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The international community reacts to Russia’s latest assault on Kyiv as Putin rejects the idea of European troops in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #381: Vicky Bowman, the former UK Ambassador to Myanmar and past director of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB), explains what sanctions are meant to do - prevent harm and promote reform, rather than punish - and how Myanmar's “opaque information ecosystem” makes this challenging.She recalls that in the early 2000s, compiling sanctions lists was difficult, with EU diplomats sometimes relying on public donation plaques or even the Yellow Pages to identify names of people and companies. While noting that identification and evidence have improved since then, and that stronger coordination now exists among allies in shaping their sanctions policies, she emphasizes the continued importance of due process for those targetted, including to petition for their removal. Concerning the recent delistings that stirred public outrage, she notes that the original reasoning that put three of the delisted subjects on the U.S. list had not been considered equally compelling by the U.K. or E.U.Sanctions, she says, take different forms: there are targetted measures such as arms embargoes and “dual-use” controls on goods with civilian and military uses, as well as measures against individuals like asset freezes and visa bans. There are also more general sanctions and measures impacting the wider economy, such as removal of tariff preferences and suspension of development aid.Bowman also details the possible “spillover” harms of sanctions. At the macro level, sanctions can lead companies to exit, and impact jobs and the wider economy. At the micro level, they can impact jobs in, and services provided by, sanctioned firms. Sanctions on named individuals can also cause collateral damage to completely unrelated individuals due to confusion about Myanmar's naming culture.Concerning the practice of sanctioning family members of regime figures, especially adult children, and the desire for punishment, rather than prevention, Bowman reflects that it could be considered to resemble the collective punishment practices used by the Nazis, known as Sippenhaft. She questions whether Western democracies should “sink to the same level” or take the “when they go low, we go high” approach of Michelle Obama.Bowman also reflects on the future for responsible business in Myanmar. She notes that the desire for ‘bottom-up federalism' should avoid fragmenting the laws and institutions needed to drive responsible business practices including well-enforced human rights based laws, transparent procurement processes, functioning courts, and effective anti-corruption bodies.

With the news that Ukrainian President Voldomyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington on Monday in the aftermath of Donald Trump's meeting with Vladamir Putin, questions remain over exactly what progress has been made to end the war and what concessions Putin wants from Zelenskyy Anton is joined by Washington Correspondent at The Guardian David Smith, by MEP Sean Kelly, former UK Ambassador to Belarus and North Korea John Everard and Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun

Today, all eyes are on Alaska where American President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet.Face-to-face for the first time in six years and joined only by their translators, President Trump says he'll know within minutes if there is a deal to be done to end the war in Ukraine. Adam is joined by Lord Kim Darroch, the former UK Ambassador to the United States and former National Security Advisor, and Catherine Belton, Russia reporter for the Washington Post and author of Putin's People. They discuss who's in each president's delegation, how the summit is being discussed in Russia and what the most likely outcomes could be. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a whatsapp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Shiler Mahmoudi and Gabriel May. The social producer was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Leigh Turner, former UK Ambassador to Ukraine and author of "Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties"

11 Jul 2025. We’re joined by UK Ambassador to the UAE Edward Hobart to talk industrial strategy and growing UK-UAE trade ties. Plus we speak to strawberry farmer Sky Kurtz about his foray into the frosty treat market. And does Bitcoin’s record rally have further to run, or a bubble waiting to burst? Market analyst Monte Saffediene of Capital.com joins us live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Edmund Fitton-Brown, former UK Ambassador to Yemen, about the evolving Houthi threat and its implications for Israel, the Gulf states, and the broader regional balance of power. They explore the role of the Houthis in Iran's attempts to project power in the region and in ongoing talks about the Iranian nuclear programme. Edmund Fitton-Brown is a veteran British diplomat who served as the UK's Ambassador to Yemen from 2015 to 2017 and later coordinated UN expert panels on ISIL, Al-Qaeda, and the Taliban. He holds advisory or fellowship positions with the Counter Extremism Project, the Middle East Institute, The Soufan Center and New America.

Tom Fletcher heads the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and has been at the forefront of recent efforts to deliver aid into Gaza. Last week, he was criticised for making inaccurate claims about the impact of the Israeli blockade. No stranger to tough jobs, he was previously a foreign policy advisor to three British Prime Ministers and the UK Ambassador to Lebanon as the country dealt with the civil war in neighbouring Syria. He once fought the mayor of Nairobi in a boxing match and had a mortar round land in his swimming pool at the British embassy in Beirut. One of four siblings, he was born in Folkestone, where he attended the Harvey Grammar School before studying at Oxford University. Prior to his UN role he was Principal of Hertford College and has written books on diplomacy as well as novels.Presenter: Mark Coles Producers: Tom Gillett, Lucy Pawle and Jo Casserly Editor: Nick Holland Sound: Gareth Jones Production Coordinator: Sabine Schereck

Kim Darroch (Lord Darroch of Kew), UK Ambassador to the U.S. 2016-2019, talks to Paul Adamson about the differences between the first and second Donald Trump presidencies.

Two weeks ago, Myanmar was struck by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that devastated much of the central heartland of the country. Already ravaged by civil war, the destruction and humanitarian crisis caused by the earthquake have brought the country to the brink. The Lowy Institute’s Hervé Lemahieu talks with Vicky Bowman CMG, the Director of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business — and previously UK Ambassador to Myanmar and a political prisoner under its junta — to discuss the earthquake’s humanitarian and economic impact, prospects for a political settlement to the civil war, and how the International community can best engage the country from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features my conversation with Migdalia Van Der Hoven. Born and raised in Mexico, Migdalia studied at the Berklee College of Music and is now based in the UK. She's an internationally acclaimed drummer renowned for her versatility. Currently active in UK musical theatre, her credits include the shows SIX the Musical, Little Shop Of Horrors, Cake the Musical and working with The Royal Shakespeare Company. As the leader of the Migdalia Van Der Hoven Quartet, she has released 2 projects including the EP Girl Facing South and their debut album Point Of Departure, which was recorded at the famed Abbey Road Studios. Migdalia is also the UK Ambassador for the organization “Women In Jazz Media” In our conversation, we talk about her experiences growing up in Mexico and how that shaped her musical identity. We discuss overcoming the obstacles she has faced throughout her career, and why it's essential to adapt your professional aspirations in order to live a fulfilling life as a creative artist, while managing a healthy work/life balance. Follow Migdalia: https://www.migdaliavanderhoven.com https://www.instagram.com/migdaliavanderhoven/ https://www.facebook.com/migdaliavanderhoven1 https://www.youtube.com/miggytamez

Kim Darroch, former UK diplomat and Security Advisor, on the latest in supporting Ukrainian.

Initiates! Another round of TWATS has dropped early, just for you! Enjoy!  28th JanWas Werner Von Braun a psychic or did Elons dad have a strange fascination with a book by a a Nazi?$50 million worth of condoms sent to Gaza?Jim Acosta quits live on airLord Peter Mandelson becomes UK Ambassador to WashingtonCNN contributor defends but then refuses to replicate Elons gesture on TV29th JanEx colleagues of Elon Musk speak outTrump solves the drone mysteryJFKs daughter reveals secret details about RFK jrGerman chancellor criticises Elon Musk's support of the far rightTwo Police arrested for sexual abuse in RotherhamRFK jr and anti-vax onesies for babiesConspiracy theorist ignores doctors adviceElons Mum asks people to stop calling her son a NaziTrump voters being deportedImmigrants to be sent to Guantanamo bayDOGE lies about how much money its saving30th JanCalvin Robinson does a Nazi saluteCalvin Robinson defrockedGeorge Galloway makes excuses for Andrew TateBBC reports on Russell Brand failuresHelicopter crash in Washington DC, Trump blames DEIThe FAA director was ousted by ElonKash Patel lies about knowing Stew Peters and the J6 choir MAGA smear an innocent woman for the helicopter crash After nearly 3 years of making the podcast, we stumbled upon a format that fulfills much of what we wanted to do with the podcast. Within days of recording the "This Is Fine" episode, it became clear to both of us that this had everything SDCIC was about. This episode gave us the opportunity to debunk conspiracy theories and counter disinformation on a play by play basis. It gave us a chance to share our unique perspectives and personal experiences at times. And of course, the privilege to roast the nuttiest of these cultists.So we're going to continue making this series as the bulk of the show for now.. but don't worry!We will still make deep dives! (We have already recorded a 10 part series on Ancient Aliens - and written the next series)We will still have interviews!We will still do Movie Night with Greg!We still love mixing up the format here! So in order for us all to distinguish between the different formats, this new series will be titled "The World According To Some"... shorthand: TWATS.Thanks for your support! If you have any questions, never hesitate to comment or contact us!Enjoy!Note: These episodes will continue to not be numbered. They are diary entries arranged by the dates covered in the episode.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/some-dare-call-it-conspiracy--5932731/support.

Nigel Sheinwald, former UK Ambasasador to the US and former UK Ambassador to EU on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Washington yesterday.

Today, we ask what a peace deal for Ukraine might look like, as European leaders gather in Paris for an emergency summit.Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK was "ready and willing to put troops on the ground", while President Trump is expected to be meeting President Putin in Saudi Arabia “very soon”. Adam is joined by our Europe editor, Katya Adler and Lord Kim Darroch, former UK Ambassador to Washington. We also speak to Joe Pike, political investigations correspondent and James Landale, diplomatic correspondent.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/NbuxWnmY Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn and Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Welcome to this edition of the award-winning Everything Compliance. In this episode, Matt Kelly, Jonathan Armstrong, Jonathan Marks, Karen Woody, and Karen Moore join the full gang to examine various issues for compliance professionals under the incoming administration. Jonathan Armstrong looks at the car crash coming for DeepSeek in the EU. He shouts out to Peter Mandelson, the new UK Ambassador to the United States. Karen Moore looks at the reframing of DEI. She shouts out about the film on September 5. Matt Kelly considers the Bondi Memo on changes in DOJ enforcement focus and mentions Alexei Navalny's memoir. Karen Woody examines the new SEC Crypto Taskforce and mentions the award-winning play Hadestown. Jonathan Marks provides a tutorial on the role of internal audit on export controls. He also shouts out to his hometown team, the Philadelphia Eagles (now the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles). Tom Fox shouts out to (conspiracy) Bill Simmons for opining that the Dallas Maverick's trade of Luka Doncic was a ploy to force the state of Texas to allow gambling in this state. The members of Everything Compliance are: Karen Woody – is one of the top academic experts at the SEC. Woody can be reached at kwoody@wlu.edu Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com Jonathan Armstrong – is an experienced compliance & technology lawyer based at Punter Southall Law in London (https://puntersouthall.law/). He adds an international focus and can be reached at Jonathan.Armstrong@puntersouthall.law. Jonathan Marks – can be reached at jtmarks@gmail.com Karen Moore – is a principal at Sounding Board Compliance and can be reached at karen.moore@soundingboardcompliance.com The host and producer, rantor (and sometime panelist) of Everything Compliance is Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Everything Compliance is a part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network. For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to this edition of Everything Compliance, Shout Outs, and Rants. In this episode, we have Matt Kelly, Jonathan Marks, Jonathan Armstrong, Karen Woody, Tom Fox, and Karen Moore. Jonathan Armstrong shouts out to Peter Mandelson, the new UK Ambassador to the United States. Karen Moore shouts out about the film on September 5. Matt Kelly shouts out to the memoir of Alexei Navalny. Karen Woody shouts out to the award-winning play Hadestown. Jonathan Marks shouts out to his hometown team, the Philadelphia Eagles (now Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles). Tom Fox shouts out to (Conspiracy) Bill Simmons for opining that the Dallas Maverick's trade of Luka Doncic was a ploy to force the state of Texas to allow gambling in this state. The members of the Everything Compliance are: Karen Woody – is one of the top academic experts at the SEC. Woody can be reached at kwoody@wlu.edu Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com Jonathan Armstrong – is an experienced compliance & technology lawyer based at Punter Southall Law in London (https://puntersouthall.law/). He adds an international focus and can be reached at Jonathan.Armstrong@puntersouthall.law. Jonathan Marks – can be reached at jtmarks@gmail.com Karen Moore – is a principal at Sounding Board Compliance and can be reached at karen.moore@soundingboardcompliance.com Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, is the host, producer, and sometimes panelist of Everything Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. The award-winning Everything Compliance is part of the Compliance Podcast Network. For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge, click here.

Peter Mandelson, the new British ambassador to the United States, has finally taken up the daunting challenge of being the U.K.'s Trump whisperer. And it's clear the man dubbed the prince of darkness will need to use every trick in his book to ensure the U.K. emerges unscathed – or even, perhaps, benefits - from Trump's America First agenda.  This week on Westminster Insider, Patrick Baker speaks to some of Mandelson's predecessors and those who know a thing or two about how to master Washington D.C., for their advice on how to make a success of the most prestigious diplomatic gig of all. Britain's former Ambassador to the U.S. under Obama, Peter Westmacott, is a man who knows how to throw a good party. He explains how to use the opulent British ambassador's residence to bring in the great and the good of American politics and reflects on the personal nature of the relationships he formed.  Author Anthony Seldon evokes the historic power of the special relationship and details the British cultural assets diplomats have at their disposal for wooing the Washington elites.  Catherine Meyer — the wife of the late Christopher Meyer, who served as ambassador under Tony Blair — explains how she was often deployed to take advantage of the seating plan at glitzy downtown dinners in D.C., trying to coax a secret or two out of the notoriously tight-lipped Vice-President Dick Cheney.  Blair's ambassador during the Iraq war, David Manning, recalls the intensity of being a wartime diplomat — and how he relied on close access to the Bush White House to make sure Britain's voice was heard. Kim Darroch, who served during the first Trump term before an abrupt leak-induced exit, explains how best to deal with any unexpected, early morning social media outbursts — and says it is vital to ensure you keep in with the billionaires upon whom Trump relies for economic advice. John Bolton, Trump's former national security adviser, tells Patrick who he thinks has fared best with the US President and why (hint: it has something to do with golf) and says a safer choice might have been a career diplomat.  And Jenny Wright — formerly the embassy press adviser to recently-departed ambassador Karen Pierce — reveals how she and her team used a cup of tea to devastating diplomatic effect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is January 25th, and on this day every year, our cousins in Scotland celebrate the life and legacy of their National Bard, Robert Burns. They do so by indulging in a bit of haggis, neeps, tatties and sometimes a dram or two. Joining Anton to chat about this tradition as well as the current state of Irish-UK relations is Paul Johnston, UK Ambassador to Ireland.

This week, Kelly talks with former British Ambassador Leigh Turner about a wide range of topics, from crisis and safety issues facing embassies around the world to how technology is transforming the role of the diplomat, and how he sees European, Russian, and British foreign policy developing in the next few years. Leigh Turner is a writer based in London. He was the UK ambassador to Austria and UK permanent representative to the United Nations in Vienna from September 2016 to September 2021. Leigh's previous roles were as Her Majesty's consul general in Istanbul and director general for trade and investment for Turkey, Central Asia and the South Caucasus; Her Majesty's ambassador in Kyiv, Ukraine, and director of Overseas Territories in London, responsible for territories including St Helena, the Falklands and Bermuda.  https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Diplomacy-Politics-Power-Parties/dp/1447373928  https://rleighturner.com/  The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Freddie Mallinson and Theo Malhotra. Recorded on December 9, 2024. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown

Sir Kim Darroch is the former UK ambassador to the USA and worked with Trump for two years during the President's first term. So how should the UK deal with Trump 2.0? And as our former National Security Advisor - before his Washington post - how will the UK government be reducing the terrorism threat from Syria, and balancing trade opportunities versus security issues when it comes to China.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestoryHost: William Hague.Guest: Sir Kim Darroch, former UK Ambassador to the USA and former National Security Advisor.Image credit: The Times / Tom Jackson.Further listening: Putin's ‘nuclear blackmail'Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Foreign Office to National Security Adviser to Cabinet Secretary, Mark Sedwill – Lord Sedwill – is the latest guest on Lord Speaker's Corner.‘It comes down in the end to the quality of the individual and then they'll get the best out of the best civil servants.'In this episode, Lord Sedwill shares his perspectives on the relationship between ministers and officials, reforming the Civil Service and what his advice would be for the new Cabinet Secretary.‘There was a period which is now coming towards an end, a decade when the UK became quite introspective'A former diplomat, including Nato representative and UK Ambassador to Afghanistan, Lord Sedwill also shares his perspectives on the UK's changing role internationally, plus its need to actively engage the BRIC countries.‘Diplomacy is not about talking to your friends. Diplomacy is about talking to your adversaries and seeing if you can find a way of dealing with the situation if possible without conflict.'Lord Sedwill also speaks about working in some of most intense regions for the Foreign Office including Egypt and Iraq, where once he was held at gunpoint by a young man as he was trying to gain access to one of Saddam Hussein's palaces as a UN Weapons Inspector. ‘This youngster, he was probably only 16 or 17. He wasn't scared of us, he was scared of getting it wrong and what would happen to him or his family. And I remember having to calm the situation down… I intervened and just used my Arabic and tried to calm the situation down. And that's probably the closest I ever came to being shot directly by someone where there was absolutely no protection.' See more from the series at https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/house-of-lords-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Everard former UK Ambassador to North Korea discusses the implications of the political crisis in South Korea.

After the South Korean president shocked the world by declaring martial law, Dr Jim Hoare, a former diplomat and historian specialising in Korean studies, provides his analysis. Plus, the former UK Ambassador to Russia, Sir Andrew Wood, discusses the possibility of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this extended Frontline conversation, the former UK Ambassador to Ukraine, Leigh Turner, discusses the provision of western-supplied long-range missiles to Ukraine, the risk of retaliation by Russia, and the temporary closure of the US Embassy in Kyiv.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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PREVIEW: Houthis: Conversation with Edmond Fitton-Brown, former UK ambassador to Yemen, re the threat and power of the Houthis of Yemen. More tonight. 1993 Yemen

PREVIEW: HOUTHIS: YEMEN: ROE: Comment by Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown, former UK ambassador to Yemen and former UN representative on ISIS and Al Qaeda, that the Houthis of North Yemen have not been adequately engaged by the USN and RN, and that their rules of engagement are the problem. More tonight. 1800 Yemen

George Parker of the Financial Times analyses the week's political developments at Westminster. Following the Prime Minister's visit to Washington, the former UK Ambassador to the US, Lord Darroch, and Sir Keir Starmer's former director of strategy, Deborah Mattinson, assess the global security situation and what impact the US election will have on Western foreign policy.To discuss the state of the NHS following a damning report from former minister Lord Darzi, George is joined by former Labour Health Secretary, Patricia Hewitt, and former Conservative Chair of the Health Select Committee Steve Brine.Professor Richard Davies of the LSE, presenter of a new radio documentary about the Port Talbot steel works, explains what this week's government announcement about the plant means for the future of steel-making in Britain.And, as the Spending Review gets underway, George brings together two former Treasury ministers, Danny Alexander and David Gauke, to lift the lid on how departments can wring money out of the exchequer.

Is the EU AI Act about on product safety or fundamental rights? Join us in this enlightening episode of The FIT4Privacy Podcast wherein the host Punit Bhatia sits down with Caro Robson, a leading expert in AI regulations. Together, they explore the aspect of the AI Act being a safety-oriented framework than a just a rights protection safeguard. Caro also dives into the vital roles of international standards from bodies like OECD, UNESCO, ISO, and NIST, and discusses conformity assessment, compliance procedures, and the concept of regulatory sandboxes.  Uncover how these developments align with GDPR and what they mean for the future of AI systems, especially in high-risk applications. This conversation is a must for anyone keen on understanding the intricate balance between regulation and innovation in the AI landscape.  Tune in to Episode 119, Season 5, and subscribe to The FIT4Privacy Podcast for more insightful dialogues. If you find our content valuable, please leave a review and share it with others interested in the evolving world of AI regulation.    KEY CONVERSATION POINT  Introduction  How Caro Robson got into the privacy space  Understanding the need for EU AI Act  Why did the EU push for the EU AI Act  Will there be similarities in regulation?  How EU AI Act can help protect already set product standards  Will EU AI Act apply to products which aren't in the market yet?  Can companies categorize systems from high risk to low risk? Final message  ABOUT THE GUEST  Caro is a renowned expert and leader in digital regulation. She is a passionate advocate for ethical AI and data governance, with over 15 years' global experience across regions and sectors, designing and embedding practical solutions to these challenges.  Caro has worked with governments, international organisations and multinational businesses on data and technology regulation, including as strategy executive for a regulator and leader of a growing practice area for a prominent public policy consultancy in Brussels.  Caro was recently appointed UK Ambassador for the Global AI Association and is an expert observer to the UNECE Working Party on Regulatory Cooperation and Standardization Policies (WP.6), Group of Experts on Risk in Regulatory Systems.   Caro holds an Executive MBA with distinction from Oxford, an LLM with distinction in Computer & Communications Law from Queen Mary, University of London, and is a Fellow of Information Privacy with the International Association of Privacy Professionals. She has contributed to legal textbooks, publications, and research on privacy and data governance, including for the EU, ITU and IEEE.     ABOUT THE HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.  Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR” which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.  As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one's value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life' which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.     RESOURCES  Websites www.fit4privacy.com, www.punitbhatia.com Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy 

What happens when the fate of an entire nation hinges on a series of critical, split-second decisions? Sir Laurie Bristow, the last UK ambassador to Afghanistan, pulls back the curtain on the frantic final months preceding the fall of Kabul in August 2021. From the ramifications of the 2020 Doha Agreement to the chaotic evacuation scenes, he offers a gripping narrative of the UK's exit from Afghanistan, sharing unparalleled insights and personal anecdotes that bring this pivotal historical moment to life.We dissect the complex decision-making processes and coordination efforts among international allies and NGOs that occurred within the Green Zone, navigating through the murky waters of unpredictable intelligence. Sir Laurie vividly recounts the rapid collapse of Afghan regional capitals, the logistical nightmare of transitioning to Camp Taipan, and the hair-raising ordeal of the evacuation operation. The emotional toll, strategic decisions, and sheer bravery involved in these efforts paint a vivid picture of the human side of diplomacy and military operations.Finally, we reflect on the extraordinary courage displayed by young soldiers and officials during this crisis, spotlighting personal stories of resilience and sacrifice. Sir Laurie's book, "Final Call Kabul," encapsulates these intense moments and offers a broader analysis of the strategic implications of the withdrawal. For those looking to understand the profound impact of these events on global politics and the socio-political landscape of Kabul, this episode promises a compelling and deeply informative journey. Tune in and join the conversation on one of the most significant geopolitical events of our time.

Episode 41- Tom Spencer"I feel like having (alopecia) gives you a little bit of grit.  Going through hard times in any situation in life, and you make it through and you're still here talking around, making jokes and stuff like that means you got a bit of grit in you.  You build on that grit the more you carry on.  That's not something you can buy, that's something you earn..."      On this episode of Alopecia Connect we welcome Tom Spencer, a former YouTuber who created impactful content advocating for alopecia in addition to being an ambassador for the charity, Alopecia UK. Tom shares his personal journey of living with alopecia and now focuses on mental health awareness. He is dedicated to highlighting the emotional challenges of hair loss from a male perspective, offering support and sharing his story to inspire others."Tom Talks Alopecia" YouTube ChannelConnection is everything!Remember to rate, review, subscribe and share!Alopecia Connection Linktree Alopecia Connection Website*Discussions on Alopecia Connection are from the personal perspectives and experiences of its host and guests, and should be considered that. Any personal medical decisions should only be made after consultation with one's health care provider.

TNT Radio guest host Basil Valentine speaks with former UK Ambassador to Syria, Peter Ford, to discuss the UK Labour Party's major U-turns on its plans to oppose the ICC Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant over Gaza War Crimes in Palestine. They also discuss the Labour Party's opportunistic ways, describing the UK's decision to drop plans to oppose the ICC's application for an arrest warrant, as a political move to appease Muslim communities, unionists and activists, whilst seriously doubting that Keir Starmer will take any practical action, such as arms boycott or limitation on arms sales to Israel.  More from Peter: 21stcenturywire.com  ATTENTION: The Patrick Henningsen Show MON-FRI will be on summer hiatus for the next few weeks. Appreciate all of you who have been tuning in. We'll see you all in due course.

This podcast is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice to help you understand and navigate the new AI regulations with experts Alessandro Mauro, Caro Robson, Punit Bhatia and Saurabh Gupta. In this episode, we discussed what does the EU AI Act mean for businesses? What are the real-world challenges businesses face when considering AI adoption? What are the risks?   Join us for an engaging and informative podcast, filled with comprehensive expert perspectives and practical tips to the EU AI Act.  KEY CONVERSION POINT:  00:01:33 Introducing the Panel  00:04:20 Recap from Panel 1  00:07:00 What does EU AI Act mean in businesses?  00:13:02 What's the classification of risk in EU AI Act?  00:17:33 How to manage risk in general and in the context of EU AI Act?  00:24:01 What are the real-world challenges for businesses who are thinking about using AI? 00:32:44 Case studies and incidents that exemplify the challenges  00:40:58 How do you see the enforcement and governance?  00:47:35 Recommendations for companies  ABOUT THE GUEST  Alessandro Mauro is a risk management professional with 25+ years of experience. Focusing on excellence and responsibility. A team builder with a can-do attitude paired with a lot of prudence. Throughout his career, he has been built from foundations successful risk management departments in start-ups and established companies. He assumed managerial roles of increasing responsibility, built around the selection, training, and management of multi-national groups of people, being part of top management, and reporting to the Company CEOs. Caro Robson is a seasoned leader and expert in technology and data regulation. She is passionate advocate for ethical AI and data governance with over 15 years global experience across sectors, designing and embedding practical solutions to these challenges. She worked with governments, international organizations and multinational businesses on data and technology regulation, including as strategy executive for a regulator and leader of a growing practice area for prominent public policy consultancy in Brussels. She was recently appointed UK Ambassador for the Global AI Association and expert observer to the UNECE Working Party on Regulatory Cooperation and Standardization Policies (WP.6), Group of Experts on Risk Management in Regulatory Systems. She holds an Executive MBA with distinction from Oxford, an LLM with distinction in Computer & Communications Law from Queen Mary, University of London, and is a Fellow of Information Privacy with the International Association of Privacy Professionals.  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.   Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.   As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one's value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life' which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.   Saurabh Gupta Saurabh Gupta is the Founder and CEO of PlumCloud Labs, a company that specializes in GDPR compliance in the SalesForce ecosystem.   RESOURCES   Websites www.fit4privacy.com, www.punitbhatia.com   Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast   Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog   YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy

We meet the UK's ambassador to Sweden, Judith Gough who is leaving her post after five years in the job. She talks about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit and Sweden's journey into Nato. Also, we hear about Sweden's protests at Viktor Orban's international trips.We'll be looking at a pilot project taking place later in the autumn where a number of workplaces will trial a four day week.And we'll have a bit of basketball for you after two Swedes got drafted into the NBA.Presenters: Dave Russell and Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

UK Ambassador to Ireland, Paul Johnston, joined Mandy to discuss how we can improve relationships between the UK and Ireland now that Keir Starmer is Prime Minister.

In the midst of a snap general election, we take the opportunity to look at the state of the country's economy. France has a huge debt burden and some business leaders are worried that the economy could worsen if Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party get into power. The French stock market has been falling since the parliamentary election was announced - although it has recovered slightly after Sunday's result. Meanwhile the parties on the left have formed a new alliance, The New Popular Front, with radical policies like increasing tax on high earners and reducing the pension age.Although we are fixated on the rise of the far right, the parties of the left formed a united block to fight RN and they have made gains in the first round of voting. We hear from a solar panel manufacturer in Paris, plus a former UK Ambassador to Paris who knows President Emmanuel Macron. And economic experts in Brussels and Frankfurt discuss the EU perspective. Presented and produced by Russell Padmore(Image: Supporters of the far-right National Rally wave French flags at the party headquarters following voting during the first round of legislative elections on 30 June 2024)

TNT Radio host Patrick Henningsen speaks with former UK Ambassador to Syria, Peter Ford, revealed the inside story of how Washington and Tel Aviv are planning to destroy Gaza's most crucial humanitarian lifeline, the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), cynically using Israel's ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people to accelerate their operation which intends to starve and ethnically cleanse the native Palestinian population and militarily take over more illegally occupied territory.  Read Peter's latest Interview: “The Future of UNRWA and Hamas in Gaza” More from Peter: 21stcenturywire.com  TUNE-IN LIVE to TNT RADIO for the Patrick Henningsen Show every MON-FRI at 4PM-6PM (NEW YORK) | 9PM-11PM (LONDON) https://tntradio.live

The UK Ambassador to Ireland Paul Johnston joined Kieran to put his favourite book on the Hard Shoulder bookshelf!Favourite Book: The Masters, C.P. SnowHonourable Mention: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy, Larry TyeCurrently Reading: The Bee Sting, Paul Murray

Presidents and Prime Ministers have big decisions to make in Washington about how to better defend Europe, deter Russia, and support Ukraine.But how does it work behind closed doors, away from the choreographed photo ops, and who is actually making the decisions? Lord Peter Ricketts, former UK Ambassador to NATO, lifts the lid on how some of the world's most powerful people really behave and why.Amid ever louder chatter about allowing Ukraine to strike Russian sovereign territory with US missiles Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, the Army's former assistant-director of ISR, explains what would be on the target list and how much such strikes could change.And 80 years since D-Day Professor Michael Clarke reviews your suggestions for the best books and films to tell that story.

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Lesley Nicol, Renowned Actress, Downton Abbey's “Mrs. Patmore” About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Lesley Nicol, is a beloved actress from England, whose show-stopping portrayal of “Mrs. Patmore” on the iconic television series “Downton Abbey”, and the 2 feature films that followed, has contributed enormously to the popularity and success of that wonderful show.   She and her fellow “Downton Abbey” cast members received 3 Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.  But beyond “Downton Abbey”, our guest has done much, much more in her remarkable career.    On stage in London's West End, she played “Rosie” in the original production of the international smash hit show, “Mama Mia”.  She originated the role of “Kath” in “Our House”, based on the music of Madness.  She played “Little Buttercup” in the revival of “HMS Pinafore”.  And she originated the role of the nosy neighbour, “Auntie Annie”, not only in the play, “East is East”, but also in the multi-award winning 1999 film and in the sequel, “West is West”.   On television, besides “Downton Abbey”, she's appeared in dozens of series, mini-series and TV movies including “The Practice”, “The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe”, “Staying Alive”, “Casualty”, “Shameless”, “The Bill”, “Heartbeat”, “Hot in Cleveland”, “The Catch”, “Beecham House”, and many more.   And you may also recognize her as “Aunt Tea” from a series of TV commercials for Tetley tea.   Our guest is also very well known for her dedicated service to several important charities.  She is a UK Ambassador for “Animals Asia”, which is devoted to ending the barbaric practice of bear bile farming, and to improving the welfare of animals in China and Vietnam.  She is also an ambassador for Medical Detection Dogs, which trains dogs to detect human disease and to assist people to manage complex medical conditions.   For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To learn more about Lesley Nicol, go to:http://www.lesleynicol.co.uk/https://twitter.com/lesley_nicol #lesleynicol   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

In this episode of Frankly Speaking we hear from His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al-Faisal, former Chief of General Intelligence Directorate in Saudi Arabia and former US and UK Ambassador. We ask him whether the crisis in Gaza can be resolved, if he believes that Israel's military actions should be considered a genocide, and if a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel is forever off the table. 

‘You're not in this classic terror finance space where you are looking at a group like Al Qaeda and people trying covertly to move donations or other forms of money to terrorist groups who have no ability to raise money through conventional means.' -Edmund Fitton-Brown In the latest episode of the Sanctions Space Podcast, Justine is joined by Edmund Fitton-Brown, Senior Advisor at the Counter Extremism Project and former UK Ambassador to Yemen. They discuss the ongoing tensions in the Red Sea, the political situation in Yemen and the origin and aspirations of the Houthi group, as well as sanctions actions taken by the US and others against the Houthis. Edmund Fitton-Brown is Senior Advisor at the Counter Extremism Project and holds advisory or fellowship positions with RUSI, the Middle East Institute, The Soufan Center and New America. Edmund's former roles have included UK Ambassador to Yemen and being Coordinator of the UN ISIL/Al-Qaida/Taliban Sanctions Monitoring Team. Read Edmund's bio here: https://www.rusi.org/people/fitton-brown

Ben Riley-Smith of The Daily Telegraph discusses the latest developments at Westminster in the week that the Democratic Unionist Party ended its boycott of the Northern Ireland Assembly after reaching a deal with the UK government over post-Brexit trading arrangements. Ben speaks to the Conservative chairman of Parliament's Northern Ireland Committee, Sir Robert Buckland MP, and Claire Hanna, MP for the nationalist SDLP.To discuss Nicola Sturgeon's evidence to the Covid inquiry, and her legacy as Scotland's First Minister, Ben speaks to Ian Blackford MP, former SNP Westminster leader, and Kezia Dugdale, ex leader of Scottish Labour and now director of the John Smith Centre at the University of Glasgow.The Foreign Secretary, Lord Cameron, declared this week that the UK is ready to bring forward formal recognition of a Palestinian state. To analyse that Ben is joined by Tom Fletcher, formerly David Cameron's foreign affairs adviser and then UK Ambassador to Lebanon, and Alicia Kearns MP, the Conservative chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee.And, as Labour begins formal 'access talks' with the civil service, Ben gets some reflections on how the civil service approaches such talks with the former Cabinet Secretary Robin, now Lord, Butler.

Reflections on Mohamad Chatah with former UK Ambassador to Lebanon Tom Fletcher. Make sure to watch 'TEN YEARS' that includes conversations with family, friends and colleagues that reflect on Mohamad Chatah's life and career, a decade after his assassination: https://youtu.be/_jAM77Vz7bk?si=69WFPNc6MDKIY-yT Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:02 Business of diplomacy 2:13 Fellow diplomat 3:17 Showing off vs transactional 4:56 Influence towards outside players 6:26 Stability 10:17 Beyond the next corner 12:28 Risks involved 14:11 International Contact Group for Lebanon 15:39 Ambassadors & influence 16:53 Twitter 18:06 How would you describe him? 19:15 Pushing back against standard narrative 20:44 Gap he leaves behind

Paul Johnston, UK Ambassador to Ireland

UN aid workers in Gaza have warned they will be forced to end their operation in the territory tonight because of a lack of fuel. The UN Relief and Works Agency provides aid to 600,000 displaced people in Gaza. Israel has allowed lorries containing food, water and medicine into Gaza but is blocking fuel over fears it could be used by Hamas, following the devastating series of attacks. Today's Nick Robinson speaks to former Gaza City resident Najla Shawa, who works for Oxfam, and Major General Rupert Jones, who was the deputy commander of the US-led coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq in 2016. Nick also speaks to the BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen and Sir Mark Lyall Grant, former UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN and former National Security Adviser.

Over the weekend, Palestinian flags flooded central London as thousands marched for 'Free Palestine'. But has legitimate support for the rights of Palestinian citizens been merged with more sinister support, or acquiescence of, the presence of Hamas, a deeply illiberal, misogynistic, homophobic and anti-semitic terrorist organisation, in Gaza and the Palestinian territories?And as Israel starts to evacuate parts of the north of the country - is Hezbollah - the Islamist militant group in Lebanon far stronger than Hamas with equal hate for everything Jewish and Israeli - about to get heavily involved in what could soon become a regional war? We ask former UK Ambassador in Beirut, British diplomat Tom Fletcher.Poland went to the polls over the weekend - and voted in their masses for more pro-European, less far-right governance. We talk to Jakub Krupa, Polish journalist, about what this means.And another MP is suspended for sexual misconduct. The train of sleaze in Westminster trudges on.Editor: Tom HughesSenior Producer: Gabriel RadusProducer: Laura FitzPatrickPlanning Producer: Alex BarnettSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellVideo Producers: Rory Symon & Ben BateYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The News Agents".

My guest in this episode is Holly Tucker, one of the most trusted, inspiring and familiar names in UK business. She co-founded the ecommerce behemoth notonthehighstreet.com, is UK Ambassador to Small Creative Businesses and has generated £1billion for the economy. She is a force to be reckoned with.Holly is a highly respected entrepreneur not least because she has dedicated her career and platforms to championing small businesses. She received an MBE for services to small businesses and enterprise in June 2013 as part of Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday Honours List.Rather than business as a stuffy space with spreadsheets here and flow charts there, Holly's brand of entrepreneurship is all about creativity.She has topped the Amazon and Sunday Times Business Bestseller charts with her books that have helped hundreds of thousands of business owners find the skills and mindset to steer their businesses to success.Holly founded the immersive brand Holly & Co to help small businesses through the highs and lows of their business journeys and is striving to redefine what it means to be ‘a small business'. She also encourages more women and young people to start their own businesses.Welcome to the podcast Hurricane Holly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.