"No external pressure will prevent Israel from finishing the job − that is, eradicating Hamas’ infrastructure, degrading its fighting capabilities and creating the foundation for a Hamas-free future Gaza."
In a new piece in USA Today, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch joins the discussion of the many factors at play as the war between Israel and Hamas passes the five-month mark.
"I think you need to be able to get out there and live your life. You just simply need to be able to answer those questions and then you’ll have a defensive mechanism if something bad occurred."
Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner sat down with Carson Wealth's Josh Klooz on the latest episode of the Wisdom & Wealth podcast to discuss current physical and cyber security threats—and how travel is a risk multiplier. Watch the full episode for insight on how to effectively mitigate your risk as you work and travel, including the critical questions you should answer before taking a trip.
"Avdiivka was a pyrrhic victory but a victory nonetheless. The ground behind it is flatter and the breaching of this stronghold calls into question Ukraine's overall strategy amid the hold-up in U.S. Congress."
In Newsweek, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch weighs in on the current situation in Ukraine, where Russia has continued to make gains in early 2024.
"Waiting for an opportunity to go in and get people who are sick or injured or pinned down, extracting them and then moving them all the way across the border through a war zone where there are bombed-out bridges, bombed-out infrastructure—these are all things that are challenges you can’t really see on a map.”
On CNN International, CEO Dale Buckner provided insight into the current state of the Russia-Ukraine War on the two-year anniversary—and recounted Global Guardian’s significant role in evacuating clients from Ukraine both at the onset of the conflict and throughout its duration.
"One thing I think historians will take away from this war is that it marked a turning point in European defense."
In a front-page article in USA Today, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch discusses the current state of the Russia-Ukraine war two years following Russia's invasion, commenting on Russia's ability to produce and obtain weapons and lessons learned for future European defense strategies.
“Exit bans are the most recent example of geopolitical tensions bleeding into the corporate world, but there is no indication that it will be the last.”
As arbitrary detainment of business executives becomes more frequent in China, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner advises companies to adopt a comprehensive strategy that includes thorough risk assessments, cybersecurity measures, and strategic planning to ensure employee safety and corporate stability in an op-ed for the Fair Observer.
“With this election coming up, you may see the cartels not get their way. And if they can’t pay off the politicians, they’ll coerce them with violence. We have seen they are certainly capable of that."
Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard provided a situation update on Mexico for Border Report, discussing why violence in the region could ramp up in 2024 as powerful cartels, particularly the Sinaloa cartel, fracture and battle for control.
“Planning isn’t about going the extra mile — it’s about protecting the lives and livelihoods of countless individuals. Any company left reacting to a crisis is already behind.”
In an op-ed for Security Magazine, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch discusses why corporate leaders must double down on their role in safeguarding business operations and their workforce against geopolitical risks, drawing on lessons learned from the Russia-Ukraine War and recent geopolitical conflicts.
On NBC News, Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard discussed the updated travel advisories that the United States issued for Jamaica and the Bahamas following an increase in violence. Mike encouraged travelers to be vigilant about maintaining situational awareness while they visit those two countries, including spending less time on their phones. Click below to watch the full news segment.
“If you go back to how we met—it was a network. It was having a connection. That is really Global Guardian’s secret sauce. It’s that we have that network in those 135 countries that we practice with all the time.”
On the Beyond the O.R. podcast, SVP Michael Coleman discussed how Global Guardian evacuated Dr. Kevin Brenner and his group of travelers from the Atlas Mountains immediately following last year’s devastating earthquake in Morocco. Hear both sides of the evacuation story, and how Global Guardian supports traveling clients with 24/7 response and ground teams around the world.
