The Avisa Angle

Episode 12: The Ukraine War and the Middle East

In the final episode of the three-part series analyzing the impact of the Ukraine war at its one-year mark, we look at an under-examined element: the impact on the Middle East. Iran has been an active participant, supplying Russia with drones, and recent reports suggest that Moscow may now be sending fighter aircraft to Tehran. How is this impact dynamics in the region and how has the war affected other countries? Also, is a Russia-Iran-China axis developing? Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa Partners in Washington, DC Guest: Koert Debeuf, Senior Political Advisor at Avisa Partners in Brussels

Episode 11: Prepare for the Coming Geopolitical Divide (Avisa Insight)

A secret trip by President President Biden to Ukraine, a speech by Russia's Vladimir Putin halting New START and an upcoming visit by China's Xi Jinping to Moscow...the world is experiencing a growing geopolitical divide. Is your company prepared for the implications? Click here to read the Avisa Insight [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/avisapartners_avisa-insight-prepare-for-the-coming-geopolitical-activity-7034583517783080960-ILhj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop] Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa Partners in Washington, DC Guest: Omri Rahmil, Senior Director at Avisa Partners in Washington, DC

Episode 10: One Year of War in Ukraine

At the one-year mark since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the war is at a standstill, but both sides appear gearing up for new offensives. In recent weeks, the US, Germany, the UK and others promised to supply Ukraine with tanks, and now President Vlodomyr Zelensky is requesting fighter jets. Give a listen to understand the nuances of this conflict and how its impact is and will continue to extend far beyond the battlefields of eastern Europe. Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa Partners in Washington, DC Guest: Pauline Massart, Partner at Avisa Partners in Brussels

Episode 9: The State of the Union and Political Opportunities (Avisa Insight)

President Biden delivered his second State of the Union address before a raucous crowd. The speech comes during a political environment that will likely only become more partisan as the presidential campaign season kicks off. Give a listen to understand what to expect during this Congressional session and how to ensure your message cuts through the noise. Host: Daniel Flesch, Principal at Avisa Partners in Washington, DC Guest: Noe Garcia, Partner at Avisa Partners; Amanda Loveday, Senior Advisor at Avisa Partners

Episode 8: The Many Applications of HUMINT

HUMINT - human intelligence - is the act of gaining information or intelligence from human sources. But it is not just James Bond or Jason Bourne that can utilize HUMINT. Jen Hoar, Managing Director of Forward Risk, joins the podcast to discuss how HUMINT has very real applications in the world of business, and indeed in our everyday lives.