After months of tension over Rafah, White House appears to recalibrate strategy on Israel

"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. 

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BALANCE OF POWER: Israel Plans Possible Rafah Operation

"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.

How to combine work and leisure travel — while staying safe

“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.

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Balance of power: insight into Israel-Hamas war on the ground and hostage extraction

“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.

Fentanyl will flow to US despite arrest of brother of ‘El Mencho’

"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.

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Ukraine on Brink of Losing Key Strongholds Before Western Aid Arrives

"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.

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A new report discusses emerging global threats

"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.

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Five geopolitical threats that could rock the world and how to manage them

“Today, we have interconnectivity without internationalism. In 2024, geopolitics is now a topline business concern, not just for different risk managers in travel, compliance, and operations.”

In an article in StrategicRISK, Global Guardian's new Worldwide Threat Assessment for 2024 is analyzed, as the report highlights the top five threats to internationally operating businesses and travelers. 

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Haitian PM tenders resignation after Jamaica talks

"Countries with actual stakes in the region will need to step up and help shore up security."

As Haiti's unelected prime minister, Ariel Henry, plans to step down in the wake of increasingly unrest and violence, Global Guardian Intelligence Director Michael Ballard weighs in on the responsibility of CARICOM nations.

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Uncertainty to Strategy: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Business Travel Risk

"Risks that seemed outrageous or farfetched in prior years are now accepted as a common feature of international business travel. Cyber attacks, hacking, ransomware, stolen IP, even the detainment of corporate executives—the threats to travelers and their companies are constantly expanding."

While traditional risks to travelers continue to persist, geopolitics are further impacting the risk landscape—and thus, the security of your travelers. In this evolving world, safety isn’t impossible, but it requires intentionality—and Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner shared how business leaders should approach safeguarding their travelers in a new article for Business Travel News.

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