Misha Glenny, an award-winning journalist and expert in geopolitics and cybersecurity, is renowned for his work as the BBC’s Central Europe Correspondent during the 1989 revolutions and the wars in the former Yugoslavia. Currently, he is the Rector of the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna.
Misha Glenny has established himself as a distinguished journalist with a deep understanding of geopolitics and cybersecurity. His career began with the BBC, where he covered the monumental 1989 revolutions and the tumultuous wars in the former Yugoslavia. This extensive experience has cemented his reputation as a leading voice in his field.
Misha Glenny’s contributions to journalism and broadcasting have been widely recognised. He has received the Sony Gold Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting and was named BT’s Information Security Journalist of the Year. His expertise extends to television and radio, where he is a regular contributor.
In addition to his broadcasting achievements, Misha is an authority on cybersecurity. His new 5-part series on the global race for control of rare earth metals will be aired on BBC Radio 4 this year.
Misha Glenny’s books, such as “McMafia: Seriously Organised Crime” and “DarkMarket: How Hackers Became the New Mafia”, have been shortlisted for several prestigious prizes. “McMafia” has been adapted into a major television series co-produced by AMC and the BBC. His latest book, “Nemesis: One Man and the Battle for Rio”, explores the life of a Brazilian cocaine cartel leader and is also being developed into a television drama.
Misha’s podcasts have garnered significant acclaim, particularly “Putin: Prisoner of Power”, which was one of Audible’s best-selling politics podcasts in 2019. His 2020 follow-up, “The Rise of the Iron Men,” delves into the global surge in support for populist leaders like Trump, Johnson, Orban, Erdogan, Bolsonaro, Modi, and Duterte.
Misha Glenny offers unparalleled insights into organised crime, covering topics from money laundering to cyber malfeasance, people smuggling, and the drugs trade. He provides a unique perspective on how new technology is…
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