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An unsettled Middle East: analysing the Muscat attack and broader implications

Articles / Due Diligence, Islamic State, Middle East, Muscat attack, Oman, Shia, Sunni, Terrorism / 07/2024

In the early hours of 17 July 2024, a horrific terrorist attack occurred in Muscat, Oman, reminding all that persistent threats remain in the Middle East. The attack, a shooting which saw 6 people killed – 4 Pakistanis, 1 Indian and 1 police officer – and 30 wounded, was claimed by IS (Islamic State). The [...]

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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 Sahel Syndrome: Terrorism, Resource Wars and the Global Security Nexus

Articles / Africa, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, Global Threats, international business, natural resources, Sahel, Terrorism / 04/2024

Known for its diverse cultures and ecosystems, the Sahel has now become a hotspot for global security concerns as a result of insurgent activity groups directly linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS. These terrorist organisations clearly pose significant threats to the stability in the region and international peace. The Sahel is a long belt that passes

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard given the green light for terrorism

Articles / Due Diligence, Hamas, Iran, IRGC, Israel, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Terrorism, USA / 11/2023

It is now clear that operations of the terrorist group Hamas are being funded by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including the attack on Israel on 7 October 2023. Furthermore, there are reports of plans by the IRGC to carry out terrorist attacks on non-military Western targets, in an attempt to deter countries from

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‘Silent Partners’ Part 2 – organised crime’s black market activities

Articles / China, Cybercrime, Due Diligence, Mexico, Organised crime, Russia, Sanctions, security risks, Terrorism / 10/2023

A troubling and complex issue has emerged in response to the US-led sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. Organised crime groups (OCGs), driven by their relentless pursuit of profit, have found fertile ground in evading these sanctions, resulting in a cascade of effects felt across the globe. This is Part 2 of an

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Countering the Shadows: Tackling the escalating Iranian terrorist threat in the UK and EU

Articles / Cyber-attacks, Due Diligence, European Union, Geopolitics, International Security, Iran, IRGC, Middle East, Terrorism, United Kingdom, United States of America / 08/2023

The European Union (EU) is having sleepless nights over the increasing threat of in-country terror attacks, instigated by groups such as ISIS, Jihadists, and the controversial Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp in Iran. The threat The terror group ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) dates back to 2004 and was formed from the Sunni terror

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Chaos and Consequences – Examining the impact of the Taliban’s Kabul takeover

Articles / Afghanistan, Due Diligence, humanitarian, Kabul, Pakistan, security risks, Taliban, Terrorism / 08/2023

The second anniversary of the Taliban’s Kabul takeover highlights ongoing security concerns in Afghanistan for all stakeholders in the region. The Taliban claim to have full control of the region and a firm hold on security – but it is reported that this is far from the truth. The Taliban’s seizure of control of Kabul

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The Bear Roars in Africa!

Articles / Africa, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, International Security, mercenary, Russia, Terrorism / 08/2023

The Russian bear is on the move. Quietly. In Africa. Russia’s affair with Africa dates back to the Cold War era when, as the Soviet Union, it supported liberation movements and like-minded governments across the continent. At the time, it was considered the most influential of external actors. However, interest waned following the breakup of

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp – businessmen or terrorists?

Articles / China, Corruption, criminality, Due Diligence, Iran, IRGC, Oil, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Terrorism / 05/2023

It appears that Iran is entering into business negotiations in the Near Abroad and is looking to benefit from the new detente with Russia and China. Members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) are already in negotiations in Uzbekistan where a million barrels of oil a day (from a daily production of 1.46 million

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Iran: A sorry state

Articles / Cyber-attacks, Due Diligence, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Sanctions, Terrorism / 04/2023

Failed states are those unable to maintain economic or political credibility and in a virtual state of collapse, incapable to fulfil the functions of a national executive. Rogue states are those openly funding and supporting action with extreme prejudice that goes against the social contract of the supposedly peaceful world order and which thus choose

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