Episode 634: Dale Buckner, Army Colonel, Green Beret & CEO of Global Guardian

“All of those lessons learned about planning, communication, management of people, and operational excellence in the military—or any government agency for that matter—is something that I don’t think is replicable in corporate America.”
 
24-year US Army veteran and Global Guardian Co-Founder and CEO Dale Buckner sat down with SOFREP Radio to discuss how his background in special forces helped him transition into entrepreneurship and corporate America, offering guidance to government and military employees looking to forge a similar path.

In an Unstable World, Poor Crisis Planning Can End a Company; Warns Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner

On the latest episode of Coffee with Closers, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner sat down with Steve Burke from Pinkston to offer invaluable insight regarding building business resiliency amid increased global disruptions. This is a must listen for CEOs and business leaders interested in taking a proactive approach to crisis planning—and for anyone looking to understand today’s global threat landscape.

CEO Dale Buckner sat down with Julia Chatterley on CNN International to discuss a detailed account of the on-the-ground realities amid fighting in Sudan—and how this conflict will potentially play out in the coming days. Dale shared how Global Guardian is supporting clients with evacuation efforts and offered guidance to safeguard civilians in the area.

Ukraine likely to face bloody Crimea fight, satellite images show

“Crimea is one of the most defensible pieces of strategic real estate on the planet. It has all the things you want – defence in depth, extremely limited and narrow access points, air cover and the Black Sea Fleet to pick off invaders … Should we see an invasion, the conflict is bound to take a turn for the worse.”

Global Guardian leaders, including Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch and CEO Dale Buckner, comment in Al Jazeera on newly published satellite photos showing Russia's preparation to defend Crimea against a potential Ukrainian attack—and the implications it has on the Russia-Ukraine War. 

US businesses shy about attendance at China’s Davos

In a Financial Times article, CEO Dale Buckner comments on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted Global Guardian clients to carefully consider and plan for the risks that may come from a decoupling between China and the United States, ahead of the China Development Forum in Bejing.

Xi departs Putin meeting, after signalling strength in Russia-China alliance

"China also wants to keep Putin in power, as its current lopsided relationship is very beneficial, and weaken Russia's military to reduce the threat it poses to China."

Following President Xi's meeting with President Putin in Moscow, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch was featured in ABC News discussing the current relationship between China and Russia in light of the West's involvement in the Russia-Ukraine War. 

U.S. Embassy issues Mexico travel warnings to spring breakers

“We highly encourage people to go to Mexico and enjoy it. You just need to do a little bit of homework.”

In an article in The Washington Post by Hannah Sampson, Global Guardian CEO and President Dale Buckner urges travelers to make preparations should they encounter a crisis situation before going to Mexico—and anywhere in the world—and plan activities with safety in mind to avoid unnecessary risks.

Staying Ahead of a Crisis with a Strong Emergency Evacuation Policy

“Ultimately, organizations must ask: did their insurance or current duty of care provider effectively evacuate their employees out of harm’s way during recent global disruptions? If not, corporate leaders should consider changing their insurance broker and/or duty of care provider immediately as these global challenges are only accelerating in frequency and scale.”

In an op-ed for Security Management from ASIS International, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner discusses the importance of full-proof corporate evacuation policies—including how to vet providers, understand policy limitations, and ensure comprehensive protection for all employees—providing lessons learned from recent crises.

5 in Mexico arrested in kidnapping, deaths of Americans

"They want the U.S. government to see, 'Hey, we took responsibility for this—it was a mistake—let's just move on,' but I'm not sure that is going to fly this time."

In a segment on NewsNation, Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard discussed how the Gulf Cartel has become divided, leading to factions like the Scorpions, and the subsequent violence between these groups vying for the top spot in the region—as evident in the recent kidnapping and murder of Americans in Matamoros.

Bakhmut Will Fall. Here's What Russia Will Do Next

"That said, smaller counteroffensives could take place based on the tactical situation. Ukrainian planners, likely with some assistance, have done an exceptional job so far and we can expect them to continue to counter at opportune junctures."

In an article by Brendan Cole for Newsweek, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch discusses what will happen next in the Russia-Ukraine War if Russia take Bakhmut, including how Ukraine will potentially respond.