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"You have to look at it from the perspective of, what would it take to have a successful evacuation or hostage rescue happen from this facility? That would need to happen before you put diplomats in; you have to make sure that the physical security is completely understood."
In the Washington Examiner, Global Guardian Vice President of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich provided insight into what needs to happen before the United States would re-open its long-shuttered embassy in Syria.
"Israel is going to take away the voice of Iran, talking to their people, and replace it with their voice. And it’s going to force Iran to make some tough choices.”
Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management, Seth Krummrich, again joined ABC News to share his expert analysis on the evolving conflict between Israel and Iran. In his latest appearance, Seth explains how Israel’s air dominance over Tehran—and efforts to disrupt Iran’s internal communications—could shift public sentiment and destabilize the regime’s grip on information.
“At some point, as the emotions die down and they [Iran] have to look at the longevity—or what their number one goal is, which is survival—I believe it will shape them back to the negotiating table.”
Global Guardian’s Vice President of Client Risk Management,Seth Krummrich, joinedABC Newsto share expert insights on the unfolding situation in the Middle East—including Israel’s recent strikes and Iran’s retaliatory actions. Drawing on his extensive experience in the Middle East, Seth brought both clarity and strategic perspective to the conversation, outlining the current dynamics and what may come next.
"There are two very different and distinct fights going on, but both are very important to watch, especially in the skies over Iran."
Global Guardian’s Vice President of Client Risk Management,Seth Krummrich, joinedABC Newsto share expert insights on the continuing conflict between Israel and Iran and explain the dual theaters of war—drawing on years of experience in the region as he broke down the strategies of all nations involved.
"Ukraine's attack might slow the massive aerial bombardments of the major Ukrainian cities. However, the only way to bring the Russians to the negotiating table would be to halt their advances on the battlefield."
In an article in Newsweek, Global Guardian Head of Research and Intelligence Zev Faintuch provided more perspective on how Ukraine's "Operation Spiderweb" drone attack across Russia has rattled the country and what comes next in the conflict.
"...this operation can be seen as an opening move in a strategic campaign involving deception, covert prepositioning and strategic psychological warfare."
In an article in Newsweek, Global Guardian Head of Research and Intelligence Zev Faintuch weighed in on the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) launching a drone attack across Russia, its impact, and what comes next in the war.
"Ukraine proved how easy it is to hide a drone swarm in a truck bed, get close to the target, then swarm and destroy targets in a minute or two. Drones are cheap and easy to lethally modify. This know-how is readily available to all State and non-state enemy actors."
In a new piece on Fox News, Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich provides perspective on current U.S. defense policy regarding drones, and how Ukraine's recent use of them factors in to new thinking on the subject.
"It’s unclear if this system can kind of overcome those inherent challenges with direct energy weapons.”
In a piece on NewsNation, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch provides perspective on a new Israeli weapon that shoots down drones using air defense lasers, and what that technology means for future conflicts.
“They knew he would be able to identify them and their location, so he was lucky to have been able to escape—the end game would have been bad."
In a new article in Security Management, Global Guardian VP, Client Risk Management James Wiggins weighed in on the brazen cryptocurrency-related crimes that have taken place over the past six months, and what the proper security response should be.
