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.

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.

Mina Demian is a reporter, data journalist and fact-checker based in Stockholm, Sweden. He has worked for the South African public broadcaster, while living in Johannesburg and reported on the 2014 general elections.

Annabella is a multimedia journalist from Berlin with a background in politics and psychology. She has lived and worked as a journalist in Europe and the Middle East mostly reporting about conflict, politics, migration, human rights and global economy. 

In 2016, Annabella was selected for the Read moreReporters in the Field Fellowship from Robert Bosch Foundation and produced a multimedia story about bedtime stories for children refugees which was published in Der Spiegel. She has been awarded the Grenzgänger fellowship in 2016 to direct her first feature documentary in China.

Crime reporter and nonfiction author – Radio and TV journalist – Literary journalism teacher – Fixer and translator.

International clients: BBC, TIME, Al Jazeera, NPR, CSMonitor, Global Post, Foul Play Magazine, among others.

Swedish clients: Swedish Radio, Swedish Television, Svenska Read moreDagbladet newspaper, and freelance clients including the tabloid Aftonbladet and the photography magazine Fotografisk tidskrift.

Award-winning former BBC broadcaster available for freelance audio, video, print and digital projects in Stockholm.