New report equips business leaders and travelers to navigate an increasingly volatile world
New report equips business leaders and travelers to navigate an increasingly volatile world
“All of that tradecraft that you used to think 20, 30, 40 years ago was just in the movies, just in spy novels…make absolutely no doubt whatsoever, it has completely infiltrated the Western business environment. And now it's something that C-suite leaders have to be thinking about, and they have to be asking themselves that key question of what is it I have and how am I going to protect it?”
On the Tomorrowist Podcast from SHRM, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner discusses how nation-state tactics are rapidly moving into the private sector, and why business leaders must rethink how they approach security. From cyber theft and insider threats to supply chain infiltration, the risks facing executives are multiplying. Dale shares why due diligence, a “trust but verify” mindset, and integrating security across people and systems are essential for resilience.
“The natural conclusion (of the war) is this is going to keep going until there’s a winner. You’re going to eventually have one group taking over control of the original Sinaloa cartel territory or you could see agreement to split territory…but I really don’t think that’s likely. I think this is going to keep going.”
In a recent Border Report article, Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Mike Ballard provides insight into the status of the Sinaloa Cartel following a year of internal conflict. Since September 2024, a violent power struggle has unfolded between the sons of El Chapo and the faction loyal to El Mayo. The fighting has left thousands dead or missing, displaced communities, and disrupted daily life along the Mexican Pacific Coast, while the government continues to struggle to contain the violence.
“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.
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.
