International SOS

International SOS
International SOS

The International SOS Situation Update podcast provides the latest analysis, advice and recommendations on the health and security risks impacting you and your organisation today. With support from our global medical and security experts, we discuss the most pertinent topics impacting a workforce and provide tactical guidance on mitigating health, safety, security and wellbeing risks.

  1. 6 HR. AGO

    Israel: Latest advice, Risk Rating and Evacuation Monitor change

    Following an in-country assessment of Israel and The Palestinian Territories, International SOS has updated its Risk Rating and advice for Israel, and lowered its Evacuation Monitor level for the region. Lead Security Analyst for Sahel, Maghreb, and Israel and Palestinian Territories, Jessica Trichias, explains why the changes were made.

    6 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    The FTO Designation of Mexican Cartels and Its Implications

    On the 20th of February, at President Donald Trump’s request, the US State Department designated eight criminal networks as Foreign Terrorist Organisations (FTO). The Canadian government also designated seven transnational criminal organisations. Both governments have identified six Mexico-based cartels within these organisations. In this podcast, International SOS’ Lead Security Analyst for Mexico and Central America, Raúl Iglesias, who is based in Mexico, discusses the impact the designation will have on Mexico’s security environment, and offers his advice for organisations operating in Mexico.

    6 min

  3. FEB 25

    Travelling to Israel: What should people expect?

    International SOS conducted a country visit to Israel and The Palestinian Territories to validate the logistics and assess the risks. We spoke to our Security Director for Europe, Maghreb, and West and Central Africa, Adam Lakhani, and our Senior Security Specialist for Assistance, Alessio Vicario, about what travellers should be made aware of when visiting.

    8 min

  4. FEB 10

    Truth under siege: Implications of mis and disinformation

    The growing volume and virality of misinformation and disinformation will be amplified by the rise of generative Artificial Intelligence and use of social media networks as a key source of information in the coming years. Lead Security Analysts for our Global Threat Monitoring Centres in London and Sydney, Baani Gambhir and Anelisiwe Hatto, and our Global Medical Director, Dr Irene Lai, discuss the security and medical challenges which could be intensified by mis and disinformation. Our insight report ‘Implications of mis and disinformation’ is available from our eshop. https://eshop.internationalsos.com/

    10 min

  5. JAN 31

    Congo (DRC): Social unrest and rebel incursions

    Overnight on 26-27 January the rebel March 23 (M23) group claimed it had captured Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, following months of clashes with Congolese armed forces. Significant social unrest then broke out on 28 January. Tarun Nijjer, Lead Security Analyst for Central Africa, and Dylan Evans, Security Director for Assistance in London, who cover Congo (DRC), provide insight into this unfolding situation and set out what International SOS is doing to support clients.

    6 min

  6. JAN 24

    South Korea: Evacuation routes from Seoul to Fukuoka, Japan

    Political turmoil continues in South Korea and broader tensions persist on the Korean peninsula. International SOS Security Managers for North Asia, Sonia Park and Joung Kim, travelled from Seoul to Fukuoka via Busan to validate the logistics and assess the evacuation route.

    13 min

  7. JAN 17

    President Trump’s inauguration and beyond

    Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the US on 20 January. Mike Rogers, Chief Security Analyst at International SOS, provides an assessment of the security environment surrounding the inauguration. He also outlines our analytical approach to how the change in the US administration could impact key global situations.

    10 min

  8. JAN 10

    California wildfires: assessment and outlook

    The wildfires situation in Los Angeles county is continuing. The fires have led to fatalities, and evacuation orders are in place. Tyler Hosford, Security Director for International SOS, based in Southern California, gives his assessment and outlook.

    10 min
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The International SOS Situation Update podcast provides the latest analysis, advice and recommendations on the health and security risks impacting you and your organisation today. With support from our global medical and security experts, we discuss the most pertinent topics impacting a workforce and provide tactical guidance on mitigating health, safety, security and wellbeing risks.

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  • Creator
    International SOS
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    191
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    © Copyright 2025 International SOS
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