'Morale, will, determination': Do Ukraine forces have an edge one year into war? Live Updates

“Every key metric of enduring warfare is to the Ukrainian’s advantage as we go into year two of the conflict. Morale, will, determination, commitment, combat power and most importantly, logistics."

One year after Russia invaded Ukraine—and Global Guardian assisted with the evacuation of thousands—CEO Dale Buckner weighed in with insight on the current ground situation and potential outcomes in the war, drawing on his special forces background, in USA Today.

As weapons taboos shatter, Kyiv and the West become strong allies

“Russia goes into a defensive posture, and everyone starts to realise the Russians have real problems. ‘We can pin Russia’ is what a lot of people are thinking.”

Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner sat down with John Psaropoulos of Al Jazeera to discuss how the West has provided military aid to Ukraine over the last year of the war—and how the United States specifically is increasing stockpiles to continue to support Ukraine. 

Remote work makes workplace disaster plans essential

"[Employers] had employees they did not know were in Turkey, and there was a massive earthquake," he says. "They needed to be evacuated, they could be injured, and the roads, water and electricity were gone. We got calls asking, 'Can you get my employee out?' I can apply this to Ukraine, Russia, the 2017 hurricanes, the Texas flood and tornadoes through the middle of the country last year."

Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner sat down with Lee Hafner of Employee Benefit News to discuss the importance of having a corporate security program, including vetted and tested emergency response plans, in place for all employees, especially the remote workforce.

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All of Ukraine is a battlefield’: Lessons about modern war

'“Instead of sending out people to do reconnaissance … you now throw up drones and have a perfect situational awareness,” said Dale Buckner, a US former special forces commander with many reconnaissance patrols under his belt."

Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner sat down with John Psaropoulos of Al Jazeera to discuss the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, specifically  around the lessons learned about modern war from the current conflict.

FIVE MOMENTS THAT DEFINED PUTIN's disastrous year at war

"I think if you look back, in the first 30 days, if the Russians could have tactically taken Kyiv and killed or captured Zelensky, we might be in a very, very different position...I think people wildly underestimate his importance. I think they wildly underestimated his symbolic power, themes and messages and the importance of being the liaison to the West, NATO and the U.S."

Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner sat down with Brendan Cole of Newsweek to reflect upon the past year, the war in Ukraine and the significance of Volodymyr Zelensky. 

Wisdom & Wealth EPISODE 53: PHYSICAL AND CYBER SECURITY PLANNING FOR 2023

On the latest episode of the Wisdom & Wealth Podcast with Josh Klooz from Carson Wealth, CEO Dale Buckner offers insight into current and emerging global security threats and advice for high-net-worth executives and families looking to mitigate their risk professionally and personally with a thorough cyber, physical, and travel security plan.

MEXICO SPRING BREAK TRAVEL WARNINGS | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

“If you’re driving around from point A to point B every day, maybe leave at different times, vary your route, stay close to wherever you’re going to be visiting,” said Ballard. “Folks tend to stand out in foreign countries, so you don’t necessarily want to be wearing your Rolex all the time, your diamond earrings, etc, so you know, common sense stuff, don’t make yourself a target.” 

Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard sat down with Brian White of San Diego CBS 8 News to discuss travel to Mexico, including the travel advisories from the U.S. government, and share tips on how to stay safe ahead of Spring Break.

CARTEL VIOLENCE, KIDNAPPING, PROMPT MEXICO TRAVEL WARNING

“There’s a lot of corruption in Mexico among officials, not just police, although police corruption is a major issue. There have been entire local, and even state-level police departments completely disbanded because of their corruption ties to local criminal organizations,” said Mike Ballard of the Global Guardian, a global security solutions company." 

Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard sat down with Robert Sherman of NewsNation to discuss travel to Mexico, including the recent travel advisories from the U.S. government, and share guidance on security considerations ahead of departure. 

IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO MEXICO? WHAT TO KNOW AHEAD OF SPRING BREAK

"Buckner says for anyone traveling to Mexico — or anywhere in the world, for that matter — should have a plan for what to do if they get sick or injured and need to return home in an emergency; how to get out of a natural disaster and what to do if they were hacked or kidnapped."

Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner sat down with Hannah Sampson of The Washington Post to discuss advice about travel to Mexico amid the violence, protests, and travel warnings from the U.S. government.