Dalia Bankauskaite is a Lithuanian interdisciplinary expert in security policy, strategic communication, and political advisory.

With decades of experience across government, academia, and consulting, Dahlia focuses on advancing the understanding of total defense and a whole-of-society approach to security, including hybrid warfare and influence operations.

Dalia currently serves as a senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis. She is also a professor at Vilnius University and an expert at the Swedish Defense University.

In this episode, Dalia delves into the intricacies of strategic communication and its role in societal resilience, security, and disinformation campaigns.

At the podcast, we talk about:

• What is the 'whole-of-society' approach to security?
• The importance of media literacy
• The importance of clear goals and target audience when understanding strategic communication
• Continuous effort that is needed to bridge the gap between government institutions and society
• Envisioning the Future: Societal Resilience and State Crafting
• Dalia’s reflection on the BAFF Experience?

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Katrin Õunap is a leading Estonian clinical geneticist specializing in rare diseases and
metabolic disorders.

In this episode Katrin delves into her journey into genetics, starting with her early career and unexpected shift into genetics after Estonia's independence from the Soviet Union. She recounts her pivotal role in introducing newborn screening for phenylketonuria (PKU) in Estonia, emphasizing the collaboration and learning experiences that shaped her path.

The discussion covers Katrin's research in Estonia and abroad, including her significant work in the U.S. with the Center of Mendelian Genomics at Harvard University, aiming to solve unsolved genetic disease cases.

Today Katrin is a professor in Clinical Genetics at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, at the University of Tartu. She is also the Head of the Department of Clinical Genetics, at Tartu University Hospital.

At the podcast we talk about:

• Navigating the complex world of rare diseases
• The definition of a “rare disease”?
• The importance of international cooperation?
• How did Katrin evolve from a pediatrician to a researcher and a genetics specialist?
• What lies ahead for Katrin regarding future projects and European collaborations?
• How did phenylketonuria research got it’s start in Estonia thanks to Katrin?

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This episode features two guests in the field of in the field of forensic psychology and
violence prevention in the Baltic States.

PhD Zuzana Vasiliauskaite, is from Lithuania. She is an international expert on combating violence against women, a researcher, and a forensic and trauma psychologist.

PhD Kristjan Kask is an Estonian whose reasearh is about issues in investigative
interviewing of victims/witnesses as well as eyewitness identification.

They discuss their backgrounds, expertise in combating violence against women,
investigative interviewing, and the impact of programs like the Baltic American Freedom Foundation on their careers.

In the podcast, we talk about:

• Their personal journeys to forensic psychology and investigative Interviewing
• Collaboration with law enforcement in their field?
• Legal Measures in the Baltics for protection of victims?
• Why they appreciate their international experience so much?
• What they value most about their BAFF experience?

Links mentioned in the episode:
Kristjan Kask’s book: https://argokirjastus.ee/toode/tuttav-voi-tundmatu/

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