Photo credit: Sigma News At the end of 2025, SiGMA News published an in-depth interview with Viktoriya Zakrevskaya, founder of Boldozer Consulting and lecturer at the University of St. Gallen Faculty of Law, examining the structural developments and regulatory challenges of Ukraine’s gambling market. The interview was conducted by Kateryna Skrypnyk. In the interview, Zakrevskaya notes that the most significant shift in 2025 was the growing gap between the original reform blue

Zurich, Switzerland — December 2025 Boldozer Consulting, together with the Women in AI Governance (WiAIG)™ initiative and an international group of experts, announced that Version 2 of the collaborative white paper “11 Key Elements for AI Governance: A Practical Framework” has entered its final development stage. The updated edition is scheduled for completion in late January 2026 and will be presented at the Machines Can Think conference  in Abu Dhabi. The white paper offers

Zurich, 29 October 2025 As artificial intelligence and robotics transform industries worldwide, the question facing business leaders and policymakers has shifted from if  to regulate, to how  to innovate responsibly while keeping pace with evolving standards such as the EU AI Act . A new white paper , “11 Key Elements for AI Governance – A Practical Framework” , co-created by LatticeFlow AI , ANYbotics , BOLDOZER Consulting , and an international network of experts in AI gove

Zurich, 8 October 2025 — Boldozer Consulting is proud to announce the publication of an essay by Dr. Paul Josephson, member of Boldozer’s Expert Panel, and Viktoriya Zakrevskaya, in the acclaimed international journal Engelsberg Ideas. Titled “Why the West is Missing Out on Africa’s Minerals,”  the essay examines how competition for Africa’s critical minerals — lithium, cobalt, graphite, and others — is reshaping global power dynamics in the age of artificial intelligence. As

Photo credit: Boldozer Consulting Boldozer Consulting, in partnership with the European Humanities University (EHU), is proud to announce the selection of two finalists for its inaugural internship program. The initiative was launched to provide advanced undergraduate students with hands-on experience at the intersection of strategic communications, international affairs, and risk analysis. The program received a high number of strong applications, reflecting the remarkable l

24.09.2025  Photo credit: Boldozer Consulting Ukrainian Podcast no.1 , in partnership with Boldozer Consulting, is launching a new Weekly Geopolitics and Risk Series , bringing sharp and timely analysis of today’s volatile world. The series will air as 15–20 minute conversations, covering up to two key topics per episode, and is designed for global trade policy-watchers, business leaders, diplomats, and media stakeholders. Hosted by Ukrainian Podcast no.1, each episode will f

Video Credit: Ukrainian Podcast no.1 In a newly released segment, Zakrevskaya addressed whether conflicts in the Middle East have diverted attention from Ukraine. She noted that while media and diplomatic bandwidth is limited, Western governments continue to prioritize Ukraine when it comes to military assistance and long-term security commitments. “The greater risk lies in donor fatigue and shifting voter priorities across the U.S. and EU,” she observed. The discussion also

Video Credit: Ukrainian Podcast no.1 Boldozer Consulting founder Viktoriya Zakrevskaya joined the First Ukrainian Podcast  for a 45-minute interview hosted in cooperation with the United Ukraine Think Tank. The conversation focused on shifting power dynamics after the recent Shanghai summit, with particular attention to China’s evolving role in the global order. Zakrevskaya noted that the coalition China is fostering is “less a cohesive bloc and more a reactive alliance,” wit

Geopolitics has become a key topic for businesses in recent years. The strategic assumptions that companies have relied on for the past three decades are no longer relevant. Legal certainty, market openness and political stability have virtually ceased to exist. In an exclusive interview with SiGMA News, Viktoria Zakrevskaya – lecturer at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland and founder of Boldozer Consulting – spoke about the transition to legal uncertainty and how co

ZURICH, Switzerland, 20 August 2025 — Boldozer Consulting, a Swiss-based advisory firm specializing in geopolitical risk, business strategy, and AI governance, has officially announced the composition of its expert panel. This interdisciplinary team brings together deep expertise from across international security, regulatory compliance, political communications, and executive leadership. Each member of the panel contributes targeted knowledge to Boldozer’s client work — help

Boldozer Consulting , an international advisory firm, in cooperation with the European Humanities University (EHU) , is launching a new internship program for advanced undergraduate students. The program offers hands-on experience in real-world projects at the intersection of analysis, communications, and international affairs. Interns will gain practical experience in areas such as: media monitoring and information gathering; strategic analysis and market intelligence prepar

Photo credit: Boldozer Consulting ZURICH, Switzerland — 25 July 2025 — Boldozer Consulting, a Switzerland-based strategic advisory firm, has officially launched to support businesses facing geopolitical exposure, regulatory fragmentation, and operational uncertainty. Drawing on standards of discretion, neutrality, and cross-sectoral expertise, the firm provides tailored insight for clients operating in today’s increasingly politicised business environment. Boldozer Consulting

Boldozer Consulting’s founder, Viktoriya Zakrevskaya, joined a volunteer initiative Photo credit: The Grand Challenge 2023, Darja Shramko Zurich, 26 May 2025  — This week, Boldozer Consulting’s founder, Viktoriya Zakrevskaya, joined a volunteer initiative convened by Women in AI Governance (WiAIG) and Women in Robotics Switzerland to support the development of a practical guidance document for companies working with AI and robotics technologies. The project brings together a

Viktoriya Zakrevskaya examines how resource nationalism is transforming the mining sector across Africa and Eastern Europe. Photo credit: Food and Energy Trends In her recent story for Food and Energy Trends Viktoriya Zakrevskaya explores how resource nationalism is redrawing the global mining map: from the goldfields of Mali to the potash basins of Belarus. The piece examines how countries with strategic minerals throughout the world have engaged different tactics to assert

Boldozer Consulting founder received prestigious Impact Award at the University of St.Gallen. Photo credit: University of St. Gallen May 25, 2024, St. Gallen (Switzerland)  — Viktoriya Zakrevskaya, Boldozer Consulting Founder, received prestigious Impact Award during the Dies Academicus event at the University of St.Gallen (Switzerland) on 25th of May 2024 . The award recognized significant contribution to ensuring artificial intelligence compliance with the EU Artificial Int