My Best Crisis Podcast

War isn’t what the West thinks it is - Prof. Peter Roberts on Modern Warfare and how to be prepared

In this episode of My Best Crisis, host Monika Bickauskaite-Aleliune sits down with Professor Peter Roberts — a renowned expert of modern warfare, that served as a Director of Military Sciences at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), and is currently the CEO of Aurelius Lab. With over 20 years of experience at the Royal Navy, and decades in academia and advisory work, he discusses the most critical crises of the 21st century and the need to prepare for modern warfare. In this episode: What are the three crisis-in-waiting in global conflict? How will AI change the modern warfare? Why are Western militaries behind their adversaries The similarities between military and corporate crises What future awaits Ukraine? The importance of strategic communications for politicians and military leaders Whether you're in law, business or leadership, this is a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand global conflict trends, the rise of AI and the development of a great leader. •⁠ ⁠Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive interviews with top legal and crisis experts. Key topics: Warfare | Global Conflict | Military | Crisis Management | Strategic Communications | Leadership | Media Strategy | Power & Influence #MyBestCrisis [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mybestcrisis] #StrategicCommunications [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/strategiccommunications] #RUSI [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/rusi] #PeterRoberts [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/peterroberts] #WesternWayOfWar [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/westernwayofwar] #Military [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/military] #RoyalNavy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/royalnavy] #CrisisManagement [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/crisismanagement] #Leadership [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/leadership]

🎧 Episode 1: Reputation, Risk and Power — with Graham Atkins

In this debut episode of My Best Crisis, host Monika Bickauskaite-Aleliune is joined by the distinguished Graham Atkins — founding partner of Atkins Dellow and one of the UK’s leading authorities in libel, privacy, and reputation law. With over three decades of experience advising Heads of State, Cabinet Ministers, political parties, and high-profile figures including Tony Blair, Donald Trump, and Boris Johnson, Graham shares unparalleled insights into managing crises in the unforgiving glare of public scrutiny. Together, they explore the anatomy of reputational defence: how to respond when crisis strikes, the fine line between legal exposure and public perception, the rise of misinformation, and the strategic tools available to safeguard reputations in today’s volatile digital environment. This is a masterclass in high-stakes crisis management from one of the most trusted legal minds in the business.