Provocative…But Maybe Not Terrifying:
China’s Air games in the Taiwan Air Defense Identification Zone I discuss tensions in the air over Taiwan and China with Monocle Radio
More International Space for Taiwan – What Could That Mean?
I discuss the US hope for “more international space” for Taiwan with Monocle Radio.
China, the Taliban, and $£¥
What does China want and need from Afghanistan? How can Chinese aid help during the dreadful humanitarian crisis? I discuss with Monocle radio.
China’s Nuclear Ambitions – Should We Be Worried?
With reports surfacing that China is building new nuclear silo fields, I discussed the situation with Monocle radio. Listen here:
Can China Tell Its Story Better?
I discussed China’s drive to modulate its Wolf Warrior engagement style, and whether Beijing will be able to tell its story better, with Monocle Radio. The segment is here:
When Does A Personal Social Media Post Become The Company’s Business?
It’s every business leader’s nightmare: something an employee did on Twitter or Facebook or TikTok before joining the company, or perhaps in his or her off hours today, suddenly takes on a life of its own and becomes associated with YOUR brand, YOUR company, and YOUR values. And then the nightmare gets worse: to try..
Come Clean, Fix, Move On: Never Let The Ticking Time Bombs Linger
I wrote an article for Biznology on how doing things the RIGHT way really matters… and how cover ups will always bite you. The full article is available here . Biznology is the website of Consultants Collective, where I am part of the practice.
Hong Kong, Security Law, Sanctions, Compliance and IPOs
I chatted with Monocle radio about the current state of affairs in Hong Kong
Webinar on Hong Kong
I’m honored to participate in a webinar on Hong Kong. Here are the details from the sponsor countryrisk.io It is a pleasure to host a very timely webinar on the current developments in Hong Kong and its implications for AML country risk and economic sanction risks. We have two distinguished speakers: Nicholas Turner and David Schlesinger. When: 15..
Soft Power – Stirring Symbols in Times of Virus
I shared some thoughts with the News Decoder website. The original article is here . Here is the text: By David Schlesinger At the beginning of March, as the coronavirus crisis began to ravage Italy, Rome’s ambassador to the European Union wrote pointedly on the Politico news site that only a far-away friend, well outside..