democracy—understood as popular rule—and promote a fairer global governance. – Introduction to Populist Foreign Policy (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023) This edited volume, Populist Foreign Policy: Regional Perspectives of Populism in the International Scene, explores the global phenomenon of populism in relation to states' foreign policy, addressing two key questions: How do populists mold their foreign policies? What are the domestic and external factors that enable and constrain it? To this end, Professors Giurlando and Wajner's book brings together a diverse group of scholars who have already researched on populist foreign policies (PFP) in specific countries to contribute shared chapters that examine their drivers, patterns, and effects according to distinctive regions: North America, Western Europe, Southern Europe, Central-Eastern Europe, Latin America, South-East Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, and Africa. The empirical analysis sheds new light on how populists' distinctive conception of a world divided antagonistically between “the people” and “the elites” influences behavior towards multilateral organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union, and regional or global hegemonic powers like the United States, Germany, Russia, and China. The book also shows how ideas related to identity, ideology, status and emotions, impinge on populists' conduct vis-à-vis other international actors, and how national and international structures affect the implementation of populist foreign policies in the regional, interregional, and global arenas. The wide geographical diversity and regional representation are also valuable in identifying cultural similarities and differences. Hence, the findings contribute to lively debates on whether there is a unified and coherent foreign policy among populist leaderships, and whether populism leads to a gradual “corrective” of transnational trends in contemporary politics or, conversely, to a more radical, structural shift in the liberal international order. Philip Giurlando is Assistant Professor of International Relations in the International Studies Department at Xian-Jiao Tong Livermore University. His research interests include the formation and consequences of inter-state hierarchies, and populist foreign policies. His first book, Eurozone Politics: Perception and Reality in Italy, the UK, and Germany (2016) lays the foundation for the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

The focus of the research on populism as a category of political analysis has mostly been on domestic politics and can be traced back to the 1960s. Only in the last two decades this field of inquiry taken a more focused and specialized hue, involving systematic attempts to investigate populist governments' behavior in the international arena. ... While some scholars understand populism as a threat to the institutions of liberal democracy and even of the liberal international order, others consider the populist potential to enhance democracy—understood as popular rule—and promote a fairer global governance. – Introduction to Populist Foreign Policy (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023) This edited volume, Populist Foreign Policy: Regional Perspectives of Populism in the International Scene, explores the global phenomenon of populism in relation to states' foreign policy, addressing two key questions: How do populists mold their foreign policies? What are the domestic and external factors that enable and constrain it? To this end, Professors Giurlando and Wajner's book brings together a diverse group of scholars who have already researched on populist foreign policies (PFP) in specific countries to contribute shared chapters that examine their drivers, patterns, and effects according to distinctive regions: North America, Western Europe, Southern Europe, Central-Eastern Europe, Latin America, South-East Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, and Africa. The empirical analysis sheds new light on how populists' distinctive conception of a world divided antagonistically between “the people” and “the elites” influences behavior towards multilateral organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union, and regional or global hegemonic powers like the United States, Germany, Russia, and China. The book also shows how ideas related to identity, ideology, status and emotions, impinge on populists' conduct vis-à-vis other international actors, and how national and international structures affect the implementation of populist foreign policies in the regional, interregional, and global arenas. The wide geographical diversity and regional representation are also valuable in identifying cultural similarities and differences. Hence, the findings contribute to lively debates on whether there is a unified and coherent foreign policy among populist leaderships, and whether populism leads to a gradual “corrective” of transnational trends in contemporary politics or, conversely, to a more radical, structural shift in the liberal international order. Philip Giurlando is Assistant Professor of International Relations in the International Studies Department at Xian-Jiao Tong Livermore University. His research interests include the formation and consequences of inter-state hierarchies, and populist foreign policies. His first book, Eurozone Politics: Perception and Reality in Italy, the UK, and Germany (2016) lays the foundation for the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's conversation explores the enormous opportunities the Central Eastern European outbound market offers to African destinations. Managing Director of Travel Advance, Paddington Tucker currently at Onshow's CEE roadshow in Budapest takes a deep dive into this growing market. Paddington Tucker is the owner and founder of the Travel Advance Group, a destination marketing agency with reach across Central Eastern Europe and staff based in Poland, Czechia, Hungary and Romania. Since 2014 Travel Advance has consulted to numerous tourism boards looking to understand this dynamic region and grow tourism arrivals. Paddington started his career promoting African safari products across the world and since 2010 partnered with Onshow Solutions on the Africa Showcase project in German-speaking markets and CEE.     

WE'RE BACK! Joe and Matt are joined by Dr. Judas Everett, a specialist in transitions from communism who lived in Moscow, Ukraine, and Poland. Did Ukraine's counteroffensive fail?Why is doom so popular now?How is the war in the Middle East affecting Ukraine?What do people misunderstand about Russia?What are the differences with Ukraine's and Russia's transitions from communism?What are the causes of the border protests in Central Eastern Europe? Why is Seymour Hersh still a thing? (Recorded on 6th of December, 2023) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vladyslav Starodubtsev is a Ukrainian social activist and historian of Central- Eastern Europe and he joins John to consider the current reality on the ground on Day 685 of The War in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Media-eval's Netflix Christmas Correspondent Meghan Griffin return to the Netflix Extended Christmas Universe to talk about medievalism in A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby. Yes, the film features a medieval treaty - and a medieval curse! - but more importantly, it raises all sorts of questions about the medieval past of these fake kingdoms whose entire personality is Christmas and that have apparently taken over most of Central-Eastern Europe. Social Media:
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This week: the New York auctions. Tim Schneider, The Art Newspaper's acting art market editor, joins us to discuss two weeks of major sales in New York and whether they have calmed a jittery art market. Multiple Realities: Experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc, 1960s–1980s, an exhibition exploring radical art made in six countries under communist rule in Central Eastern Europe, has just opened at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, US, before travelling to Phoenix, Arizona and Vancouver. We talk to the curator in Minneapolis, Pavel Pyś. And this episode's Work of the Week is Terry Adkins's Last Trumpet (1995). This sculptural installation is included in the latest edition of Artist's Choice, a regular series of shows exploring the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, selected by notable figures outside the museum. This latest iteration, Spirit Movers, has been chosen by the fashion designer Grace Wales Bonner. We talk to Michelle Kuo, a curator of painting and sculpture at the museum, who has worked with Wales Bonner on the show.Multiple Realities: Experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc, 1960s–1980s is at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, until 10 March 2024, it then travels to the Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona, US, 17 April-29 September 2024 and then the Vancouver Art Gallery, Canada, 2 November 2024-23 March 2025.Artist's Choice: Grace Wales Bonner—Spirit Movers, Museum of Modern Art, New York, 18 November-7 April 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Often when we talk about competition between two nations, the US and China is the perfect example for today, we get arguments that are boiled down to broad ideas; like East vs the West and capitalism vs communism. But when we do this, we often lose a lot of nuance and miss some important details. Not too long ago, the US and the West were competing with the USSR and pooled their resources towards containing the spread of communism. Fast forward to now and some of the satellite states and former Soviet Union nations have turned into development success stories. Nations like Poland have increased their GDP by 179% since the fall of the USSR in 1990; Estonia's GDP per capita in 1995 was $3,134, and in 2021 it's just below $28,000. Dr. Gevorkyan received his bachelor's degree in International Trade and Finance from Louisiana State University, two master's in Economics from The New School and Louisiana State University, and his Ph.D. in economics from the New School. He is an expert on Central Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union economies. He is the author of numerous journals and articles, as well as the author of two books: "Transition Economies" and "Financial Deepening and Post-Crisis Development in Emerging Markets." He is a professor and Henry George Chair in Economics at St. John's University, as well as a member here at the Henry George School. Together, we discussed some recent economic and political trends within the region, changes to the overall base and superstructure of the economy, and why a poly-crisis may not be as bad as it seems. To check out more of our content, including our research and policy tools, visit our website: ⁠https://www.hgsss.org/⁠ Podcasts and Publications Mentioned: How Martin Wolf Understands This Global Economic Moment on The Ezra Klein Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-martin-wolf-understands-this-global-economic-moment/id1548604447?i=1000623031651 Gevorkyan, A.V. (ed.). 2023. Foreign Exchange Constraint and Developing Economies. Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar Publishing. https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/foreign-exchange-constraint-and-developing-economies-9781800880498.html Gevorkyan, A.V. 2018. Transition Economies: Transformation, Development, and Society in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union. Oxford: Routledge. https://goo.gl/otvbQe Minsky, H. Stabilizing an Unstable Economy  https://www.amazon.com/Stabilizing-Unstable-Economy-Hyman-Minsky/dp/0071592997 Kondratieff, N. (1935), ‘The Long Waves in Economic Life,' Review of Economics and Statistics, 18 (6), 105–115. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smart-talk-hgsss/support

Co dalej z TVP info - czy skończy się propaganda? Igor Janke, Jan Ordyński i Jarosław Kuisz rozmawiają o tym co stanie się z mediami publicznymi po wyborach 2023. Jaki los czeka media publiczne po przegranej PiSu? Zależnie od ugrupowania do którego należą, politycy zarzucają kłamstwa zarówno TVP jak i TVN? Jaka jest prawda? O tym rozmawiają Igor Janke - twórca podkastu „Układ Otwarty” i znany publicysta, Jan Ordyński. Zapraszamy do oglądania, Kultura Liberalna. This podcast was published as part of PERSPECTIVES – the new label for independent, constructive and multi-perspective journalism. PERSPECTIVES is co-financed by the EU and implemented by a transnational editorial network from Central-Eastern Europe under the leadership of Goethe-Institut. Find out more about PERSPECTIVES: goethe.de/perspectives_eu. Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible.

This podcast episode examines the effect of interest-rate and oil-price volatility on EM, inflation in Asia and Central-Eastern Europe, monetary policy in LatAm and Egypt's weakening credit quality.Speakers: Vittoria Zoli, Analyst - Emerging Markets, Moody's Investors Service and Elisa Parisi-Capone, Vice President - Senior Analyst - Sovereigns, Moody's Investors ServiceHost: Scott Phillips, Associate Managing Director - Emerging Markets, Moody's Investors Service

Płk Piotr Lewandowski przedstawia raport z frontu i omawia największe problemy Ukrainy. W najnowszym odcinku nasz gość - pułkownik rezerwy opowiada o tym jak przebiega kontrofensywa wojsk ukraińskich, tym jak na obecną chwilę wygląda dostawa broni z Zachodu do Ukrainy i jak może zakończyć się obecna faza konfliktu. Ukraina - czy ziści się najgorszy scenariusz dla tego kraju? Na rozmowę zaprasza Jakub Bodziony, Kultura Liberalna. This podcast episode was published as part of PERSPECTIVES – the new label for independent, constructive and multi-perspective journalism. PERSPECTIVES is co-financed by the EU and implemented by a transnational editorial network from Central-Eastern Europe under the leadership of Goethe-Institut. Find out more about PERSPECTIVES: goethe.de/perspectives_eu. Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible.

On today's show, Dr. Leo Ensel and Dirk Pohlmann will investigate together this underreported conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. , which has now led to the disappearance of a whole non-recognized state, Nagorno Karabach. The genocide of the Armenians has a long history and became the model for Adolf Hitler, when he contemplated what later became the Holocaust. His argument was: "Who cared about the Armenians?" It's the same situation today: "Who cares about the Armenians"? GUEST OVERVIEW: Dr. Leo Ensel ("Look at the other side!") is a specialist on the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Dr. Leo Ensel is a German conflict researcher and intercultural trainer with a focus on "Post-Soviet space and Central/Eastern Europe". Publications include "Fear and Nuclear Rearmament" and he has written on the social psychology of reunification, and studies on images of Germany in the post-Soviet space. In the New West-East Conflict, his main concern is overcoming false narratives, de-escalation and reconstruction of trust.  

W dzisiejszej rozmowie Witold Jurasz i konflikt Ukraina - Polska. W ONZ Zełeński atakuje Polskę za embargo na ukraińskie zboże. Ukraina pozywa Polskę i zapowiada embargo na polskie produkty. Pytanie jednak o to kto ma rację i jak zakończy się polsko-ukraiński kryzys zbożowy 2023? O co chodzi z tą wojną handlową? Czy zboże z Ukrainy rzeczywiście zalewa Polskę i czy w ogóle powinno się w Polsce znaleźć? Na te pytania odpowie Witold Jurasz z portalu Onet, który prowadzi podcast Raport Międzynarodowy. Kolejnym tematem będzie trwająca polska afera wizowa. Nasz gość wyjaśni o co w niej chodzi i ile wiz wydano migrantom. Zaprasza Jakub Bodziony This podcast episode was published as part of PERSPECTIVES – the new label for independent, constructive and multi-perspective journalism. PERSPECTIVES is co-financed by the EU and implemented by a transnational editorial network from Central-Eastern Europe under the leadership of Goethe-Institut. Find out more about PERSPECTIVES: goethe.de/perspectives_eu. Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible.

Jaką politykę wobec Ukrainy powinna prowadzić Polska? Czy Ukraina jest wobec nas niewdzięczna? Na jakie zakończenie wojny powinna liczyć Polska i jakimi środkami można skłonić Rosję do takiego zakończenia? Czy możliwy jest sojusz Polski i Ukrainy w czasach pokoju? Na te pytania odpowiada Krzysztof Wojczal, prawnik, analityk i publicysta zajmujący się geopolityką, autor książki “To jest nasza wojna”. Zaprasza Jakub Bodziony! Książkę znajdziecie tutaj: https://www.krzysztofwojczal.pl/produ... This podcast episode was published as part of PERSPECTIVES – the new label for independent, constructive and multi-perspective journalism. PERSPECTIVES is co-financed by the EU and implemented by a transnational editorial network from Central-Eastern Europe under the leadership of Goethe-Institut. Find out more about PERSPECTIVES: goethe.de/perspectives_eu. Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible.

In this “Transatlantic Takeaway” episode, hosts Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Rachel Tausendfreund delve into scenarios to end Russian President Vladmir Putin's war on Ukraine and how the conflict is changing the global order. Their guests are: - Michal Baranowski, senior fellow and director of the GMF office in Warsaw. - Gesine Dornblueth, co-author of “Ruhmlose Helden,” a book on a plane crash that changed German-Russian relations. She is a former Moscow correspondent for Deutschlandradio. - Liana Fix, program director for international affairs at the Körber Foundation in Berlin. - Joerg Forbrig, senior fellow and director for Central Eastern Europe at the GMF office in Berlin. This show was produced by Dina Elsayed.

Aaron serves as the Assistant Acts 29 Area Director for Central & Eastern Europe. Before moving to Slovakia in 2019 to help resource and coach church planters, he served as an Executive Pastor and Elder at Soma Spokane in the USA. He is married to Megan and together they have three young boys.

Next up on our 12-country tour this season is Poland, a country with a population of 37 million situated in Central Eastern Europe. Hosting us is Ben Esmael, a Libyan-born entrepreneur who has proudly called Poland home for the past seven years.   After working as an accountant and project manager for companies like IBM and Heineken, Ben started his own business with a mission to provide much needed financial and operations support to small businesses eager to scale.   In this episode, Ben taps into both his corporate and business ownership experiences to give an honest account of what it takes to start, grow, and scale a business in Poland. He also describes how to leverage their booming shared services and business process outsourcing industries to support and expand your company's back-office operations.   If you've ever thought about tapping into the European market and building a remote, multilingual team, then you don't want to miss what Ben has to say!      

Today we are happy to welcome Borys Musielak, Founding Partner at SMOK Ventures. They help fund top early stage entrepreneurs (checks from €50k to €1M) based in Central & Eastern Europe, focusing on software and gaming startups. We were fortunate to record live with Borys during this years edition of How To Web.In this episode you'll learn:– Why Borys is in love with Bucharest and the How To Web (hint: it's not only coffee!) – The hilarious story behind the name SMOK and how it ties into a small kiss, a hairy ball AND a dragon – What the Silicon Valley roots of SMOK impacts how Borys and his team acts, works and invests– How Borys thinks about growing from a 10M€ Fund I to a 50M€ Fund II and its impact on SMOK- Borys' views and insights on the state-backed VC programs that have been run in Poland and the CEE region. - How Borys thinks about the Russian/Ukranian crisis and how the VC market is reacting to it.

According to Gartner's 2022 CEO study, the workforce has become the third most important priority for CEOs in 2022 and 2023,1 making this a top issue for the highest-level executives of the enterprise. A number of these workforce issues are the great resignation, hybrid work and burnout. All of these are at the forefront of the VP of HR agenda. Gartner has extensive research addressing these topics (see recommended reading below). However, the shift from the human capital function to CEO and boardroom conversations often has additional dimensions. Beyond attracting, acquiring, retaining and training talent, the collective delivery execution of remote, globally distributed personnel, workflows, processes, and enabling tools and technologies add to the complexity. This translates to productivity and utilization of personnel in pursuit of team-based synergistic collaboration. The collective impact on time (cycle time, elapsed time, reaction time), quality and risk is the boardroom conversation of “labor volatility.” The biggest market implication is business disruption; specifically, the inability to:Launch a new product or serviceDeliver an existing product or serviceAvoid significant delays that have a “material” financial impact The term “material” is an accounting term that means significant financial consequence that must be explained on financial disclosures. This podcast features a case study of global talent resilience to showcase the art of the possible for addressing labor volatility. The case study is about EPAM, which started in the U.S. in 1993 as a software engineering services company. The focus was to deliver application development and engineering services from Eastern Europe. Now, EPAM is a service provider that is a consulting firm, system integrator or managed services firm.PAM had been consistently growing at a strong pace from its foray into the public market (2012 IPO). At the time, financial and industry analysts had identified one of its areas of vulnerability as its unusually high concentration (85%) of personnel in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. Thus, EPAM's leadership developed and began executing a multiyear plan to derisk by shifting talent across 50 countries around the world. The plan was moving forward with investments in highly distributed collaboration tools, client engagement and people platforms, and new agile development approaches targeted to multicultural and time-zone-agnostic work techniques. Starting in 2014, a series of disruptive events occurred. There were significant geopolitical issues in Belarus, Crimea and other areas of importance to EPAM operations. This forced EPAM to accelerate its plan. Then, we were all impacted by the pandemic. Similar to many other companies, EPAM was navigating the complexities of the pandemic-mandated, almost instantaneous shift to fully remote operations.hen EPAM entered the public markets in 2012, it had 8,000 employees, with 82% concentrated in Central Eastern Europe (CEE). By 2015, it lowered its concentration in CEE to 71%, having grown to 18,000 employees. There was continued progress over the years. In the second quarter of 2022, EPAM had 60,000 employees, with a concentration of 31% in Central Eastern Europe. In this podcast, EPAM's CEO Arkadiy Dobkin recounts how his team made the incredible shift of people and resources out of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine to more than 12 other countries. From August 2020 through May 2022, EPAM shifted close to 10,000 employees from Belarus, Russia and Ukraine to countries such as Poland, Georgia, Turkey, Lithuania and many others. In summary, EPAM went from 85% of its people in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine in 2012, to 69% in 2015, to 31% in 2022. By any standard, this kind of people pivot is amazing and is a demonstrated example of global talent resiliency.About the GuestOur host Frances Karamouzis is joined by Arkadiy Dobkin. Dobkin is the CEO, president and chairman of the board at EPAM Systems, a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company. Under his leadership, EPAM has grown from a New-Jersey-based startup with Eastern European roots to the foremost global digital transformation services provider — leading the industry in digital and physical product development and digital platform engineering services. Today, EPAM is a global enterprise and part of the S&P 500 Index.

In this story session we cover: • What it takes to thrive and survive in a high growth, high demanding, high excellence organization like Lacework • The importance of doing your homework and leveraging people in your network to gain true understanding of a company • Choosing the right company to work for and how to spot signs of validation • How to develop an adaptable mindset and why this is a prerequisite for survival in tech Today we are joined by Bernd Maehrlein, Vice President Central & Eastern Europe at Lacework, for a Hunters and Unicorns exclusive. Whether you're at the top of your game or just starting out, listen New to the 202020 Mastery Mission – Check out this blog for more information

Hear how the global convenience retailer quickly moved to support its teams and operations in Eastern and Central Europe related to the war in Ukraine. Related Link: Circle K Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Mark Wohltmann About our Guest: Niall Anderton, Senior Vice President Operations, Central Eastern Europe and Ireland (SVP CEE & Ireland), Circle K Niall's overall responsibility is for the Circle K business in Ireland and Central and Eastern Europe, which includes Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Russia.

Events are more than just an avenue to get your products and services out there. It is also a massive rapport-building tool when done the right way. Today's guest can attest to that. Doug C. Brown interviews Basia Piasek, the co-founder of Wolves Gate, which organizes Wolves Summit, one of the biggest tech events for startups, investors, and corporate representatives in Central-Eastern Europe. Basia talks about how she has built her business through live and virtual live events and shares how to use these events effectively—be it for B2B, B2C, or B2E. Don't miss out on this conversation and gain insights on how to take advantage of this great tool for your business!

Welcome to Hunters and Unicorns, 20/20/20 Mastery Mission.  20 topics, 20 guests for 20 minutes.  We're here to unlock tribal wisdom from tech sales legends to help you get one step closer to mastery.  Today we are joined by Bernd Mahrlein, Vice President Central & Eastern Europe at Lacework, the data-driven security platform for the cloud.  In episode 6, Bernd shares his wisdom with us on what it really takes to be the ‘first man on the ground' in a new territory and offers his strategic advice to individuals who are about to take this career defining step for the first time.  “Things change constantly. You need to realize the things you can change and the things that you cannot. If you cannot change it, simply put a check mark behind it, leave it to the side and make sure it doesn't emotionally get a hold of you in any way and focus on the things you can influence.”  As an experienced SaaS leader, Bernd knows how to build a unicorn from the ground up and carry the burden of success or failure on his shoulders. With in-depth insight into the reality of a ‘first man on the ground' role, Bernd discusses how to lead with transparency and shares his tactics for validating new opportunities, managing extreme pressure, and adapting to unforeseen challenges and constantly evolving success measures.   Listen to our story session to discover more on how to apply Bernd's strategies to real life business scenarios, and learn preparation tactics, research tips, and practices to best prepare for a ‘first man on the ground' role.       

In this “Transatlantic Takeaway” episode, hosts Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Rachel Tausendfreund delve into scenarios to end Russian President Vladmir Putin's war on Ukraine and how the conflict is changing the global order. Their guests are:Michal Baranowski, senior fellow and director of the GMF office in Warsaw.Gesine Dornblueth, co-author of “Ruhmlose Helden,” a book on a plane crash that changed German-Russian relations. She is a former Moscow correspondent for Deutschlandradio.Liana Fix, program director for international affairs at the Körber Foundation in Berlin.Joerg Forbrig, senior fellow and director for Central Eastern Europe at the GMF office in Berlin.This show was produced by Dina Elsayed.

First, Ukraine. We hear a reaction from the COO of Go-To-U, a leading Ukranian EV charging platform, on the Russian invasion. Then, a detailed, expert discussion among EV charging network operators in Romania, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Slovenia about the electric vehicle and EV charging situations in their markets. Why does it take so long to establish a grid connection? How does the local public administration approach emobility? What steps are needed to rapidly scale up charging infrastructure and emobility in CEE? If you're interested in emobility or the energy transition in this region, you won't want to miss this episode. You can see the full panel here: https://ceegti.com/2022/02/02/the-importance-of-binding-targets-in-afir-ensuring-a-single-speed-europe-on-e-mobility/

In connection with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the story of the 13th century invasion of the Slavic lands by Batu Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, and his Golden Horde. The Mongols destroyed (the then minor town) Moscow as well as the metropolis of Kyiv, subjecting the principalities of Kievan Rus as vassals. The Mongols went on invade Central-Eastern Europe, finally laying siege to Vienna. They would rule the land of the Rus for over two centuries.And among their vassals was one most interesting personality who would become canonized as a saint, whose story even now tells us a great deal about Russia: Alexander Nevsky...

Tomasz Pawlikowski, past-Chair of Publicis Communications, and ex-CEO of Publicis Groupe, based in Central & Eastern Europe, is about to embark on the second chapter, the Chapter 2, of his career. But first, he took the time to compare and contrast the two different centuries (20th and 21st) of advertising he had worked, to assess what had happened and how it is happening again on a global and local basis. https://www.trinityp3.com/2022/02/comparing-contrasting-two-centuries-of-advertising/

This lecture event is part of the 14th Annual Kościuszko Chair Conference presented by the Kościuszko Chair of Polish Studies and the Center for Intermarium Studies. About the lecture: It was initially believed that active measures would disintegrate and disappear with the collapse of the Soviet Union. However, it has become evident that active measures have not disappeared, but rather have only largely transferred to the digital domain. The term active measures was coined in the 1920's; however, Russia has practiced these political warfare tactics for centuries. Through all this time the message has stayed the same, Russia hopes to sow divisions between societies and allies, but ultimately wants citizens to lose hope in liberal democracies. The end goal is to make the world a safer place for Putin's authoritarian regime. Through analyzing active measures that have taken place in both the near abroad nations and the United States from the Cold War years until today, it becomes evident that active measures have not disappeared, but rather have only evolved in their technique and form. About the speaker: Ms. Agnes Tycner recently graduated from The Institute of World Politics with a master's degree in Statecraft and International Affairs with a specialization in Russia and Central/Eastern Europe. She will be working for the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation starting January as a Research Fellow in Polish Studies. Agnes also plans to continue her education by attending law school.