"Many business executives today have only ever operated in the world America built... However, those days are gone. America’s hegemonic power has dwindled, and an unstable multipolar system is taking its place."
In a new op-ed in Fair Observer, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch explains how a changing global political landscape is impacting businesses, and how they will need to pivot to survive.
“There’s a large behind-the-scenes effort of Russian psyops to try and undermine the sense of safety and security around the Olympics... I think you’re likely to see something similar pop-up in Germany during the EUROs given that Germany’s also been supportive of Ukraine during the conflict.”
In Security Management's recent post about Germany's security needs ahead of the UEFA European Championship 2024, Global Guardian's Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard shared his perspective on the risks and challenges of throwing a massively popular event in such complicated times.
“France is a target for Islamist attacks due to its leadership role in campaigns against the Islamic State and al-Qaeda in Africa and its large, relatively marginalized Muslim community.”
Security Management's recent post about rising terrorism concerns in Paris, France ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics highlighted Global Guardian's extensive report outlining threats to the Games, and how to stay safe if you're headed to the country this summer.
"Those attacks have probably already begun, he said, and are likely to multiply, with French authorities going 'on the offensive' as the games approach to crack down on groups planning attacks."
Global Guardian CEO and President Dale Buckner was featured in The Washington Post's piece on how Russia is looking to disrupt the 2024 Paris Olympics via disinformation, propaganda, and artificial intelligence.
“We think this is the number one security threat to the Games. With AI now you’re going to have a level of disinformation we haven’t seen before.”
As pro-Russia propaganda spreads disinformation about the Paris Olympics, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner warns travelers that artificial intelligence and hacking could lead to disruptions and unrest at the Games in Bloomberg.
"Seeing that Putin considers Crimea to be formal Russian territory, Putin's red line has already been crossed."
In Newsweek, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch provided his perspective alongside other experts on how the shifting state of the Ukraine-Russia war may provoke further aggression by the Kremlin.
"Global trade has long taken for granted the stability and security of shipping routes. That is simply not a fair assumption today. Accepting this reality is the first step toward preparing your business to withstand the pressures of unstable supply chains. Building redundancy into business models and nearshoring operations is integral to survival in this new multi-polar environment. The world is changing, and the seas are no exception."
In Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch discusses significant geopolitical and environmental threats impacting the world’s shipping chokepoints, as shared in Global Guardian's 2024 Worldwide Threat Assessment. Zev highlights potential scenarios to help business leaders understand the implications of these threats on supply chains — and the global economy — in order to build business resiliency amid this new multi-polar environment.
"In Global Guardian’s recently published Global Risk Assessment, Mexico was classified as a high-risk country on par with Haiti, which is essentially a failed state as gangs are currently in control of most of the country."
In Geopolitical Monitor's coverage of Mexico's upcoming election, Global Guardian's 2024 Risk Map — which highlights country-specific security risk ratings — was a featured asset that helps demonstrate the precarious position Mexico finds itself in as cartel violence rises.
"Our administration is trying to shape behavior, but this comes down to how Hamas and Israel see the world, how determined they both are, and who is going to push through and succeed."
Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich provided analysis to ABC News on the current status of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and how what's happening on the ground shapes conversations around the negotiation table.
"This is where precision will matter…. You’re trying to thread the needle where you’re trying to...attrit the Hamas fighters that are left. At the same time, the real risk of dropping large munitions is you can start killing Israeli hostages. This is going to be very difficult."
Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner discussed the latest developments in the Middle East with Bloomberg’s Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz on Balance of Power, including insight into the complexities of the situation in Rafah and Israel’s fight with Hezbollah in the north.
