For over 15 years, I've worked as an executive consultant, helping organizations navigate the complexities of global security, intelligence, and travel risk management. I've seen what distinguishes those who excel in high-risk environments like conflict zones, emerging markets, or disaster-prone regions from those who falter.

Join Pete Morton and Kervin Aucoin from Aucoin Analytics, and the Podcast "This Week Explained." This topic is essential as the threat level will likely continue to increase...especially for those sending people abroad.

It happens almost every time and has become extremely predictable. A high-profile violent event occurs, receives widespread media coverage, and eventually fades from the news cycle. Soon after, a suspiciously similar event takes place, followed by another and then another. It seems that bad ideas spread just as quickly (if not faster) than good ones. This phenomenon is known as copycat crime.

In our present digital culture, we are inundated with vast amounts of data, an endless stream of videos, and news from every corner of the globe. If anything, we may be the most information-saturated generation in history. Our information is often tailored to our preferences, sometimes without our awareness.

In our present digital culture, we are inundated with vast amounts of data, an endless stream of videos, and news from every corner of the globe. If anything, we may be the most information-saturated generation in history. Our information is often tailored to our preferences, sometimes without our awareness.

Want to learn how to quickly sift through open-source data? Watch our brief video. Make sure to visit our training resources for more comprehensive sessions and services to help you set up your own feeds.

Our ability to handle crises is not determined by our birth but rather by our education and experience. The idea that we will automatically rise to the challenge in a life-threatening situation is a fallacy that marketing companies in the media often exploit as they try to connect with people by stroking their egos.

Travel insurance is essential for any traveler, providing peace of mind and financial security against unforeseen events such as trip cancellations, medical emergencies, or baggage loss. However, travelers who visit high-risk destinations often face a less-discussed challenge: the limitations and exclusions embedded within the legal terms of their travel insurance policies.

During a crisis, clear communication and the ability to identify critical information is of utmost importance. This is why the military has standardized the practice of subtly telling everyone to 'shut up' in all of their Tactical Operations Centers (TOCs).