Saturday marks the six month anniversary of the massacre at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. As the case with the Charleston shooting was, the same predictable responses ensued afterwards. The press tirelessly inundated the viewers with experts...
Peace on the Peninsula? A Step, not a Turning Point
The buzz heard around the world this week contained various phrases concluding that peace on the Korean Peninsula is imminent. We have seen countless pictures and videos of the two Korean leaders meeting at the DMZ and crossing onto each other’s territory for the...
International Travel Caution: 5 Important Tips for Spring Break and Summer Travelers
Spring break has arrived, or is about to for schools and universities in the U.S., and that ushers in a lot of international travel. This time of year, school groups, travel groups, church/mission groups and individual adventurers make their plans and final...
Israel: Monitoring the Iranian Buildup in Syria
Israel is keeping a close eye on developments within Syria. Iran has taken advantage of the Syrian civil war to move more troops and military hardware into the region. They are also constructing hardened bases pointing to a permanent Iranian military presence in...
Russia Expands in the Mediterranean while the US Looks Elsewhere
The dust is finally settling in Syria as the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have largely defeated ISIL in the East, and pro-regime forces have pushed back rebels in the West. And while the United States increasingly shifts its focus from Syria to North...
Muslim Migration: Europe’s Delimma
Muslim migration and the resulting importation of Islamic extremism to Europe, as European intelligence agencies define it, is quickly changing the security, cultural, religious and legal landscape. This, combined with an exceptionally high Muslim birthrate compared...
Social Networking Sites: Tools for Cyber Espionage?
Social networking is everywhere. There’s simply no getting around it. As smart phones have become commonplace, social networks have become even more pervasive. Society practically demands that people have a Facebook account to remain socially aware, and job seekers...
Violent Incidents Reduced with Suitable Reporting Tools?
In looking back at recent mass shootings, in the majority of incidents, there are indicators, and one or more persons are informed prior to the violent incident occurring. After the Sutherland Springs shooting , our team at Counter Threat Group, LLC was asked what...
Iranian Uprising: Mass Protests Against Regime
Tyranny eventually leads to uprising. That is what we are seeing play out against the oppressive regime in Iran as the Iranian people are out in mass protesting against the theocratic, Islamic republic. Third day of protests Saturday represents the third day that...
Ringing in the New Year with a Security Plan in Mind
It’s about that time again, folks! One of the most exciting nights of the year, New Year’s Eve, is right around the corner. While you have probably begun planning out where you will watch the fireworks, grab some drinks, and which outfit you will wear, have you...
2017: The Year ISIS Was Defeated on the Battlefield
In 2017, the Coalition against ISIS regained 98% of the territory once held by the terror group in Iraq and Syria. This year, approximately 26,800 sq. miles were reclaimed along with 5.3 million people liberated from the grips of ISIS. In January 2017, there were...
Travel Vigilance: 3 Important Safety Tips
At Counter Threat Group, we spend a lot of time talking to individuals, groups, organizations and companies about about how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime, violence or terrorism. Traveling, whether domestic or overseas, exposes one to a greater risk...
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