US and Iran Risk Being Drawn Into 'Multi-Front Conflict'

"There's definitely the potential for this becoming a regional conflict, and that's our biggest concern."

Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch sat down with Brendan Cole of Newsweek to provide up-to-date analysis of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Our Intelligence Team is closely monitoring the ongoing situation, drawing on insight from our on-the-ground teams, as Global Guardian actively works to evacuate its clients in the region.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues with clashes along the Gaza border and multiple IDF airstrikes targeting Hamas positions. Israel's defense minister ordered the complete closure of the Gaza Strip for the first time, cutting off food, fuel, water, and electricity. Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered the military to evacuate residents around the Gaza and Lebanon borders in advance of further activity. At the same time, cross-border exchanges of mortar and artillery continue between the IDF and Hezbollah in the north, setting the stage for a major conflict that could embroil the entire region.

CONFLICT IN ISRAEL

At approximately 06:30 local time, Hamas launched a multifaceted surprise attack on Israel, with a massive rocket barrage and a mass infiltration of hit squads into Southern Israel. Dozens of Israeli civilians have been kidnapped and taken to Gaza as hostages, as Hamas terrorists took control over several townships and military installations. Over 2,200 rockets (Palestinian sources claim 5,000) were fired into Israel, with more than one-third of the Israel population impacted, including Tel-Aviv and Central Israel. Israel has declared a State of War and is mobilizing its reserves as it attempts to regain control over the communities around the Gaza Strip. The situation is rife with escalation potential with regional implications.

China Is Becoming a No-Go Zone for Executives

“It feels very Hollywood-ish, but it is unnerving.”

In The Wall Street Journal, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner weighs in on the complexities of business travel to China amid reports of Beijing barring executives from leaving the country—and discusses the factors that might put a traveler at greater risk of detention.

China Watcher: Taiwan shivers over Ukraine funding freeze

“It is now a calculated decision to put an expat in mainland China.”

Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner weighs in on the growing corporate concerns in China and how businesses are taking action to mitigate the risk of exit bans in Politico's China Watcher newsletter.

'We're pretty much done': 'Unwavering' support for Ukraine starts to waver

"Should strategic gains not be secured by Ukraine soon, time will be her greatest enemy as the probability of this turning into a frozen conflict increases."

In USA Today, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch discusses the current state of the Russia-Ukraine war and why Ukraine's strategic gains are important to overall support from its allies.

Ukraine strikes deep inside Crimea, cuts through Surovikin Line

“When [countries] see Ukraine moving forward, that strengthens their righteous position on the world stage to say, ‘You need to back us’. If the Russians were blowing through Ukraine, a lot of midrange countries might say, ‘We’re going to hedge our bets on this.’”

In a recent interview with Al Jazeera, Global Guardian Vice President of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich sheds light on Ukraine's progress on the southern front and the influence it has on President Zelenskyy's plea for increased support from Western nations.

Why Ukraine's Raft of Breakthroughs Will Worry Putin

"To achieve their goals, Ukraine needs to keep steady pressure and inflict losses on Russia. They don't need a breakthrough victory tomorrow."

In Newsweek, Global Guardian Vice President of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich discusses the latest Ukranian counteroffensive in western Zaporizhzhia and how it impacts Putin and Russian forces. Krummrich also weighs in on Kyiv's strategy as winter approaches.

Putting Physical, Digital Security Under One Roof As Threats Swirl

“The role of executive protection has become more substantial. We are seeing a lot of clients asking for that....People are moving to using private residential guards and for them to be 24/7 in their homes."

In Family Wealth Report, Global Guardian SVP of Strategic Partnerships Michael Coleman weighs in on multiple trends impacting the safety and security of high-net-worth individuals and their businesses—including data privacy, generative AI, crime in certain regions, and relations with China—and how Global Guardian is holistically supporting its clients.

Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh

On 19 September, Azerbaijan began shelling ethnic Armenian positions in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) region around 06:30 EDT. Azerbaijan announced the offensive following the alleged deaths of six people in Azerbaijani-controlled territory due to Armenian landmines. Azerbaijan has been preparing for this operation for several weeks, having been resupplied by its patrons Turkey and Israel and conducting high-level meetings with regional players. The fighting is mostly limited to Nagorno-Karabakh and has not fully spread to the internationally recognized borders of Armenia and Azerbaijan.