As the world gathers for COP 29, the ongoing discussions on climate change have never been more urgent, particularly around its impact on global security. The latest TAG:Lines podcast with Antoine Kallab explores the intricate link between climate change and conflict. Environmental stressors are increasingly recognised as exacerbating tensions and fuelling conflict, especially in fragile states. The episode further explores the link between climate change and extremism, with environmental...

Over many decades, Lebanon has regularly found itself at the epicentre of Middle Eastern conflict. In part, this is proof that ‘geography is destiny’. But for historical reasons Lebanon has also faced unique challenges in forging a unified state that can assert its sovereignty, making it a convenient operating base for sectarian forces, a focal point for regional power struggles, and a battleground for other people’s wars. In the latest episode of the TAG:Lines podcast series, we invited...

The internet transcends borders, and less developed regions face unique challenges in navigating cybersecurity threats. The internet was not designed as a secure system, and advanced cybersecurity technology and structures are prohibitively expensive for many developing nations, leaving them vulnerable to cyber attack by both states and criminals. The Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) is dedicated to a secure internet. By mobilising key actors and building cross-sector support, GCA works tirelessly...

Liverpool Football Club and its charity, the LFC Foundation, are a trusted brand for young people at risk of being drawn into serious and organised crime. Building on this influence, the LFC Foundation implements preventative measures to disrupt youth recruitment into criminal activities, achieving remarkable success in Liverpool and the broader North-West region. Liverpool's support is international, and by partnering with the Home Office and TAG International, the LFC Foundation expands on...

With numerous conflicts dominating the headlines, the ongoing situation in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado receives little media attention. The conflict is defined by complex drivers and multiple actors including violent extremist organisations, identity-aligned group interests, historically marginalized populations, the state at national and local level, international assistance forces from South Africa and Rwanda, and the mining and gas sectors. This complexity has generated multiple competing...

For centuries, global powers have sought to hold and exercise political and economic influence in Africa – from the formidable trading strength built by Arabic nations along the continent’s eastern seaboards to the massive power exerted over more than two centuries by European colonial powers. In keeping with this history, today’s dominant powers are engaged in their own ‘scramble for Africa’. From massive China-led infrastructure projects – in some cases funded through a model of debt which...

23 years since the launch of the Women, Peace and Security agenda under UNSCR 1325, much progress have we made? Does the international development sector sometimes miss the point of gender equality by equating it with protecting women? In our podcast, leading gender and security experts Heather Huhtanen and Daniel de Torres discuss what gender means for conflict, security and resilience development, what’s going well, and what we need to improve to make good on the commitment to bring a fully...

Ten years ago, Ecuador was one of the safest countries in Latin America. Now it is afflicted by high levels of organised crime, bringing with it horrific violence, weakening the reach of day-to-day government in major cities, and putting everyday citizens under immense social and economic pressure. In conversation with Jorge Núñez, cofounder of Kaleidos at the University of Cuenca and co-director of the Ecuadorian Prison Observatory, TAG looks into the issues behind this decline in security...

Join Joshua Moses, a cybersecurity engineer and the creator of the award-winning Diary of Hackers, in a conversation with John Cecil-Wright, a strategic communications expert. During the session they discuss critical cyber security issues, their implications on populations and how communications can be localised to protect citizens online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us is Vasyl Chornyi, international community security and police reform expert and Morad Al-Qadi who specialises in the management of conflict reduction and peace building programs. In this episode we explore what ‘good governance’ means in transitioning and fragile states around the world. Vasyl and Morad provide valuable insights on how effective governance can be both fostered and implemented in unstable countries, all while delving into discussions such as the influence of social...

In this edition we explore what the international development community means by ‘democratisation’. With insights from James Cunliffe, an international authority on security sector reform, and Aleksi Aleksishvili, the former Minister of Finance in Georgia and Chairman for Sustainable Development at the United Nations, we discuss whether there is ever such a thing as ‘too much democracy’, and look into how the concept of democracy has been applied, with varied levels of success, in different...

Exploring defence reform and military capacity building. Discussing the subject is General Ismael Alsodani, a retired general from the Iraqi army and senior instructor in the Iraqi war collage, as well as Iraq’s former Military Attaché in the USA. General Ismael is joined by Stuart McHutchon a member of TAG’s team specialising in capacity building for national security and resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dominique Lazanski, Global Cyber Policy and International Internet Governance Expert, and Dr Ali Al-Sherbaz, Professor from the University of Gloucestershire specialising in mobile and network security, discuss the definition of a smart city, the new challenges these cities face and their implications for development and social equality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploring the role of women in serious and organised crime in Africa. In conversation with Kemi Okenyodo, we unpack how Nigerian SOC affects women not only as victims but as perpetrators, facilitators and agents of community resilience to organised criminality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 'human dimension' of Albanian illegal migration: why do people seek to make the journey, what are their hopes and aspirations, and how can we expand the opportunity for potential migrants to prosper without the risks involved in illicit migration. Leading Albanian expert Ledion Krisafi shares his perspective on this key national and international policy issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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