Trump pushes peace in Europe, pressure in the Americas — inside the two-front gamble

"Venezuela, for the longest time, has been a launch pad for Chinese, Russian, and Iranian influence in the Western Hemisphere. These chess pieces are all tied together when you arch your great-power competition."

In a recent Fox News article, Global Guardian’s Vice President of Client Risk Management, Seth Krummrich, offers insight into the evolving tensions between the United States and Venezuela. He examines the U.S. military pressure on President Maduro and outlines the potential implications for stability and security throughout the region.

“They clearly lay out that the Western hemisphere is now a rising priority for us, and that we’re going to invest these resources to not just put a political message out there, but have that military strength behind it to make sure that all the countries there receive the message that there is a new way forward for the hemisphere.”

Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich joined ABC News to weigh in on the arrival of a United States aircraft carrier in the Caribbean following the strikes on alleged drug smuggling vessels in the region.

In his interview, Seth highlights the strategic significance of this deployment—not only as a demonstration of U.S. strength, but as a real strike capability that signals a shift in how the United States is approaching the region and the illicit drug trade, with implications for regional security across the Western Hemisphere.

Interview: Seth Krummrich, Global Guardian

“If you try to assess risk through a Western lens, you’ll misread the signals and put yourself at risk.”

In a recent interview with ITIJ, Seth Krummrich, VP of Client Risk Management at Global Guardian and former U.S. Army Special Operations Green Beret, shares how understanding local perspectives is the key to assessing risk—and why our global network gives clients the advantage when crises strike.

Seth explains how Global Guardian integrates real-time intelligence, local partnerships, and digital platforms to help clients stay ahead of fast-moving threats worldwide. 

‘Our doors are shaking’: Couple stranded as Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica

"Most folks don't have a real issue during the hurricane, it's really the aftermath when things are chaotic. The airport may be shut down for a while."

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa’s destruction in Jamaica, Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Mike Ballard discussed essential safety advice and preparedness measures for travelers impacted by severe natural disasters in an article in USA Today.

EXCLUSIVE EXECUTIVE Q&A: INSIGHTS ON PROTECTING LEADERS IN TODAY'S THREAT ENVIRONMENT

"The key question is whether a digital threat can be transferred into the physical realm. Specificity is the first major indicator: if a threat includes details such as “I know where you’ll be, what you’ll wear, and when you’ll arrive,” it signals reconnaissance and genuine intent. Another warning sign is when a threat actor reappears across different platforms or in person, indicating persistence and potential escalation. These factors separate a “keyboard bully” from a real-world threat."

In a recent interview with SecurityInfoWatch.com, CEO Dale Buckner weighs in with insights on protecting leaders in today's threat environment. With heightened political polarization, escalating online hostility, and increased public scrutiny, Dale discusses how executives and companies must adapt their protective strategies in response to today's complex threat environment.

TRUMP TIGHTENS THE VISE ON VENEZUELA'S MADURO

“It’s near assured that we’ll see more of these attacks on, ostensibly, these narco boats. It’s increasingly likely that we see some form of attacks on drug production or storage sites in Venezuela,” said Zev Faintuch, Senior Intelligence Analyst at Global Guardian.

In a recent Newsweek article, Faintuch offers insight into the evolving U.S. strategy toward Venezuela, discussing how the Trump administration wants a different regime in Venezuela as part of a fusion of domestic and foreign policy goals.

“Hope has to be your number one weapon system here. You have to get the Palestinians to see a brighter future and leave Hamas on the side of the road and move forward.”

In an interview withABC News, Global Guardian Vice President of Client Risk ManagementSeth Krummrichdiscussed the Israel–Hamas ceasefire agreement and underscored the importance of delivering aid and construction equipment into Gaza, as well as creating jobs for Palestinians in the next phases, offering a pathway toward stability and hope in the region.

Global Risk Landscape Unveiled: 2026 Global Guardian Map Highlights Emerging Threats and Security Challenges Worldwide

"As geopolitical tensions rise, so too does the unpredictability of global events. Organizations that fail to plan for worst-case scenarios are more likely to experience severe disruptions."

Global Guardian’s 2026 Global Risk Map—featuring the new Terror Index—was highlighted in Travel and Tour World. The article underscored key insights from our intel analysts on current and emerging regional risks and outlined practical steps travelers can take to better prepare before their journeys.

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“These three airstrikes on boats with alleged members of Tren de Aragua coincides with a relatively large deployment of some 6,500 troops into the Caribbean region. You have U.S. Navy warships there now—part of it is counter-narcotics operations, part of it is sending a message to President Maduro, whom the U.S. government largely sees as illegitimate.”

In a recent Border Report Live interview, Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Mike Ballard discusses the growing instability across Latin America, drawing on insights from our 2026 Risk Map. Mike weighs in on the region’s widening security challenges—from escalating unrest in Haiti to mounting tensions in Venezuela and ongoing cartel violence in Mexico—each shaping a complex and volatile threat environment for businesses and travelers.