The war in Iran has plunged the Middle East into a period of instability that is likely to have ripple effects beyond the conflict. Richard Gardiner considers how the current situation has exacerbated existing tensions, and will continue to drive the threat of further instability within the region and abroad.
From energy prices to supply chains to global productivity, the impact of the Middle East conflict has been nothing short of extensive. While the trajectory of the conflict remains uncertain, Shannon Lorimer explores the volatility, instability and disruption likely to persist even in the case of a de-escalation.
The war between Iran, Israel and the US has driven unprecedented security and economic challenges for Gulf states. Tamsin Hunt considers the shifting geopolitical positions of Gulf countries as these states try to re-establish stability, reassure investors, and shield against future conflict.
Amid the losses of several key officials and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the Islamic Republic of Iran must maintain its internal stability while fighting a war against the US and Israel. Neo Tsotetsi explores the domestic challenges to stability, and the outsized role Iran’s Revolutionary Guard will play in securing it.
Despite growing surveillance and increasingly restricted access to weapons globally, active assailant attacks continue to pose a significant threat in the travel security landscape. Through analysing active assailant incidents in 2025, Neo Tsotetsi unpacks factors which will continue to drive the threat in the coming year.
Hijackings continue to pose significant risks for businesses and private citizens as global economic pressures drive demand for cheaper goods on black markets. Neil Mugabe examines notable trends in hijackings in 2025, and key hotspots where such events are likely to occur.
The proliferation of social media, digital currencies and artificial intelligence (AI) has provided new avenues for threat actors to enhance kidnapping and extortion schemes. As continued technological advancements diversify victim profiles and complicate efforts to curb these crimes, the threat is likely to persist and continue to evolve in the coming…
As political instability and conflict events continue to drive threats to foreign nationals, travellers and commercial operators, Richard Gardiner interviews Paul Padman, S-RM’s Deputy Head of Crisis Response, to discuss recent trends in evacuations, and best practices for companies navigating high-risk environments and volatile situations.
2025 was a year filled with travel disruptions as a result of a shifting geopolitical landscape, regional conflict, and in some cases, domestic political dynamics. Tamsin Hunt examines some of the security trends that will continue to affect global travel over the coming year.
Gen Z protests have emerged as a global phenomenon in recent years, affecting at least 12 countries in 2025. With further such protests expected in 2026, Neo Tsotetsi explores the long-simmering grievances driving these movements, as well as their innovative use of technology to maintain momentum.
Amid heightened geopolitical tension and rivalry, the ways in which countries compete to secure influence and strategic goals have shifted in recent years. Richard Gardiner explores how conflict dynamics are likely to unfold in 2026, and the implications these may have for commercial operators in key hotspots.
With 2026 setting the stage for highly contested elections in US, Hungary, Israel and others, Tamsin Hunt explores the implications of potential outcomes for domestic stability and regional dynamics.