Itaewon, four years on: the crowd crush that was forecast, reported and not acted on
The 2022 Itaewon crowd crush killed 159 people in a district where authorities expected a very large crowd. South Korea’s own audit found the warnings existed and the response did not.
Cartel fragmentation in Mexico: what it means for corporate travel
Two of Mexico’s largest criminal organizations lost their leaders within 19 months. National homicide figures are falling while extortion sets records. Here is what that means for routes, lodging and movement decisions.
OSINT for protective teams: what it can and can’t tell you
Open-source intelligence is the fastest way to see a principal the way an adversary does. It is also easy to over-read, and during a crisis it fills with fakes. Where it helps, where it stops, and how to collect it responsibly.
When conditions change: setting evacuation decision points early
In 2026, commercial flights out of the Middle East disappeared faster than official help arrived. Why departure triggers, a named decision-maker and pre-arranged options need to be agreed before the trip.
ISO 31030 in plain terms: duty of care for traveling executives
ISO 31030 is guidance, not a certificate. What the travel risk management standard actually asks of an organization, how a family office or small firm can apply it, and why the records matter most.
Protest activity near high-profile venues: indicators to plan around
Most protests near events are lawful and peaceful. The real risk is blocked access, delayed arrivals and exposure. The signals show up weeks in advance if you know where to look.
Reading the D1–D6 threat matrix
Every scored MXSG product rates the same six threat domains. How the ratings are built, what each band requires of you, and how to read a matrix in the two minutes before a decision.
What an advance work report should give your detail
An advance report earns its place when the detail lead can act on it at 0600 without making a phone call. What belongs in it, what doesn’t, and how to keep it current.