When we talk about global security, most people picture boots on the ground or missiles in the sky. But today’s conflicts are unfolding in quieter, more invisible arenas: in hacked servers, misinformation campaigns, and silent sabotage of infrastructure.

Charles Hecker — geopolitical expert and author of Zero Sum: The Arc of International Business in Russia — joins Georgina Godwin to unpack how hybrid warfare is transforming global business. Drawing from his time in post-Soviet Russia and his deep knowledge of modern intelligence operations, Charles explores how cyber conflict is no longer a side skirmish — it’s the main event.

The rise of digital hostilities isn't just about state actors. From energy companies to chipmakers, the private sector is increasingly caught in the crosshairs — and often left to defend itself.

Charles' message is clear: cybersecurity is no longer a specialist niche — it’s a frontline issue for every organisation. And just as military alliances shaped the 20th century, cyber alliances may define the 21st.

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