"Parity in the types, levels and locations of attacks reflects that both sides are deliberately calibrating their responses."
In an article in The New York Times, Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich weighs in on the developing situation between India and Pakistan, where a ceasefire has been announced but tensions and conflicts remain unresolved.
“It’s also competing with a tide of growing [domestic] toxicity. When soldiers don’t return home, or don’t go, that’s going to tear at the fabric of Israeli society. It plays out at every dinner table.”
In a new piece on Al Jazeera, Global Guardian's Vice President of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich provided perspective on the tensions in Israel between continuing the war in Gaza or prioritizing the release of captives.
"Conflict now extends beyond governments and nation-states, placing businesses of every size on the front lines."
In a Fair Observer op-ed, Global Guardian's Head of Research and Intelligence Zev Faintuch examines how a new security landscape has placed private businesses on the front lines of the world's most difficult geopolitical conflicts—and what those firms must do in response. These insights are explored in-depth in Global Guardian's latest Worldwide Threat Assessment.
"The Ukrainian front isn't about to collapse. Ukraine's indigenous drone production and its drone corps have time and time again shown analysts the situation is less desperate in the short-term than it may appear."
In an article in Newsweek, Global Guardian Head of Research and Intelligence Zev Faintuch provided insight into how the war between Russia and Ukraine is developing, and what comes next as the two sides appear unable to negotiate successfully for peace.
"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.
"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.
“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.
"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.
"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.
“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.
