Transnational Instability & Nontraditional Threats: The New Frontline of Global Security
In the current geopolitical climate, the most pressing security challenges are no longer confined to battlefields or the agendas of global powers. Instead, increasing global instability stems from a complex mix of climate change, resource scarcity, and mass migration.
Kyiv-ing Peace a Chance: After-Action Report on Recent US, Russia, and Ukraine Summits
On August 15, 2025, the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska hosted the Trump–Putin summit, marking the Russian leader’s first visit to US soil since 2015.
Tropical Storm: Erin on the Side of Caution
Tropical Storm Erin is currently tracking across the Atlantic, bringing sustained winds near 45 mph and higher gusts, according to the latest National Hurricane Center advisory.
Making Waves: Under the Surface of US-Russian Tensions
In early August 2025, two US nuclear-powered submarines were relocated to strategically significant regions near Russia.
Friendly Fire: When Attacking Yourself is the Best Defense
Nefarious actors are using machine learning to create deepfake voices, synthetic audio creations that have the same vocal, intonation, and pacing structure as an individual you may know very well.
Sounds Like Trouble: The Deepfake Voice Dilemma
Nefarious actors are using machine learning to create deepfake voices, synthetic audio creations that have the same vocal, intonation, and pacing structure as an individual you may know very well.
Gone Phishing: How Hackers Hooked Millions
Large-scale gatherings, such as fireworks displays, concerts, and sporting events, have long been considered attractive targets for lone actors or extremist groups. Expect increased patrols, bag checks, and drone surveillance in major metro areas.
Stars, Stripes, and Security Alerts: Potential Risk for Independence Day 2025
Large-scale gatherings, such as fireworks displays, concerts, and sporting events, have long been considered attractive targets for lone actors or extremist groups. Expect increased patrols, bag checks, and drone surveillance in major metro areas.
RMS International’s Risk Briefing — Q3 2025
Q3 2025 will be marked by geopolitical flashpoints, cyber and infrastructure vulnerabilities, inflation-related stress in emerging markets, and increasingly severe climate-linked events. The convergence of armed conflict, economic fragility, and disruptive technologies makes this quarter especially volatile.
Exfil and Chill: Evacuation Insurance in an Increasingly Chaotic World
The start of the Israeli-led Operation Rising Lion on June 13, 2025, has prompted travel and logistical nightmares not just in Israel, with the closure of Ben Gurion Airport, but regionally across the Middle East. As of mid June 2025, around 40,000 non Israeli tourists—primarily vacationers and business travelers—are considered stranded in Israel due to ongoing regional tensions, closed airspace, and flight cancellations.