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An Unpredictable Neighbor: Venezuela's Crime Threat to the Dutch Caribbean - Part 3 In the third installment of the series "An Unpredictable Neighbor: Venezuela's Crime Threat to the Dutch Caribbean," dyami | security intelligence delves deeper into the evolving security challenges posed by #Venezuela to the Dutch Caribbean. This part explores the increasing complexities of organized crime, drug trafficking, and the socio-political factors exacerbating these threats. The analysis highlights the critical implications for regional stability and the necessary strategic responses to mitigate these risks. As tensions continue to rise, understanding Venezuela's impact on its neighbors is crucial for policymakers and security professionals in the region. https://lnkd.in/eJTNhn_Y

An Unpredictable Neighbor: Venezuela's Crime Threat to the Dutch Caribbean - Part 3 In the third installment of the series "An Unpredictable Neighbor: Venezuela's Crime Threat to the Dutch Caribbean," dyami | security intelligence in a colab with World of Crime delves deeper into the evolving security challenges posed by #Venezuela to the Dutch Caribbean. This part explores the increasing complexities of organized crime, drug trafficking, and the socio-political factors exacerbating these threats. The analysis highlights the critical implications for regional stability and the necessary strategic responses to mitigate these risks. As tensions continue to rise, understanding Venezuela's impact on its neighbors is crucial for policymakers and security professionals in the region.

I recently had the privilege of meeting the Police Commander in charge of the Brussels Airport suicide bomb attack in 2016. (A reminder of the incident is in the BBC News report below). It was an enlightening experience to learn firsthand about the psychological impact on him and his staff. Shockingly, he lost 15% of his workforce within a very short period of time. As I prepare to share a platform at the Passenger Terminal Conference in Frankfurt this April with him, Neville Hay Avsec PM, MSyl, M.ISRM and Dr David Rubens, its a further reminder of the importance of having #riskmanagement strategies and #crisismanagement plans in place. The Commander has delivered over 300 presentations on lessons learned and the importance of preparedness and continues to shock his audiences with the details of those very sad events on that day and how it took its toll on many first responders and crisis leaders. This serves as a stark reminder for #boards and organisations to prioritise the safety and well-being of their workforce. In today's world, organisations must be prepared for potential litigation, trial by media, and examination by #compliance organisations. The ICO is just one example of the many entities that hold organisations accountable for their actions as threats such as cyber and other #ransomware attacks continue to pose a threat to all businesses whilst the specter of #terrorism also remains as geopolitics play out. Is your organisation truly prepared? Let's prioritise the safety of our workforce, ensure we have the necessary strategies & plans in place and professionalise our crisis management teams with dedicated #leadershiptraining .

Be well informed by reading the latest #Dyami June Conflict Monitoring Report! #Russia-#Ukraine: The front has remained static despite Russian offensive operations in Kharkiv Oblast and Donetsk Oblast. Ukraine hit targets inside Russia with Western-supplied weapons. #Israel-#Hamas: As Netanyahu's government faces instability, the conflict enters a new phase with Israel focused on eliminating Hamas leadership. #Myanmar: Civil war intensifies in the western Rakhine state and the eastern parts of the country as the military junta shuts down the internet. #Sudan: Ongoing conflict between SAF and RSF in Sudan worsens the humanitarian crisis and increases the risk of regional instability. #Israel-#Hezbollah: A war between Israel and Hezbollah seems inevitable. Several countries have called for its citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible. #Kenya: Widespread protests erupted across Kenya against the government's planned tax hikes, resulting in deaths, injuries and many arrests. #Mozambique: As SADC mission in Mozambique withdraws, violence resumes in the resource-rich Cabo Delgado province. #Venezuela: While opposition candidate González is far ahead in the polls, it remains uncertain whether Maduro will concede free and fair presidential elections on July 28. #Bolivia: Alleged failed coup deepens political instability ahead of Bolivian elections in 2025. #New Caledonia: New protests erupt in New Caledonia after detained activists are sent to mainland France for trial. #DRC: As the eastern provinces face a surge in attacks by M23 and ADF armed groups, escalating tensions between DRC and Rwanda heighten the risk of violence in the region. #Haiti: While the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support mission's arrival in Haiti is imminent, violence is spreading in rural areas. #North Korea-#South Korea: Tensions rise between North and South Korea as they ramp up their propaganda campaigns and strengthen ties with allies. #China-#Taiwan: Divisive legislative changes in Taiwan lead to mass protests as Beijing threatens ‘pro-independence leaders’ with the death penalty. https://lnkd.in/ePBZ82Yg

Start this week well informed by reading the latest #Dyami Conflict Monitoring Report! #Russia-#Ukraine: The front has remained static despite Russian offensive operations in Kharkiv Oblast and Donetsk Oblast. Ukraine hit targets inside Russia with Western-supplied weapons. #Israel-#Hamas: As Netanyahu's government faces instability, the conflict enters a new phase with Israel focused on eliminating Hamas leadership. #Myanmar: Civil war intensifies in the western Rakhine state and the eastern parts of the country as the military junta shuts down the internet. #Sudan: Ongoing conflict between SAF and RSF in Sudan worsens the humanitarian crisis and increases the risk of regional instability. #Israel-#Hezbollah: A war between Israel and Hezbollah seems inevitable. Several countries have called for its citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible. #Kenya: Widespread protests erupted across Kenya against the government's planned tax hikes, resulting in deaths, injuries and many arrests. #Mozambique: As SADC mission in Mozambique withdraws, violence resumes in the resource-rich Cabo Delgado province. #Venezuela: While opposition candidate González is far ahead in the polls, it remains uncertain whether Maduro will concede free and fair presidential elections on July 28. #Bolivia: Alleged failed coup deepens political instability ahead of Bolivian elections in 2025. #New Caledonia: New protests erupt in New Caledonia after detained activists are sent to mainland France for trial. #DRC: As the eastern provinces face a surge in attacks by M23 and ADF armed groups, escalating tensions between DRC and Rwanda heighten the risk of violence in the region. #Haiti: While the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support mission's arrival in Haiti is imminent, violence is spreading in rural areas. #North Korea-#South Korea: Tensions rise between North and South Korea as they ramp up their propaganda campaigns and strengthen ties with allies. #China-#Taiwan: Divisive legislative changes in Taiwan lead to mass protests as Beijing threatens ‘pro-independence leaders’ with the death penalty. https://lnkd.in/ePBZ82Yg

When is a 'war-like' act, terrorism...? or not.... There is a strong suggestion that Russia is having incendiary devices sent into the postal supply chain with the intention of disrupting countries they consider hostile.  Two incidents have been reported this summer; in the UK and Germany. So what if one of these perils, or a similar device in the future, functions on an aircraft, causing it to crash? There are a range of RDS that could add up to a significant loss. When it looks and feels like a terrorist attack, does the suspicion that a state actor has paid a non-state actor to send such devices invoke a war exclusion? But politics could get in the way. And it may be in the interest of governments to not declare what they know. So where does that leave the insured?  They just want cover from malicious actors. Lots of questions for the weekend... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - An act of war is generally defined as a declaration of hostilities between sovereign nations, whether declared or not. This includes the use of armed forces by one nation against another. - Armed conflict refers to any use of force, including but not limited to military operations, civil unrest, and terrorism. It encompasses both declared and undeclared hostilities. - A hostile act is any act of violence or aggression, whether committed by individuals or groups. It includes acts that are intended to cause harm or damage to another. - Terrorism is generally defined as the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, usually against civilians, to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals. Lloyd's Market Association Lloyd's Aon AIG Chubb Hiscox AXA XL Sompo Swiss Re Munich Re Zurich Insurance Allianz Marsh Willis Re Guy Carpenter #terrorisminsurance #politicalviolence #politicalviolenceinsurance #terrorism #grayzone #operationsotherthanwar #malicousrisks #maliciousrisksinsurance #PVT #TPV

The Security Strategy for the Kingdom of the Netherlands published in April 2023 highlights that the complex and evolving situation in #Venezuela holds significant implications for the Netherlands. Venezuela's political instability, economic crises, extensive criminal networks, and growing alliances with non-Western powers like Russia, China, and Iran pose potential security and economic challenges that could ripple across the Caribbean and beyond. The Dutch Caribbean, particularly the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao), which share maritime borders with Venezuela, are directly impacted by flows of illicit drugs and weapons, displacement, and regional security concerns. In this three-part series, Dyami collaborates with World of Crime to delve into the political, international, and criminal challenges facing Venezuela, and why these developments matter for the Netherlands. The situation is still developing so we will update over time. https://lnkd.in/eZiqW8RH

Read our latest conflict monitoring report! #Russia-#Ukraine: While Russian forces slowly advance towards Kharkiv, airstrikes debilitate the energy infrastructure on both sides of the conflict. #Israel-#Hamas: As Netanyahu's government faces internal tensions, Israel claims to be in the process of neutralizing Hamas’ infrastructure. #Myanmar: Myanmar’s military continues to lose control over the country, with mass displacement of civilians. #Sudan: As the conflict has no end in sight, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan is worsening. #China-#Philippines: Dangerous collisions between Philippine and Chinese vessels ramp up tensions. #Mexico: Ahead of the June elections, growing discontent with the outgoing President is spurring widespread protests across the country. #Nigeria: Worsening cost of living, rising inflation, and widespread food insecurity are fuelling violence, protests and instability in Nigeria. #Pakistan-#Afghanistan: Heightened tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan as cross-border attacks increase. #Haiti: The protracted crisis in Haiti reached a critical point in March 2024 after an upsurge in gang violence forced Prime Minister Henry to resign. #NorthKorea: North Korea’s Missile tests and South Korea-US military exercises persist on both sides of the demilitarized zone. dyami | security intelligence | count on us https://lnkd.in/eTdTCvj8

"The State Security Ministry said it had foiled an attempt to gather intelligence about new military equipment – including what it described as “trump card” weaponry – in an unidentified coastal city. In a post on its official WeChat page it said that it had been tipped off by a suspicious landlord who had noticed an “eerie green light” coming from a house he had rented to the foreign company." "The green light turned out to be coming from video monitoring equipment used by foreign agents to collect intelligence from a nearby naval base, which carried out “important military tasks” and was being targeted by foreign agents. The post did not give details such as when and where the alleged incident happened or which country had sent the spies. It also did not say if any arrests had been made." If the 'spies' were caught in the act, then by all means prosecute them. They were after all spies, and getting caught by your landlord is not the stuff where legends are made of. So constant vigilance about tenants should be the norm. And this is not an isolated case - in the US, people reporting 'suspicious' people over their O-ring cameras (these turn out to be 'undesirable' not criminal) is a thing. But the problem is not spies vs spies but false positives (these will mostly be undesirable behaviour more than espionage - and false negatives (that means spies that should have been caught but got away). Why is that a problem, because chasing down false positives is a drain on resources. "But it said that the landlord had received a “handsome reward” for his “significant contribution” adding that China’s security would have been “severely harmed” if the information collected by the spies had been sent overseas."" Being picky here. How do they know that the info has NOT been sent overseas already? Just because it is still in the hard-drive does not mean that it was not transmitted?

Following a series of attacks on #Ships in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, industry associations have revised the security guidance applicable to navigating this affected area. #maritimesecurity #maritimesafety #maritimeindustry #shippingindustry #redsea https://lnkd.in/dvB4epJ9