Should You Travel to the UK Right Now?

"Avoid known hotspots that focus on Islam and immigration including mosques, the offices of lawyers who provide legal aid for immigrants and community centers that cater to immigrant communities... The majority of protests and counter-protests revolve around these sites.”

In TravelPulse, Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich contributed his perspective to whether travel to the U.K., following a knife attack and subsequent unrest and riots, is advised right now. 

As Tensions Escalate in Middle East, Global Security Expert Offers Travel Guidance

"For every client I have in Israel that’s traveling and doing work there, I ask ’Is your current travel critical for your business’ continuity model? And if it is, then I advise taking some risk reduction measures. But in cases when it’s not critical or its routine travel, I suggest now is a perfect time to delay travel.”

In TravelPulse, Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich provided an in-depth perspective on the evolving situation in the Middle East in the wake of Israel's assassinations in Iran and Lebanon, and gave guidance on how travelers to the region should approach security and safety. 

On 31 July, the U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 Travel Advisory for Lebanon, advising citizens not to travel to the country amid increasing tensions between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran. The warning comes after Israel allegedly assassinated Hamas' political leader in a supposedly hardened apartment in Tehran, Iran. The Tehran strike itself comes a day after Israel eliminated a senior Hezbollah commander in southern Beirut in a targeted airstrike. All eyes are on Iran to see how it chooses to respond. The recent events have also triggered flight disruptions in the region.

With Big Event Security Under Spotlight, Have A Plan

“The bigger the event, the more coverage it has geographically, then that is where the greatest exposure is going to be."

In Family Wealth Report, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner weighs in on how to handle physical security when attending some of the world's biggest events, including the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. 

Americans urged to be cautious in Mexico after arrest of ‘El Mayo’

“You might see a disintegration of the Sinaloa cartel into two very powerful groups. There could be real violence in northwest Mexico where they have the most control."

In an article for Border Report, Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard shared his perspective on the fallout of the arrest of two high-level members of the Sinaloa cartel, and what changes the arrest could portend. 

French Olympic Security Caught Out by ‘Soft Underbelly’ Attacks

“They’ve put a very effective ring around Paris and you look for the very soft underbelly, and that’s everything outside Paris.”

In Bloomberg, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner weighed in on the attacks and sabotage that have already taken place during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. 

Paris 2024: HUge Security Operation In Place

"From a pure security perspective, I think Western governments, Western militaries, cyber agencies, security agencies from around the world are all supporting. And they have put their best foot forward…. I think you’re going to have a very secure environment, as much as feasible. But there are things that will never be completely secure and there are elements that can never be perfectly secure."

Following the rail attacks in France on the opening day of the Olympics, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner spoke with Sarah Campbell on the BBC to discuss the unique security risks of these Olympic Games and how Global Guardian has approached safeguarding clients in a challenging environment.  

SECURITY EXPERTS DISCUSS CHALLENGES DURING OLYMPIC GAMES IN PARIS

“It simply comes down to, you’ve got to plan,” said Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner. “You've got to have situational awareness and you need to know who you're going to call if you need additional assets.”

Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner and VP of Operations Spencer Tadken talk with WJLA ABC 7's Carl Willis to discuss the security challenges during the Paris Olympics and share how Global Guardian is supporting clients on the ground.

Threats to Olympics Turn Paris Into an Open-Air Fortress

“They’re going to try and disrupt the Games. The objective is to embarrass the French government and put a stain on the Games.”

In a Wall Street Journal article, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner discusses potential security risks to the Paris Olympics and why Russia is motivated to deploy cyber attacks to disrupt the Games.

Arsonists Attack French Rail Lines, Disrupting Olympic Travel to Paris

“The attack is more consistent, in our assessment, with Russian-linked acts of sabotage, which have become a regular occurrence throughout Europe in the past several months."

In Security Management, Global Guardian intelligence analyst Joe Chafetz provided expert insight into how the Paris Olympics have already been disrupted by a surprise arson attack on a French rail line, just hours before the Opening Ceremony was set to begin.