Welcome to Episode 32 of Leaders Podcast with Mike LaCorte, CEO of Conflict International. In this episode we are joined by Alex Bescoby, a Cambridge-educated expert in political risk, human rights, and governance advisory for global natural resource companies. Alex holds an MA (Cantab) in Social & Political Sciences / Management from the University of Cambridge. He has advised major multinationals across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas on navigating political, social, regulatory, human rights, licence-to-operate, and governance risks. In 2013, he became a recognised authority on Myanmar, advising the government on its natural resource framework and continuing to provide strategic counsel to international clients since 2019. A Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Founder Member of the Explorer’s Club of London, Alex is also an exceptionally talented and award-winning filmmaker and author whose work brings extraordinary depth and storytelling to complex global themes. His acclaimed documentary The Last Overland – together with its accompanying book – powerfully chronicles a landmark international expedition, earning widespread praise for its cinematic quality, historical insight, and adventurous spirit. Alex discusses this project in depth during the episode, revealing the rigorous research, creative vision, and real-world challenges behind creating such impactful documentary work. He has just released his new documentary, The Last Burma Star, a compelling and deeply researched film that further showcases his exceptional ability as a documentary maker. You can watch The Last Burma Star, on Sky History
