Coffee Break with Paolo

In this episode, Paolo von Schirach hosts Lou Pugliaresi, and eminent energy expert, currently President of the Energy Policy Research Foundation, based in Washington DC. The conversation begins with the US energy renaissance which made America into the world leading oil and gas producer. It continues with a discussion on global warming, renewables and EVs.

In this episode, Paolo von Schirach hosts Mark Meirowitz, Associate Professor at SUNY Maritime College and Global Policy Institute Fellow. The discussion focuses on problems related to Turkish weapons purchases, differences over Gulen, the future of Syria, security and energy issues in the Eastern Mediterranean.

In this episode, Paolo von Schirach hosts John Sitilides, geopolitical strategists at Trilogy Advisors, and Diplomacy Consultant at the U.S. Department of State. The discussion focuses on the implications of growing tensions with Iran, U.S. disengagement from Afghanistan and Iraq, the future of NATO and the challenges represented by China’s economic and military rise.

In this episode, Paolo von Schirach hosts Jennifer Hoffman, Senior Vice President of Global Risk Intel, a multi-service consultancy that provides customized services to companies and organizations. The discussion focuses on how corporations and other actors can better understand the context in which they operate, properly assess the risks involved, and take the appropriate measures aimed at avoiding or mitigating them.

In this episode, Paolo von Schirach talks with Doug Macgregor, retired US Army Colonel, PhD and author of five books. The discussion focuses on the misguided security priorities that are at the foundation of prolonged and wasteful military engagements, such as the occupation of Afghanistan and the war in Iraq.