Jiang Yu is a journalist & producer based in Uppsala, Sweden. The podcast program he produced and hosted won a SOPA award  (Excellence in Audio Reporting 2024) for ****. He also did live text reports on the death of Queen Elizabeth in London in 2022 and video reports on the Russian-Ukrainian war in Read moreUkraine in January 2023 for ****. 
Jiang Yu was a researcher and host in the documentary program "veronica och den kinesiske miljonären" which was produced by the SVT (the Swedish national public television broadcaster) in 2021.

Alex Maxia is a journalist based in Gothenburg and has been living in Sweden since 2016. 

He works as a freelance journalist for The Times, covering mainly topics related to Scandinavia and is Nordic Correspondent for the Italian news agency Agenzia ANSA. Alex often works within the news team of Read moreSveriges Radio, Swedish public service radio and occasionally provides analysis on current affairs in Italy.

Academic background in History, Sociology and Cultural Anthropology, Alex has studied also a Masters' in Investigative Journalism at Gothenburg University and worked on several cross-boarder stories, including investigations, one of which was nominated for the Franco-German journalism prize.

Josephine Frans is a journalist and researcher based in Stockholm, Sweden. 

She wants to forever learn new things and visit unexpected places to still her interests in culture, human behavior, food and lifestyle. 

Josephine has experience in working with international media as a Swedish fixer Read more/ stringer and translator.

Lars H. Bergqvist, a Chartered Master Mariner (CMMar) and reserve officer in the Royal Swedish Navy, is a prominent figure in the field of maritime security. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Gothenburg and a Master of Science in Shipping Read moreand Maritime Studies from Liverpool John Moores University. His expertise extends to a wide array of maritime issues, including the implementation of the International Ship and Port Security code (ISPS) to combat maritime terrorism post-9/11. Bergqvist's interest in maritime legislation is complemented by his historical analyses, where he examines how past maritime disasters have influenced contemporary laws and security protocols.

As an academic and security consultant, Bergqvist has contributed significantly to the discourse on maritime defense strategies, particularly in the context of piracy. He has written in-depth articles on the evolution from non-lethal defenses to the use of armed guards on ships, and the critical role of intelligence in thwarting maritime attacks, such as those at the Fujairah anchorage. His academic contributions include the establishment of the International Journal of Maritime Crime and Security (IJMCS), which addresses the need for scholarly research on maritime crime and security issues.

In addition to his security expertise, Bergqvist is a Freeman of The Honourable Company of Master Mariners and a Fellow of The Nautical Institute (FNI). His work also explores the material culture of maritime artifacts, offering a nuanced perspective on the historical and symbolic significance of objects such as knives from an archaeological standpoint. Through his diverse roles and interdisciplinary approach, Bergqvist has become a respected voice in the maritime community, influencing both practical and academic discussions on maritime history and security.

Pascal Schneider is a journalist based in Uppsala/Stockholm, Sweden.

He studies a master's program in Sustainable Development at Uppsala University and works as a freelance producer mainly for ARD German TV in Stockholm. He has experience from local, national and international radio and TV Read morestations.

Richard Orange is a journalist based in Malmö, Sweden.

Print and radio journalist based in Stockholm, Sweden. Currently working as a producer and reporter at Sveriges Radio – Sweden’s national public radio. I have contributed to publications around the world and have moderated debates and conversations in English and Swedish.