"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.
“If your company does not offer support, you have to have your own plan. If you and your family or friends are in an environment where things go sideways and you're not covered, you should then have your own duty of care provider."
Global Guardian CEO and President Dale Buckner sat down with Lee Hafner of Employee Benefit News to discuss the rise in "bleisure" trips — employees combining vacation with business trips — and how employers should approach duty of care coverage for employees and their families should they encounter an emergency situation.
“It’s going to be a two-step process... the initial exchange has to go well, and then politically, in the background, there has to be alignment. If that happens, then you can see a path to a truce or a permanent cease-fire.”
Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner sat down with Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg's Balance of Power to share his perspective on reports that the IDF and Hamas are close to a deal that could bring about a hostage exchange — and what that could mean for the conflict in the Middle East. Dale also provided insight into the high-risk alternatives to a deal.
"There may be some after-effects internally, where they operate a little bit more carefully, but I don’t think this is going to have a long- or even short-term impact on their operations.”
In an article for Border Report, Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard discussed the arrest of a key Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader this week in Mexico — and why this arrest is likely to have little impact on the cartel's operations and activity.
"Both the Russians and Ukrainians need to improve their negotiating hand ahead of the U.S. elections when we could see a major policy inflection point in terms of support."
In Newsweek, Global Guardian Senior Intelligence Analyst Zev Faintuch weighs in on Ukraine, where a new aid package from the U.S. may not arrive in time to help stem losses against Russian forces.
"Today, we find ourselves in a world of interconnectedness without the cohesive unity of international cooperation. Geopolitical dynamics have become a paramount concern for businesses, surpassing the purview of traditional risk management sectors like travel, compliance, and operations.”
CEO Dale Buckner commented on the release of Global Guardian's 2024 Worldwide Threat Assessment, highlighting pertinent geopolitical developments and emerging risks, with a focus on how they will shape future safety and security concerns for global businesses.
