🌍 As Europe navigates a rapidly shifting security landscape, nations are facing critical challenges—ranging from defense spending gaps to cyber threats, intelligence blind spots, and economic vulnerabilities. In this episode of Siren Investigates, host John Randles speaks with national security expert Andrew Borene to break down the key risks facing European countries and how they are adapting to an uncertain future.

⭐ Andrew Borene is a recognized leader in national security, intelligence, and cybersecurity, with a distinguished career spanning government, defense, and the private sector. He is the Executive Director and Global Security Leader at Flashpoint, a leading threat intelligence firm, and serves on the boards of the Special Operations Association of America and the European Marshall Center’s Partnership for Peace initiative.

⭐ Andrew has held key positions in U.S. intelligence and defense, including roles in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, as Deputy General Counsel at the Pentagon, and as a U.S. Marine Corps Military Intelligence Officer. His expertise extends to the corporate sector, where he has served in senior roles at IBM, Symantec, and LexisNexis, and was formerly the CEO of a publicly listed cybersecurity company.

⭐ A frequent commentator on global security issues, Andrew has been featured on CNN, CNBC, NBC, CBS, Fox Business, and in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The New York Times, BBC, and USA Today. His deep understanding of cybersecurity, hybrid warfare, and geopolitical risk makes him a sought-after expert in the fields of defense and intelligence.

With experience in cyber threat intelligence, counterterrorism, and international security cooperation, Andrew Borene provides critical insights into the challenges shaping the future of global security.

Key Topics Covered:

🪖⚔️🛡️ Defense readiness and budget struggles – Can European nations sustain military preparedness amid constrained resources?

🥷☠️💥 Cyber and hybrid threats – The increasing risk of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and financial systems

👩‍💻🌍👨‍✈️ Intelligence and information sharing gaps – The challenge of unifying intelligence efforts across agencies and allies

💰💼📈 Economic and energy security – The impact of shifting global policies on Europe’s financial and energy stability

⚓☠️🌍 Evolving threat landscapes – How emerging technologies and changing alliances are reshaping European security

With threats ranging from cyber warfare to intelligence fragmentation and military funding concerns, this discussion provides a deep dive into how security and defense professionals are responding. Andrew Borene shares expert insights on what’s at stake for European nations and the strategies they are deploying to protect their interests.

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Join our webinar Europe Security at a Crossroads with Andrew Borene on 9th April 2025 here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7417435821659/WN_3jbiZGmBT2OxaLFMXBnJWw