Executive Travel Security Experts Review North Korea’s Missile Test Launches On Sunday, February 12, 2017, North Korea successfully test-fired a new type of intermediate-range ballistic missile, claiming it demonstrated another advance in its weapons program. US tensions are high with North Korea now, as they have made additional tests since February, including one yesterday. North […]
The US presidential inauguration 2017 will take place this weekend and it’s one of the most controversial in a number of years. This past election cycle and subsequent election of Donald Trump as US President has been hotly debated and protested against for many months now. All this will come to a head this weekend […]
The US Presidential election is just days away and security is paramount for the candidates. One of the issues security professionals need to deal with is to make sure that the vehicle their particular candidate will be using is safe from harm, including protection from IED (improvised explosive device) bombs. Below are some helpful tips […]
Executive Travel Security Experts Discuss Fethullah Gulen and the Coup in Turkey Fethullah Gulen, leader of the Hizmet movement, is accused of being the mastermind behind the Turkey coup attempt in July. Turkey has had an unfortunate history of military coups, having experienced three since the end of World War II. Earlier this year, the […]
This week’s UN General Assembly heightens executive travel security concerns in the New York City area, especially following Saturday’s bombing. The New York bombing injured 29 people in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood and other bombs were found in New Jersey as well as an additional pressure cooker bomb several blocks away from the one that exploded […]
International Security Review of Brexit and Potential Consequences Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) on June 23rd, popularly dubbed ‘Brexit,’ will have a significant impact on global economics, politics, and security. Whether the change will be for better or worse remains a mystery, despite intense and diverse speculation by experts. Brexit appears to […]
As this year’s summer travel season starts to heat up, take note of the extra time it may cost you to wait in the long airport security lines before boarding your plane. This year, it’s especially an issue because people are wary of increasingly long lines from Transportation Security Administration airport security checkpoints. Airport Security […]
Greece, A Potential Travel Bargain As the issues surrounding the Greek economy and overall financial situation continue to linger, some wonder as to whether the turmoil will discourage foreigners from travel to Greece. However, this country may prove to be a big bargain for business and recreational travelers as the Greek economy is battered in […]
The November 2015 Paris attacks killed over 100 innocent people and have caused many to question the state of international travel security. Some travelers may be wondering if it is safe to visit France or other European countries so soon after a major terrorist attack. After all, over 160 police raids have been conducted in […]
IMG Note: The following article discusses the tragic shooting in Medellin Colombia of an American traveler. By resisting the demands of his gunmen, John Mariani increased his chance of potential danger in Columbia, a country where violence and petty crime are still an issue. The article goes on to discuss travel security tips for international […]