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Global Guardian's Seth Krummrich Featured in Al Jazeera

on April 28, 2025

Europe leads global defence spending rise, awakening to security deficit

"I do believe we will see further increases in the years ahead. Europe recognises the need to stand on its own and not rely as heavily on the United States."

In a new piece on Al Jazeera, Global Guardian's Vice President of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich weighed in on Europe's rise in defense spending, mainly in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and how the U.S.'s retreat from the global stage portends more European spending in the future.

Global Guardian's Seth Krummrich Featured in Newsweek

on April 16, 2025

US Toughens Stance on Iran, Raising Risk of War

"There is a real chance for conflict in the region if the talks fail to produce forward progress. That said, it is a limited conflict. Air strikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, attacking regional proxies and government structures, are the most likely targets."

In Newsweek, Global Guardian Vice President of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich provided perspective on U.S. demands on Iran's nuclear program, which are hardening ahead of renewed talks.

Global Guardian's Michael Ballard Featured in Border Report

on April 4, 2025

Cartels targeting US firms in Mexico for theft, extortion

“We’ve also seen in some cases that some cartels have forced their way in through threat of violence and coercion into piggybacking onto these companies’ distribution networks to transport their drugs or human trafficking or whatever the case may be."

In an article for Border Report, Global Guardian's Director of Intelligence, Michael Ballard, provided analysis on cartels in Mexico may be targeting U.S. firms and their partners with with the threat of extortion, hijacking of trucks, and other criminal activities.

Global Guardian's Michael Ballard Featured in the Latin Times

on April 4, 2025

Extortion, Hijacking and Coercion: U.S. Companies in Mexico Face Increasing Threats from Cartels

"They basically hide cocaine, heroin, meth, fentanyl in shipments that have been pre-cleared by U.S. Customs. It's an easy way to get their product across the border."

In an article for The Latin Times, Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard gave additional context into the recently released Worldwide Threat Assessment, with insight as to how American companies operating in Mexico are facing mounting threats from cartels.

Global Guardian's Dale Buckner Featured on Security Management Podcast

on April 3, 2025

Safer Travels: Wrongful Detention, Active Assailants, and Duty of Care

"The world watched as this hurricane came through and there was not one weather-tracked pattern or warning that ever said Asheville, North Carolina is going to be in the damage zone."

In a podcast appearance for Security Management, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner discussed the organization's response to the 2024 hurricane that unexpectedly swept through North Carolina, and how businesses can prepare for such surprising outcomes.

Global Guardian's Michael Ballard Featured in Border Report

on April 1, 2025

Terror designation might prompt cartels to target Americans, expert says

“Is it counterproductive for the cartels to be doing this? It depends on how much pressure the U.S. places on them."

In an article for Border Report, Global Guardian's Director of Intelligence, Michael Ballard, provided analysis on how advances in drone technology may be helping Mexican cartels gain an advantage against U.S. border patrol agents.

Global Guardian's Joe Chafetz Featured in Security Management

on March 28, 2025

A Rising Threat: Using Drones to Conduct Corporate Espionage

"This level of state influence and the dual-use nature of the technology raise concerns, particularly when considering security vulnerabilities."

In Security Management, Global Guardian intelligence analyst Joe Chafetz was interviewed regarding the use of drones in an increasingly wider array of areas, including corporate espionage, as part of a larger analysis of global threats.

Global Guardian's Dale Buckner Featured In Security Management

on March 13, 2025

Five Years Later: Security in a Post-COVID World

“That’s what’s really changed in this post-COVID world. The definition of duty of care, going back to the word ‘care,’ now requires more physical or kinetic responses. No longer is it just pre-travel intel and an app alert and focused on medical.”

In an article for Security Management, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner discussed how duty of care and corporate security has evolved post-COVID-19. He highlights the shift from a primarily preventative approach to one that now demands a physical response to crises, emphasizing that true duty of care requires direct, on-the-ground support in an increasingly complex global landscape.

Global Guardian's Zev Faintuch Featured in Newsweek

on March 13, 2025

US Hammers Ally Facing Off China in Pacific With Tariffs

"Ultimately, China's intent in the wider Indo-Pacific is to displace the U.S. as the region's sheriff and to leverage hard power to dominate the trade and diplomatic relations it has with the region's countries."

In an article in Newsweek, Global Guardian Head of Research and Intelligence Zev Faintuch weighed in on the motivation behind the live-fire exercises conducted by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels in the Tasman Sea, demonstrating China's ability to disrupt Australia-New Zealand connections.

Global Guardian's Seth Krummrich Featured in Newsweek

on March 4, 2025

Putin Could Face His Biggest Threat After Ukraine War

"Much like their Afghan campaign, the massive number of [wounded in action] will be on full display daily in Russian life, a constant reminder of how Russia deceived its own people."

In Newsweek, Global Guardian Vice President of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich spoke to the threat that Russian soldiers, returning from conflict with Ukraine, could pose to Vladimir Putin in 2025 and beyond.

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