Best The Last Line Of Defence Podcasts (2025)

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Be It Resolved: Ethical Decisions Are the Last Line of Corporate Defence 21:55

2d ago21:55

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Ethics in business is no longer a "nice to have — it's non-negotiable. In this episode of Be It Resolved, host Rahul Bhardwaj sits down with José Hernandez, Founder and CEO of Ortus Strategies, to break down why ethical leadership is not just about doing the right thing, but about safeguarding long-term value, brand integrity, and organizational re…

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Explainer 473: Cambodia, Thailand and phone-call warfare 6:37

16h ago6:37

6:37

Andrew Mueller explains the leaked phone call scandalising Thailand in its ongoing border dispute with Cambodia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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The view of Europe from Globsec Forum 2025 41:55

5d ago41:55

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Reporting from the Globsec Forum in Prague, we hear from guests including the host country’s foreign minister and Georgia’s president to discern how their countries are adapting to today’s security, military and political threats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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teissTalk: Securing against AI-driven phishing attacks 44:16

7d ago44:16

44:16

How cyber criminals are using AI tools to scale malicious operations Streamlining user experience with biometrics or device-based authentication Making your organisation cyber resilient and securing critical systems as AI continues to advance Featuring: Thom Langford, Host, teissTalk https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomlangford/ Derek Hanson, VP Soluti…

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Explainer 472: The furious funeral row over Zambia’s former president 8:31

8d ago8:31

8:31

Andrew Mueller explains how the rivalry between the late and former president, Edgar Lungu, and the current president, Hakainde Hichilema, is going well beyond the grave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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‘The Foreign Desk’ in Odesa: the international ripple effects of war in Ukraine 40:10

12d ago40:10

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Reporting from the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, Andrew Mueller talks to leaders – domestic and international – about why Ukraine’s struggle for survival matters around the globe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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teissTalk: Mitigating human cyber-risks with data and behavioural sciences 45:38

14d ago45:38

45:38

Which behaviours increase risk and how we can measurably change them Driving employee engagement without incentives Which real-time interventions encourage safer employee behaviours Jonathan Craven, Host, teissTalk https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanbcraven/ Rebecca Stephenson, Specialist Lead Lecturer, Highlands College https://www.linkedin.com/i…

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Explainer 471: Who gets to be an Italian citizen? 7:53

15d ago7:53

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(Some) Italians headed to the polls this week to decide who gets to be one of them. Andrew Mueller explains what’s at the heart of this debate and why apathy might have won the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Be It Resolved: Indigenous Partnerships Are Critical to Unlocking Canada’s Global Competitiveness 23:45

16d ago23:45

23:45

As Canada seeks to strengthen its global economic position, how can Indigenous partnerships play a pivotal role in driving growth, innovation, and long-term success? In this episode of Be It Resolved, host Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with John Desjarlais, Executive Director of the Indigenous …

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Odesa, the Black Sea, the front line and Ukraine’s future 38:09

19d ago38:09

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Andrew Mueller reports from the Black Sea Security Forum, asking why Odesa matters beyond Ukraine’s borders and how Ukrainians have managed to keep fighting more than three years into Russia’s brutal full-scale invasion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 470: The on-again, off-again US-Iran nuclear talks 8:16

22d ago8:16

8:16

Andrew Mueller unpacks the latest round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran, asks why Trump is now eager after rejecting the previous deal and why Iran has fewer cards to play than in the Obama years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Are journalists safe? 36:18

26d ago36:18

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At least 124 journalists and media workers were killed in 2024, about two-thirds of whom were Palestinian. Why is reporting becoming more dangerous and what can we do to protect journalists? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Be It Resolved: A Strict Focus on Compliance Limits Board Effectiveness 33:46

28d ago33:46

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As the regulatory landscape grows more complex, how can corporate boards balance compliance with effective strategic oversight? In this episode of Be It Resolved, host Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with Jonathan Goodman. He is a Vice Chair and member of the board of Deloitte Canada, where he le…

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Explainer 469: Who are India’s Maoists? 6:46

29d ago6:46

6:46

Indian security forces killed 27 rebels this week, including a top Maoist leader. This week, Andrew Mueller explains the nearly half-century long conflict between the state and the Communist Party of India (Maoist). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Be It Resolved: Canada Needs to Set Its Own Path Regarding Sustainability Standards 22:37

30d ago22:37

22:37

Climate risk and sustainability are no longer peripheral concerns; they’re boardroom imperatives. From evolving ESG regulations to heightened stakeholder expectations, directors must ensure their organizations are equipped to navigate an increasingly complex landscape. In this episode of Be It Resolved, host Rahul Bhardwaj sits down with Sarah Keye…

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Why does Russia still have influence in eastern Europe? 31:55

1M ago31:55

31:55

While eyes are fixed on Ukraine, Putin’s influence continues to spread across eastern Europe, with many countries seeing a rise in far-right parties with Soviet-era sympathies. But why is this a winning policy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 468: Tantrum or tactic? Why has Australia’s National Party split from the Liberals? 7:39

1M ago7:39

7:39

After a humiliating general election defeat, Australia’s National Party has bid farewell to its coalition partners of more than 60 years. But what is behind this seemingly self-defeating manoeuvre? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Does the dream of a Kurdish state end with the PKK? 32:01

1M ago32:01

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After 40 years of war with Turkey, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) lay down their arms. So, where does that leave hopes for a sovereign Kurdish state? Or ambitions for a more democratic Turkey? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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teissTalk: Navigating the rising legal threats to cyber-security leaders 44:12

1M ago44:12

44:12

Reducing personal risk with your organisation’s liability insurance Understanding the evolving risk landscape through recent case studies Creating a workplace ethos of shared accountability This episode is hosted by Thom Langford https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomlangford/ Michela Resta, Solicitor, CYXCEL https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelarestacyxce…

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Explainer 467: Why does Qatar want to gift Trump a jet? 8:08

1M ago8:08

8:08

President Trump is currently fielding accusations of corruption after being offered a $400m (€356m) jet by the Qatari royal family. While the US grapples with the ethics, we explain what’s in it for Qatar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Be It Resolved: Poison Pills are Important Tools for Public Companies in Times of Tariffs and Trade Wars 18:57

1M ago18:57

18:57

As Canadian businesses grapple with a weakened dollar, rising tariffs, and the threat of foreign encroachment, how can public companies protect themselves during turbulent times? In this episode of Be It Resolved, host Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), sits down with Walied Soliman, Canadian Chair of N…

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The Trump factor 33:53

2M ago33:53

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To what extent can the centre-left’s landslide victories in Australia and Canada be attributed to Trump? And will the opposite be true in upcoming elections in Eastern Europe? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 466: What actually happens during a papal conclave (as far as we know)? 7:29

2M ago7:29

7:29

As the eligible cardinals assemble at the Vatican, Andrew Mueller explains the expected and unexpected goings on during a papal conclave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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teissTalk: Weak passwords – the hidden threat lurking in your organisation 45:06

2M ago45:06

45:06

Trends in the current credential theft landscape and changing compliance standards Strategies to reduce password risk - continuous scanning, enforced policies and exclusion dictionaries Encouraging users to create strong, securely stored passwords without reuse This episode is hosted by Thom Langford https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomlangford/ Shanno…

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The most extraordinary first 100 days of any US presidency? 40:42

2M ago40:42

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Trump’s first 100 days have been busy. But what has he actually achieved? And what can we expect from the next 1,360 days? We are joined by experts to assess five policy areas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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teissTalk: DORA - A new law for a new dawn 44:58

2M ago44:58

44:58

What DORA is specifically asking of organisations Where the likely CTI gaps are when attempting to align with DORA Why innovation is key to aligning your CTI capabilities This episode is hosted by Thom Langford https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomlangford/ Benoit Heynderickx, Principal Analyst, Information Security Forum (ISF) https://www.linkedin.com/…

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Explainer 465: Who is behind the terrorist attack on Kashmir? 7:45

2M ago7:45

7:45

The fraught history of India and Pakistan’s seemingly perpetual fight over Kashmir. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Be It Resolved: Crisis Reveals Leadership, Resilience Defines Survival 29:34

2M ago29:34

29:34

Directors need more decisive leadership and organizational resilience than ever in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. In this episode of Be It Resolved, brought to you by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) in Canada, host Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the ICD, sits down with Major-General Darcy Molstad,…

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Live from Delphi: What’s brewing in the Eastern Mediterranean? 27:34

2M ago27:34

27:34

With the change of the past 12 months, we ask experts: what does Turkey want in the Eastern Mediterranean? Is Cyprus actually solvable? And do we understand how the Middle East is being reshaped? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 464: The threats facing Ecuador: real or invented? 6:30

2M ago6:30

6:30

Ecuadorian officials have placed the country on high alert, claiming imminent terrorist attacks and presidential assassination attempts. There is, however, very little evidence of these dangers. This week, Andrew Mueller explains whether the threats in Ecuador are real, invented, politicised or all the above. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Live from Delphi: has the sun set on the transatlantic relationship? 34:09

2M ago34:09

34:09

In fewer than 100 days in power, Donald Trump has upended his country’s historic alliance with Europe, told the continent that it can no longer rely on security guarantees from the US and launched a trade war that threatens the global economy. Reporting from the Delphi Economic Forum, we spoke with attendees with experience at the Pentagon, Nato, t…

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Explainer 463: Why is a UK MP facing corruption charges in Bangladesh? 7:02

2M ago7:02

7:02

Nepo-corruption or a politically motivated smear? Andrew Mueller explains why Bangladesh has issued a warrant for the arrest of UK MP Tulip Siddiq. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Be It Resolved: Canadian Boards Are Too Risk-Averse to Drive Economic Growth 28:08

2M ago28:08

28:08

Are Canadian boards too cautious to foster real economic growth? In this episode of Be It Resolved, host Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), sits down with Nik Nanos, founder and Chief Data Scientist at Nanos Research, to explore how corporate boards can better navigate risk, engage in policy discussions…

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teissTalk: Cyber-resilience – your last line of defence 45:10

2M ago45:10

45:10

Preparing for ransomware - where is your data and how is it protected? Building cyber resilience for your data, across on-premises and cloud Reducing the window of damage and minimising the time to recover This episode is hosted by Thom Langford https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomlangford/ Heather Lowrie, Independent Advisor, Earthgard Ltd https://www…

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Live from Delphi: how to respond to Trump’s trade war 36:32

2M ago36:32

36:32

In the days before this year’s edition of the Delphi Economic Forum, Donald Trump launched, and then only partially retreated from, a global trade war in which the EU was a target. Reporting from Delphi, Andrew speaks with Greece prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on what it’s like to lead an EU and Nato country in this moment. Plus: former Italian…

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Explainer 462: Is Mali and Algeria’s feud really about drones? 7:30

3M ago7:30

7:30

Andrew Mueller explains why what could have been a minor diplomatic dispute has sparked a massive feud between Mali and Algeria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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teissTalk: Resilient by design – the next cyber-security imperative 45:36

3M ago45:36

45:36

Identifying and removing barriers to cyber resilience Reducing complexity - consolidating and eliminating legacy systems Building a cyber-resilient organisation - moving from a reactive to a proactive model This episode is hosted by Thom Langford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanbcraven/ Heather Lowrie, Independent Advisor, Earthgard Ltd https:…

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Be It Resolved 0:44

3M ago0:44

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Be It Resolved is where bold ideas meet courageous leadership. Hosted by Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors in Canada, this podcast delves into the key corporate governance issues shaping boardroom decisions today. With the governance landscape facing emerging risks, changes, trends, and shifts, Canadian board…

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Why has Israel gone back to war? 35:57

3M ago35:57

35:57

As the ceasefire in Gaza falls apart, Tahani Mustafa, Nimrod Goren and Faysal Itani join ‘The Foreign Desk’ to weigh possible paths forward. Is Netanyahu even interested in peace? How will Lebanon fare? And as Trump, the Arab League and the EU push for their own ends, what will become of Gaza? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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teissTalk: Hacking security effectiveness - making sure your tools are working for you 44:50

3M ago44:50

44:50

Where metrics and evaluations fall short in measuring holistic security effectiveness Identifying gaps between tools and determining which gaps you need to fill Showing the board and the business that cyber-security is moving the needle on resilience This episode is hosted by Jonathan Craven: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanbcraven/ Richard Abs…

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Explainer 461: Marine Le Pen and the movable feast of far-right law and order 8:06

3M ago8:06

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This week Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement and banned from seeking public office for five years. Andrew Mueller explains why the far right cares deeply about law and order – until its own is in the dock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Is Erdoğan’s crackdown backfiring? 32:46

3M ago32:46

32:46

Hundreds of thousands of protestors have poured onto Turkey’s streets after president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his authorities arrested Istanbul mayor and presidential candidate, Ekrem İmamoğlu. Since then, thousands more have been arrested, detained and, in the case of some foreign journalists, deported. So, what prompted the move? And, after 22 y…

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teissTalk: Protecting critical services without disruption 46:06

3M ago46:06

46:06

How cyber-attackers are using GenAI to evade detection by security systems Safeguarding against sophisticated ransomware attacks with robust security measures Top tactics for stopping ransomware attacks before they cause damage This episode is hosted by Thom Langford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomlangford/ John Heaton-Armstrong, Experienced Cybe…

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Explainer 460: Jeffrey Goldberg has exited the war chat 8:40

3M ago8:40

8:40

As the US government scrambles to explain why the editor in chief of ‘The Atlantic’ was added to a group chat discussing war plans, Andrew Mueller considers just how serious a security breach this is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Syria: Is this going to work? 38:16

3M ago38:16

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The unloading of Bashar al-Assad in December was a hopeful moment for Syria. The installation of his successor, jihadist commander Ahmed al-Sharaa, was a more nervous one. We discuss the mood among civilians with journalist Zaina Erhaim and Monocle’s Hannah Lucinda Smith, following the latter’s trip to Damascus in February. We also hear Slovenia’s …

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teissTalk: Protecting critical services without disruption 44:30

3M ago44:30

44:30

Whether compliance-as-security in CNI offers security or false confidence Navigating tool and dashboard complexity to avoid CNI cyber blind spots Attracting cyber talent into CNI and away from finance and tech This episode is hosted by Jonathan Craven: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomlangford/ Sofia Martinez Gomez, VP, Risk & Tech Practice - Cybers…

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Explainer 459: Why has Rwanda severed ties with Belgium? 7:23

3M ago7:23

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Following Rwanda’s expulsion of Belgium’s diplomats this week, Andrew Mueller explains the European nation’s troubled history of involvement in Rwanda and the DRC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Nato’s frontline: the view from the Baltics 38:19

3M ago38:19

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‘The Foreign Desk’ speaks to leaders from Nato’s Baltic members about the vexing, existential questions they face: what happens if Russia strikes one of them? Is Nato’s Article 5 the unassailable security that it used to be? Is it worthwhile to keep telling Western Europe “we told you so”? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Explainer 458: Why is Rodrigo Duterte being sent to The Hague? 9:14

4M ago9:14

9:14

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, has been arrested and sent to The Hague, where he will face charges for crimes against humanity. Andrew Mueller explains the former president’s bloody ‘war on drugs’ and its marked popularity with voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Has the US given up? 37:44

4M ago37:44

37:44

It is clear by now that Donald Trump’s second administration will not be a rerun of the first. Why has the United States tilted away from Europe? Is there any method to the apparent madness? And how should Europe adjust? Leaders from the CIA, Nato and the US military join ‘The Foreign Desk’ to sift through the US’s new reality. See omnystudio.com/l…

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