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Just as Syria sought to present itself as a country moving toward stability and renewed international engagement, a series of bomb attacks in Damascus served as a stark reminder that the security environment remains fragile. On July 7, two explosive...

The executive protection profession continues to move toward greater standardization with the approval of ANSI/BEPP EPS 2026, Standard for Providing Executive Protection, developed specifically for executive protection services. The announcement marks another milestone in an industry that has increasingly focused...

In the seventh edition of our breakthrough series, EP Wired is taking a closer look at executive protection in Finland. We have interviewed three industry professionals and asked them to share their experiences working in the country. Here's what...

Prince Harry's long-running security dispute with the UK government has once again become international news, with reports suggesting the Duke of Sussex is reconsidering bringing Meghan Markle, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet to Britain after a request for police...

By Grandmaster Ralph Anthony Kemmerlin, Sr., Master Conflictologist | CON360 LLC Every system that survives across time, whether it is a bridge bearing the weight of traffic, a family navigating generational change, a business managing economic uncertainty, a nation confronting...

The role of the modern CEO has changed dramatically. Today’s corporate leaders are not only responsible for business performance, shareholder value, and strategic decisions; they are increasingly exposed public figures navigating a more complex threat environment. High-profile executives are facing...

When did The Fearless Mindset podcast start?  It was the first year of COVID. A friend's son-in-law was a podcast producer. We met up in LA, and he asked, “What are you going to do now that you can't go anywhere because...

In the sixth edition of our breakthrough series, EP Wired is taking a closer look at executive protection in Kenya. We have interviewed two industry professionals and asked them to share their experiences working in the country. Here's what...

As one of the biggest sporting events approaches, many have begun to wonder how good the FIFA World Cup security in Mexico will be and what precautions to take. Here's everything to know about logistics, planning, crime, and thoughts...

Oded Krashinsky When was Pacific West founded? Pacific West Academy was founded in the years following the September 11 attacks, during a major shift in the U.S. security industry. After 9/11, regulations tightened across the private security sector, with increased scrutiny...