Leading duty of care and security firm assesses the future of geopolitical tensions in 2024 and beyond
McLean, VA –April 4, 2024 - Global Guardian, the leading international duty of care firm for Fortune 1000 companies, high-net-worth individuals and world-renowned organizations, recently published its annual Worldwide Threat Assessment.
"Today, we find ourselves in a world of interconnectedness without the cohesive unity of international cooperation. Geopolitical dynamics have become a paramount concern for businesses, surpassing the purview of traditional risk management sectors like travel, compliance, and operations.”
CEO Dale Buckner commented on the release of Global Guardian's 2024 Worldwide Threat Assessment, highlighting pertinent geopolitical developments and emerging risks, with a focus on how they will shape future safety and security concerns for global businesses.
At least four armed gunmen stormed the Crocus City Hall concert venue in northwest Moscow during evening hours on 22 March 2024. They began shooting indiscriminately and lit the building on fire. Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said that at least 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured in the attack. No group has yet claimed responsibility, though the FSB reportedly foiled a planned attack on a synagogue by a cell of Islamic State, raising the possibility that the group could be behind this newest attack.
“Today, we have interconnectivity without internationalism. In 2024, geopolitics is now a topline business concern, not just for different risk managers in travel, compliance, and operations.”
In an article in StrategicRISK, Global Guardian's new Worldwide Threat Assessment for 2024 is analyzed, as the report highlights the top five threats to internationally operating businesses and travelers.
"Countries with actual stakes in the region will need to step up and help shore up security."
As Haiti's unelected prime minister, Ariel Henry, plans to step down in the wake of increasingly unrest and violence, Global Guardian Intelligence Director Michael Ballard weighs in on the responsibility of CARICOM nations.
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 in Ukraine and click here to subscribe for regular intelligence updates.
"Risks that seemed outrageous or farfetched in prior years are now accepted as a common feature of international business travel. Cyber attacks, hacking, ransomware, stolen IP, even the detainment of corporate executives—the threats to travelers and their companies are constantly expanding."
While traditional risks to travelers continue to persist, geopolitics are further impacting the risk landscape—and thus, the security of your travelers. In this evolving world, safety isn’t impossible, but it requires intentionality—and Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner shared how business leaders should approach safeguarding their travelers in a new article for Business Travel News.
"The gangs are trying to fill a power vacuum.”
Global Guardian Intelligence Director Michael Ballard gives his perspective on unrelenting gang attacks that have paralyzed Haiti for more than a week and left the country's already fragile economy reeling in an Associated Press article.
“At the end of the day, make no mistake: Even those generals who might be frustrated with Ukraine are at the same time looking at the Russian casualties reports and equipment losses and they’re smiling."
In an article in The New York Times, Global Guardian President and CEO Dale Buckner offered insight into the discussion about the evolving alliance between the United States and Ukraine as the Russia-Ukraine war continues into its third year.
"No external pressure will prevent Israel from finishing the job − that is, eradicating Hamas’ infrastructure, degrading its fighting capabilities and creating the foundation for a Hamas-free future Gaza."
In a new piece in USA Today, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch joins the discussion of the many factors at play as the war between Israel and Hamas passes the five-month mark.
