Nature of 21st Century Terrorism
by Adam W.G. Green, MSyl, M.ISRM, CSMP The events of September the 11th, 2001 initiated a significant change in international terrorism and defined a new threat to global security of a magnitude that had not been considered since the end of the Cold War. The collapse of the World Trade Centre in New York demonstrated […]
Global Crisis Watch 239
As we gather for Global Crisis Watch 239, we find ourselves in an uncommon moment of tranquility, marking what might be the quietest week since we started GCW during the COVID- 19 pandemic. This week, while not bustling with sensational headlines, offers us an opportunity to discuss the steady challenges that persist in our world. […]
Global Crisis Watch 238
You are invited to join us for Global Crisis Watch 238 The highlighted topics will include: Emergency Declared as Fires Devastate Hawaii’s Maui Island Wildfires have left a trail of destruction on the Hawaiian island of Maui, claiming at least 36 lives and forcing thousands to evacuate. Fast-moving wildfires, fueled by strong winds from Hurricane […]
Global Crisis Watch 236
You are invited to join us for: This week, we are devoting our entire attention to the existential crisis of our time – Global Warming. The events of the past few weeks have been a stark reminder of the urgency with which we need to address this issue. July 2023 sets to be the hottest month […]
Success and Failures in Crisis Management
by Christopher Alexander This paper will explore the successes and failures of risk and crisis management within corporate healthcare environments. The escape of two mental health patients detained in a secure private mental health hospital in Northampton will be analysed to demonstrate this. This event will be further explored with the risks private psychiatric environments […]
Global Crisis Watch 235
Heatwaves and Wildfires: The New Normal in a Warming World In July 2023, the world witnessed an alarming pattern of extreme heatwaves and wildfires, as the effects of global warming continued to escalate. The Middle East endured an unprecedented heat index of 152 degrees Fahrenheit (66.7°C), a temperature so intolerable that it nearly surpassed the […]
Creating The Terrorism Management Programme
by Ian Featherstone The creation or rather integration of the terrorism management programme into the wider security management programme is one that should be completed to interconnect with the security plan. The threat remains real, and steps taken to ensure that your security programme is robust, tested and imbedded within the organisation as a whole […]
Amenas Case Study
by Noel Mullan On 16th January 2013, a terrorist attack occurred at the In Amenas gas plant. This plant was a joint venture with European (Statoil and BP) and Algerian (Sonatrach) interests. The attack concluded on 19th January with the loss of 40 on site employees, and the death of 29 terrorists. The mastermind behind this attack […]
Global Crisis Watch 234
You are welcome to join us for The highlighted topics will include: Proposal to dredge the deep ocean for minerals The deep sea is a pristine ecosystem, largely untouched by human activity. However, deep-sea mining is an emerging industry that poses significant dangers to life on Earth and could start as early as July 2023, […]
ISO22301 – Business Continuity Management System
by Mark Hobden Introduction: The purpose of this report is to detail information relating to ISO22301 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). It will detail an overview of the work involved in achieving certification and the benefits associated with the management system. Over the past decade I have been involved in numerous ISO22301 certification projects, these […]