NATO DEEP Dive series continuously examines various international security and defence topics. The second book – launched this month, aims to provide in-depth analysis and foster a better understanding of critical global issues such as counterterrorism and geopolitical developments. The book consists of transcripts from DEEP Dive Podcasts (numbers 21-40), created by the Global Threats Advisory Group led by Dr Sajjan Gohel, with the assistance of Marcus Andreopoulos and Victoria Jones. The NATO DEEP eAcademy experts, led by Piotr Gawliczek, along with Magdalena Stabla, Jakub Niewelt, and Jerzy Tomasik, are the editors. The second volume seeks to engage and draw on the experiences of academics, journalists, and policy practitioners, offering readers a unique perspective on what has shaped their careers. Through these interviews, the book delves into these experts’ current and future research, providing a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities in the field. The book NATO DEEP Dive Vol. 3 will follow.