Ep 172: Navigating Geopolitical Shifts and Misinformation with Waqar Rizvi

The International Risk Podcast

In this episode, Dominic Bowen engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Waqar Rizvi, a multilingual Canadian-Pakistani journalist and strategic policy analyst. Rizvi shares his expertise on the evolving multipolar world order, the complexities of Iranian politics and society, and the challenges of combating misinformation in the digital age. The discussion covers a range of topics, including the nuances of Iranian culture, the impact of AI on fact-checking, and the importance of diverse perspectives in global discourse. Rizvi offers valuable insights into the ethical considerations of AI deployment in journalism and emphasizes the need for critical examination of biases in data collection and analysis. This episode provides listeners with a deeper understanding of current geopolitical dynamics and the importance of nuanced, cross-cultural communication in addressing global challenges.
The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with experts in a variety of fields to explore international relations. Our host is Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's leading risk consulting firms. Dominic is a regular public and corporate event speaker, and visiting lecturer at several universities. 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 around the world to discuss international risk.
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