The International Risk Podcast
Welcome to The International Risk Podcast — the premier destination for high-level insights into global risk dynamics. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, an accomplished senior advisor, each episode delivers expert analysis and actionable intelligence on today’s most pressing international risks. From geopolitical tensions and economic upheavals to cybersecurity threats and environmental challenges, we bring clarity to the complex risks shaping our world.
Tailored for CEOs, Board Members, senior managers, and risk professionals, our weekly episodes are essential listening for those making strategic decisions in volatile environments. With distinguished guests from diverse sectors and geographies — including renowned industry experts, policymakers, and thought leaders — we provide a multidimensional perspective, equipping you with insights to stay ahead of emerging threats and capitalize on new opportunities.
Our host, Dominic Bowen, is a senior business leader, and Partner at 2Secure where he is Head of Strategic Advisory and leads a team of senior management consultants and advisors.
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The International Risk Podcast
Episode 123: Ellen Wald on OPEC Nations and Renewable Energy
The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.
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In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Ellen Wald , who is the President of Transversal Consulting and author of Saudi, Inc.: The Arabian Kingdom's Pursuit of Profit and Power. She is also sits a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
Ellen frequently provides analysis for Bloomberg, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Barron's, and history and policy journals.
In this episode, Ellen will discuss the international risks associated with OPEC nations and renewable energy. Dr. Wald dives in-depth on her work in Saudi Arabia and her research on the nation's history and influence in the exporting of energy sources.
Read more about Ellen's book Saudi, Inc. here and her weekly column on geopolitics and the energy market here.
Produced by Hannah Smith.