Mexican cartel violence likely to increase in 2024, experts say

“With this election coming up, you may see the cartels not get their way. And if they can’t pay off the politicians, they’ll coerce them with violence. We have seen they are certainly capable of that."

Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard provided a situation update on Mexico for Border Report, discussing why violence in the region could ramp up in 2024 as powerful cartels, particularly the Sinaloa cartel, fracture and battle for control.

The warning shot: Two years later, Ukraine is just the beginning

“Planning isn’t about going the extra mile — it’s about protecting the lives and livelihoods of countless individuals. Any company left reacting to a crisis is already behind.”

In an op-ed for Security Magazine, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch discusses why corporate leaders must double down on their role in safeguarding business operations and their workforce against geopolitical risks, drawing on lessons learned from the Russia-Ukraine War and recent geopolitical conflicts.

Travel warnings issued for Jamaica and Bahamas amid growing violence

On NBC News, Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard discussed the updated travel advisories that the United States issued for Jamaica and the Bahamas following an increase in violence. Mike encouraged travelers to be vigilant about maintaining situational awareness while they visit those two countries, including spending less time on their phones. Click below to watch the full news segment.

BEYOND THE OR TALKS TO GLOBAL GUARDIAN SVP AND FORMER GREEN BERET MICHAEL COLEMAN

“If you go back to how we met—it was a network. It was having a connection. That is really Global Guardian’s secret sauce. It’s that we have that network in those 135 countries that we practice with all the time.”

On the Beyond the O.R. podcast, SVP Michael Coleman discussed how Global Guardian evacuated Dr. Kevin Brenner and his group of travelers from the Atlas Mountains immediately following last year’s devastating earthquake in Morocco. Hear both sides of the evacuation story, and how Global Guardian supports traveling clients with 24/7 response and ground teams around the world.

The Riskiest and Safest Travel Destinations

“Start thinking about what is in the realm of possible. If it is possible, then you need to consider it. This is a change required by [individuals]…as they continue to travel the world.”

CEO Dale Buckner sat down with Eric Bowman from TravelPulse to discuss key learnings from Global Guardian’s 2024 Global Risk Map—including the ongoing effects of geopolitics on the travel risk landscape—and to advise travelers to answer four key questions before taking off on their next trip.

Security’s Best Friend: How K9s Detect, Deter, and De-escalate

“…this time-tested method of security and protection holds its own alongside the highest levels of security technology.”

Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner and Vice President of International Affairs Ariel Kern discuss how K9s can be a force multiplier for security programs in Security Management Magazine from ASIS International. From contraband detection to threat deterrence, learn why dogs support security teams worldwide and what steps you should take if you are interested in implementing K9 units into your program.

Ecuador faces rise in gang violence as president issues state of emergency

On NBC News, Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard advises travelers to reconsider their non-essential travel plans to Ecuador in the wake of increased gang violence in the country. Click below to watch the full news segment.

2 US moms help family with child with rare disease escape Ukraine to get treatment

“I cannot say enough about Global Guardian. They arranged for this family to be ushered (across the border). There was a wheelchair waiting for him. … It was 26 minutes for them to be processed through the border, and then they were met on the other side and brought to Krakow by another team.”

Global Guardian takes pride in providing support to families during their most challenging times, including the Bilous family. The Bilous family recently shared their remarkable journey out of Ukraine on Today, highlighting the assistance they received from Global Guardian as they raced to get their son, Andryusha, the necessary treatment for his rare disease.

BBC Radio Interview at 16:30

"They're coming from the small boats, which are very challenging for a number of reasons. How do you discern a fishing boat from a boat that has nefarious intentions?"

On BBC's World Business Report, Global Guardian EVP of Client Risk Management Brian Raymond discusses the challenges that shipping vessels currently face in the Red Sea amid increased attacks on cargo ships by Houthi rebels and rising tensions in the Middle East.

Click below to listen to the full report. If interested in skipping ahead, Global Guardian segment begins at 16:30.

Russian Lawmaker Floats Texas and Alaska Annexations

"We're living in an era of geopolitical chaos when every revanchist country sees now as the window of opportunity to rewrite history and redraw borders."

In a Newsweek article, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch discusses the territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana, including its potential to escalate and its significance among geopolitical conflicts and crises across the globe.