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TorchStone publishes The Watch to assist our readers in proactively managing risk—whether personal, professional, or organizational—in an increasingly insecure world. The featured articles, blog posts, and expert interviews address vulnerabilities and issues we have frequently encountered while safeguarding high profile individuals, wealthy families, multinational corporations, and international sporting events across six continents. Now, more than ever, security seems to be a precious commodity. Our goal is to give you more of it through The TorchStone Watch.
SPOTLIGHT ISSUE
Keeping Executives Safe During Protests
By TorchStone Intelligence Analyst Mare Cunningham
Implementing effective strategies to ensure safety of corporate executives who must attend possible protest situations is paramount. Tactics and measures that can be implemented to mitigate potential threats, protect executives, and maintain a secure environment are discussed. Cultivating a culture of awareness and preparedness within executive teams further strengthens their ability to respond calmly and effectively to unforeseen situations, bolstering both personal safety and professional resilience.
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International Labor Day: Protests, Unrest, and Business Continuity 2024
May 1 has been associated with large gatherings to celebrate the return of warm weather in the northern hemisphere for thousands of years. However, it began taking on a more confrontational tone in the late 19th century following the Haymarket incident in Chicago, IL. In the modern era, May Day rallies still promote workers’ rights, including the right to unionize. However, the causes have expanded to include a broad spectrum of issues associated with the political left.
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March 2024 TorchStone Global Monthly Executive Protection Report
The TorchStone Executive Protection Report tracked 21 domestic and 23 international security incidents or updates to prior incidents impacting high-profile individuals during the month of March 2024. 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 movie star, or local city council member.
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Waiting for Iran’s Revenge
Iran has expressed outrage over the attack on its consular facility and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed revenge. Threats of retribution made by the Iranian Supreme Leader and other senior Iranian officials have generated considerable conjecture about when and where such attacks may occur.
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Disruptions Associated with Upcoming Elections Part 2
More than half of the world’s population is scheduled to vote in elections across nearly 40 countries in 2024. Protests or conflicts in the lead-up to and response to contentious elections have the potential to threaten employees, physical assets, and supply chains around the world. TorchStone has identified eight election flashpoints that corporate security offices should monitor and develop response plans for in case the situation deteriorates quickly. Part 1 of this report covers South Africa, Mexico, Moldova, and the United States.
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The Extinction Rebellion — What It Is and How It Impacts Industries Far Beyond Energy
Scott Stewart shares his expertise on the Extinction Rebellion with Ontic’s Protective Intelligence Podcast host Fred Burton, and how his firm provides advice to corporations on how to best protect themselves and their employees in this environment. While not all activity poses a threat, it’s important for companies to be hyper-aware of activity and the measures activists can take.
READ MORE >BBC Sounds: Burn Wild Podcast – The Line
There is a school of thought in activism—all movements need a radical flank to succeed. In the podcast, Burn Wild Episode 6: The Line, TorchStone VP Scott Stewart discusses the grievance narrative of Extinction Rebellion (XR).
READ MORE >How to Get on a Watchlist Episode 5: How to Kidnap an Executive
“How to get on a Watchlist” is a new podcast from the team at Encyclopedia Geopolitica. In this installment, How to Get on a Watchlist Episode 5: How to Kidnap an Executive, TorchStone VP Scott Stewart discusses executive kidnappings.
READ MORE >With drug cartel violence, is it safe to travel to Mexico? Security experts weigh in
US tourism is ramping up again in Mexico, but so are the headlines regarding drug cartel violence. TorchStone Vice President of Intelligence Scott Stewart joins the discussion about how safe it is to travel to Mexico.
READ MORE >Perspectives on the Shinzo Abe Assassination
Perspectives on the Shinzo Abe Assassination whitepaper from AT-RISK International, Emergent Risk International, Ontic and Torchstone Global analyzes the July 2022 assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and addresses the broad range of global security implications for individuals and businesses.
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