Russian Drone Incursion in Poland Tests NATO Defenses, Cohesion

“Right now Russia is watching very carefully to see how quickly NATO responds, what assets it uses and what its messaging is going to be from the U.S. and other allies. They’re going to see, you know, how synchronized is NATO and what is the U.S. response.”

In an article in The Wall Street Journal, Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich highlights the significance of Russian drones entering Poland’s airspace and how NATO’s reaction is being scrutinized by Moscow.

“The next 24 to 48 hours are going to be a real bellwether to what this means not just between Israel, Iran, and Qatar, but for the entire region—and for all the business interests across the region as well.”

Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich joined ABC News to discuss Israel’s strike against Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, and what it could mean for regional stability and peace negotiations going forward.

On 09 September at approximately 1600 local time, Israeli warplanes struck at least one target in Doha, Qatar, with explosions reported in the Katara neighborhood. According to Israeli officials, the targets were Hamas’ headquarters in Doha and its senior leaders who were reportedly convening to discuss a Gaza ceasefire deal. At this time, there are conflicting reports surrounding the identities of the intended targets and their current status. Israel says the strike on Hamas leadership in Doha was coordinated in advance with the US. The assassination attempt in the Qatari capital comes amid a renewed U.S. effort to reach a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Global Guardian assesses that the incident is "closed" with a low likelihood of Israeli follow-on strikes in Qatar or Iranian direct retaliation on Israel in the immediate term.

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West Africa is enjoying a tourism boom

"Mitigate your risks. Be aware, accept them, then plan to mitigate them. But definitely keep traveling. People love to travel, and the journey should continue."

In a Travel Weekly article on West Africa’s tourism boom, Global Guardian Vice President of Client Risk Management James Wiggins weighs in on the region’s security landscape. He notes that while parts of the Sahel face rising security threats, the coastal nations driving much of the tourism growth remain largely stable. Wiggins advises travelers and industry professionals to stay informed, mitigate risks, and work with reputable operators who understand both physical and digital security considerations.

Should I still travel to Mexico? Security expert weighs in on updated terrorism risks

"You still want to avoid those areas that are hotly contested by the cartels or are under outright total control of the cartels. There are certain states within Mexico that are really hot zones for this, but those typically are not your prime vacation spots."

In a USA Today article, Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Mike Ballard explains the recent changes to Mexico’s travel risk advisory and offers travelers practical guidance on how to prepare, from selecting safe destinations to taking precautions before and during their trip.

Netanyahu imposes his plan on the generals

 "When you're fighting in an urban area, if you want to hold ground—not just attack and retreat, as the Israeli army has done so far—you need a huge amount of personnel and equipment. And it's much more difficult if the urban environment has been destroyed, as it has been in much of Gaza."

In a new piece for Diari Ara (Barcelona), Global Guardian's VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich gave his perspective on the reported decision by the Israeli government to take complete control of Gaza, and what that means for the future of the conflict. 

Column: For Tampa Bay businesses, hurricane prep can’t wait

"For those of us in Tampa, hurricane season isn’t something you watch from a distance. It shows up at your front door, sometimes fast, sometimes loud — always dangerous.

If you’re a business leader in this area, taking action to protect your employees and assets from the devastating consequences of a hurricane is a necessity. Don’t wait until the radar starts spinning."

In a new piece for the Tampa Bay Business Journal, Global Guardian's VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich writes about how to prepare for hurricane season before the storms arrive—advice for businesses across all hurricane-prone regions.

Netanyahu wants to ‘occupy Gaza’, what do Israeli people, military think?

"To capture and hold terrain takes an enormous number of soldiers and resources. The Israeli population is divided on this issue, so there are domestic headwinds that will not support this level of mobilisation." 

In a new piece on Al Jazeera, Global Guardian's Vice President of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich discusses the internal obstacles facing Israel's government and military if they were to launch a full occupation of Gaza. 

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