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August 2026 TorchStone Global Monthly Executive Protection Report

August 2026 TorchStone Executive Protection Report

TorchStone Global believes that broader situational awareness and intelligence are key to providing quality executive protection—whether the principal is a Fortune 500 CEO, international celebrity, or local city council member. Our monthly executive protection report catalogues incidents we have captured through our open-source searches that are relevant to the practice of executive protection. We hope…

July 2026 TorchStone Global Monthly Executive Protection Report

TorchStone GlobalAugust 12, 2026

TorchStone is co-hosting a webinar with Ontic on Thursday, September 24 at 11 am CT where we’ll reflect on the insights derived from three years of Monthly Executive Protection report data and the trends we’ve observed since its launch in May 2023. Register here. TorchStone Global believes that broader situational awareness and intelligence are key to…

June 2026 TorchStone Global Monthly Executive Protection Report

TorchStone GlobalJuly 13, 2026

TorchStone Global believes that broader situational awareness and intelligence are key to providing quality executive protection—whether the principal is a Fortune 500 CEO, international celebrity, or local city council member. Our monthly executive protection report catalogues incidents we have captured through our open-source searches that are relevant to the practice of executive protection. We hope…

May 2026 TorchStone Global Monthly Executive Protection Report

TorchStone GlobalJune 12, 2026

TorchStone Global believes that broader situational awareness and intelligence are key to providing quality executive protection—whether the principal is a Fortune 500 CEO, international celebrity, or local city council member. Our monthly executive protection report catalogues incidents we have captured through our open-source searches that are relevant to the practice of executive protection. We hope…

April 2026 TorchStone Global Monthly Executive Protection Report

TorchStone GlobalMay 8, 2026

TorchStone Global believes that broader situational awareness and intelligence are key to providing quality executive protection—whether the principal is a Fortune 500 CEO, international celebrity, or local city council member. Our monthly executive protection report catalogues incidents we have captured through our open-source searches that are relevant to the practice of executive protection. We hope…

Climate Extremists: Evolving Tactics and Targets

TorchStone GlobalNovember 17, 2023

Climate extremists’ evolving tactics require deep understanding of motivations so those targeted may engage or mitigate threats effectively.

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Surviving Economic Crimes: Part with Your Possessions, Not with Your Life

TorchStone GlobalJuly 18, 2023

When faced with street crime, it’s better to part with your possessions than risk injury or death. While many may feel the instinct to “stand up for themselves”, street criminals can act unpredictably. Ideally, people can avoid becoming victims by practicing common sense precautions, but once an attack has begun, the safest course of action…

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Updated: Dangerous Admirers How to Protect Public Figures From Harassers

TorchStone GlobalJuly 6, 2023

An updated to our previous post, Dangerous Admirers: How to Protect Public Figures From Harassers As Legal Protections Are in Jeopardy, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 7-2 on June 27 to vacate a Colorado state conviction of a man who sent over 1,000 concerning messages to singer/songwriter Coles Whalen, determining that his speech was protected…

Staying Safe When Visiting an Unfamiliar Location

TorchStone GlobalJune 21, 2023

Planning and preparation can help you stay safe in any unfamiliar location. Research extensively, utilize tools such as mapping and crime data, and establish contingency plans before entering an unknown area. Adopt a mindset of awareness and responsibility and remember to prioritize safety over seeking recording an event.

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Business Continuity Concerns Amidst Taiwan-U.S. Meeting Part 1

International, Security, TorchStone GlobalMarch 28, 2023

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is set to meet with the US Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, during a stopover in Los Angeles on 5-7 April. It is understood the meeting is taking place in the U.S. to avoid a hostile Chinese response like the one that followed Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan last…

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Busting Myths Surrounding Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera

International, TorchStone GlobalMarch 17, 2023

There are many myths surrounding Mexico’s cartels—Joaquín Guzmán Loera, known as “El Chapo” in particular. The article debunks the myth of Guzmán as simply a businessman, shows the Sinaloa Cartel’s aggressive nature, and talks about Guzmán’s involvement in the cartels’ expansion plans. Believing in these myths can lead to an incorrect contextual framework and a…

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Residential Security: A Layered Approach

TorchStone GlobalAugust 30, 2022

Before beginning to design and implement any security program, it is important to first conduct a thorough baseline threat assessment. It should provide a thorough understanding of the security environment where the residence is located, as well as the current and historical trends for crime, terrorism, and civil unrest in the nation and the city.…