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Codename TAO – The NSA’s Mass Surveillance and Tailored Access Operations

Articles / Cyber Security, Due Diligence, Intelligence, National Security Agency, privacy, surveillance, USA / 07/2024

In this era of digital connectivity, privacy is a concept that is on the one hand prized, and on the other, severely compromised. The National Security Agency (NSA), known for being one of the largest intelligence gathering agencies in the world, has continuously found itself under intense scrutiny regarding its mass surveillance operations. Its mandate [...]

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Event Horizon: The Alt New World

Articles / China, Geopolitics, global economy, global governance, global implications, Iran, new world leaders, Russia, USA, world trade / 07/2024

Delving into the dark corners of what history textbooks refer to as the first Cold War of 1947 and compare it to the Cold War 2.0 that we live in now, it becomes clear why many of today’s leading strategists and historians suggest that it should be considered “World War III”. This article dives deep

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North and South – the Korean Peninsula’s Delicate Balance Between Diplomacy and Provocation

Articles / China, diplomatic relations, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, global implications, Korean Peninsula, North korea, Russia, South Korea, USA / 07/2024

Within the last two weeks, the world has witnessed tensions between North and South Korea, marked by North Korea’s surprising use of helium balloons used to drop bags full of waste and faecal matter over South Korean territory. This antagonistic act appeared, for some, to be timed coincidently with the visit of Russian President Vladimir

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Dark Banking: the global impact of illicit underground banking systems

Articles / banking networks, Due Diligence, financial governance, Geopolitics, Global trade, Organised crime, Terrorism, Value Transfer Systems / 07/2024

Global underground banking networks like China’s Fei Ch’ien, and the Middle East and Africa’s Hawala, form an extensive and intricate network of financial channels that trade outside the recognised global banking system. They facilitate the movements of billions of dollars’ worth of transfers each year across borders, to serve both legitimate and illicit requirements. In

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The Eastern Keystone: Unlocking Malaysia’s Pivotal Role in Global Trade

Articles / ASEAN, Due Diligence, electronics., Geopolitics, Global trade, Malaysia, natural resources, palm oil, USA / 06/2024

Malaysia asserts a diverse and strong economy illustrated by its natural resources and burgeoning services sector. From the start of 2024, the Asian nation has continued to weave its way through intricate global fluctuations, managing to maintain consistent growth. Sectors such as manufacturing, services and commodities like palm oil and rubber, play their part in

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Shadows Over Sahel: Unveiling Russia’s grip on Africa’s resource frontier

Articles / Due Diligence, France, Geopolitics, natural resources, Russia, Sahel, Wagner / 06/2024

Following on from KCS Group Europe’s (KCSGE’s) review of the Sahel conflicts in April 2024 and how the situation will worsen, one can see the region continues to exhibit significant geopolitical complexity. International attention is being drawn to the belt as a result of its large natural resources to include uranium, oil, gas, iron ore

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Dubai uncovered – a safe haven for criminals?

Articles / criminality, Dubai, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, global governance, international business, Sanctions, UAE / 06/2024

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a major player in regional and global markets, is famed for its exponential economic growth and strategic location. Sitting alongside seven other emirates, Dubai is the most prominent member, managing to break free from the oil rich dependent roots, for which it is historically known, to now being a dynamic

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The Bulgarian 2024 Elections

Articles / Bulgaria, Corruption, Due Diligence, Election, European Union, Geopolitics, NATO, Russia, United States of America / 06/2024

The next Bulgarian elections, scheduled for 9 June 2024, will be a turning point in the country’s democracy. The results of these elections will affect not only domestic policy but also international relations, with emphasis on the European Union (EU) and NATO. Backstage there are, however, rising geopolitical tensions and shifts, such as the two-year

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The Philippines’ Economic Renaissance: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

Articles / ASEAN, Due Diligence, economic growth, Foreign investment, Geopolitics, Global trade, Philippines / 05/2024

The Philippines has been recently reporting strong economic growth, evidenced by healthy GDP figures and an increased appetite from foreign investment. Employment rates are steadily rising aided by the expansion of sectors like Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and manufacturing. When compared to its ASEAN neighbours like Vietnam and Indonesia, its growth is robust, firmly establishing

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The all-seeing eye: a force for good

Articles / Business, conspiracy theory, Due Diligence, Freemasonry, global network, Masonic movement, Politics / 05/2024

The Masonic movement, also known as Freemasonry, is an influential and powerful organisation that rose from the historical Stonemason guilds during the late Middle Ages. Initially made up of medieval craft guilds, it has evolved into a global network of individuals who work toward social and moral enrichment, personal study, mutual aid and philanthropy. They

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