In the aftermath of the devasting wildfires in Maui, CEO Dale Buckner discusses Global Guardian’s response on the ground, assisting clients with evacuation and supply delivery—and offers insight for business leaders planning for and facing crises of varying degree. Click below to listen to the Kennedy Saves the World podcast episode.
“If a family office’s security plan centres on anonymity, they have failed to understand the current threat in this digital age.”
In CampdenFB, Global Guardian SVP of Strategic Partnerships Michael Coleman weighs in on emerging digital threats and the most effective security measures to protect against cyberattacks. Click below to read the full article—including why it’s critical to ensure all family office staff members are included in any security program.
“We’re seeing more weather-related, climate-related events than ever before. The power of these things and the speed at which they’re moving seems to be ever-increasing.”
In an article for the Washington Post, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner weighs in with the most important step travelers need to consider as part of planning a trip to any destination: disaster preparedness. Dale also reviews key questions you need to answer before you hit the road
"The tail-risk scenario could include France and the U.S. aiding an anti-coup coalition led by Nigeria and Chad and Wagner could help lead the Malian military into the fray," Faintuch said. "Should Niger invite the presence of Wagner, then only Chad would stand in the way of creating a [pro-Moscow] contiguous belt across Africa."
Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch outlines how the coup in Niger could devolve and what is at stake in this recent Newsweek article.
“The best defense to insulate yourself from risk is knowledge. Knowledge is power, and there’s no better way to protect yourself than preparing before you go.”
Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard and Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch sit down with Forbes contributor Michael Goldstein to discuss Global Guardian's recently released report on the most dangerous countries in the world. Ballard and Faintuch weigh in on a few of the destinations highlighted, including Mexico, Somalia and Iraq, where a Princeton graduate student was recently taken hostage.
"Whether taking a business or leisure trip, travelers should understand the risks associated with a destination—kidnapping, cyber threats, crime, poor medical care, etc.—and think through the worst-case scenarios. The most prepared traveler or organization will have a concrete plan to address any potential threats they may encounter, thus minimizing their risk."
In TravelPulse, President and CEO Dale Buckner sits down with Donald Wood to discuss how Global Guardian helps travelers mitigate a range of travel risks present around the world—from medical emergencies to kidnappings—and offers advice to prepare for your upcoming trip to Mexico and other destinations.
"At least for now, this is an attritional war. Ukraine needs continued NATO support to continue fighting. And NATO is cementing its support without drastically escalating the conflict."
In USA Today, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch discusses the alliance communique's decision to not extend NATO membership to Ukraine and what it means for the war going forward.
"Tulum is the most obvious example where you see violence erupt as people are fighting for the street retail sales of the drug trade, folks who are selling drugs to tourists. That’s a change we’ve seen in the past couple of years."
Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard sits down with Border Report to discuss what makes Mexico one of the most dangerous countries in the world according to Global Guardian—and why travelers need to be prepared should they encounter a security incident.
"The idea here is more of a shaping operation and less of an immediate indicator foreshadowing a large-scale cross river with armor."
Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch discusses Ukraine's advances at the Dnieper River and the potential implications on the Russia-Ukraine war.
“The easiest way to convince your client not to implement security measures is to have it become intrusive in their life or an inconvenience. Security needs to be built around the lifestyle of the individual and/or family. They should not have to conform to the security; it’s the security procedures and mitigation that need to conform to the client."
In the July edition of the International Travel and Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ), SVP of Strategic Solutions Michael Coleman discusses how Global Guardian approaches security for high-net-worth executives and their families—building tailored programs around the client that address all threat vectors present while traveling, including medical emergencies, kidnap, ransom, and extortion events, and security crises of varying degree.
