In Global Guardian's monthly Risk Barometer, our Intelligence Team highlights current global hotspots with the potential to impact your business operations and travel. Read below for analysis on the threats we are closely monitoring this month and click here to subscribe for regular intelligence updates.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
In Global Guardian's monthly Risk Barometer, our Intelligence Team highlights current global hotspots with the potential to impact your business operations and travel. Read below for analysis on the threats we are closely monitoring this month and click here to subscribe for regular intelligence updates.
"Modern office buildings have access control systems that can freeze elevators in place, shut down turnstiles, and remotely lock doors, said Buckner, who has several clients in 345 Park, and described the building’s access control and surveillance system as 'relatively sophisticated.' In the wake of the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, companies began to take a harder look at social media threats and early indicators of violence as well. Buckner now questions whether that will be enough."
In Semafor, Global Guardian founder and CEO Dale Buckner weighed in on efforts to build up corporate security in the wake of the deadly shooting at 345 Park Avenue in New York. Companies must now find ways to convincingly reassure their workers that they can keep them safe without creating an oppressive atmosphere.
Creating a “what if?” escape plan can save seconds, even minutes in an emergency. Take the “run.” Do you know where the various exits and access points are in your workplace? If elevators are shut off, would you know how to get downstairs? If a colleague is in a wheelchair, or is older and might need assistance, who is ready to help them? “Those little things matter,” Buckner said.
Global Guardian founder and CEO Dale Buckner, in a new article in The Wall Street Journal, shared his perspective on what to do during an active shooter situation. Following the devastating mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue in New York, it's crucial for everyone to understand the latest tactics and training in case of an emergency.
"Deadlines are much like shot clocks in basketball; the countdown begins to score as soon as they are announced. All actors are incentivized to gain as much bargaining leverage ahead of any deadline."
Zev Faintuch, head of research and intelligence at Global Guardian, told Newsweek that Trump's new deadline for a ceasefire is likely to encourage both the United States and Russia to use this timeframe to best utilize their influence during the negotiating phase.
