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Turkey’s influence in Syria Turkey’s primary regional success lies in supporting the establishment of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Ahmed al-Sharaa at the helm of post-Assad Syria. Turkey’s decade-long cultivation of HTS and predecessor groups positions it favorably in…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest – September 2, 2025 → Belgium became the latest western state to announce that it plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, following Australia, Canada, and France. In response, the Israeli…

The future of #Security doesn’t wait, neither should you. We’re just 5 weeks out from GSX 2025, happening September 29–October 1 in New Orleans. This is where the global security community comes together to set the agenda for what’s next. I’ll be speaking at GSX and spending…

From Minneapolis to the Middle East, the rising tide of #Security  threats. A tragic shooting in #Minneapolis  has already ignited ideological controversy. Beyond the immediate tragedy, this underscores a growing trend: politically motivated violence in the U.S. is no longer a…

Turkish Influence in the Middle East in 2025 President Tayyip Erdogan has long tried to position Turkey as a regional power. Looking at the dramatic chain of events the Middle East has seen since October 2023, where has Turkey gained and lost influence, and how has its foreign…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - August 26, 2025 Middle East → Israel’s security cabinet will meet on Tuesday to discuss ongoing military operations and a potential ceasefire proposal. Last week, Hamas reportedly accepted a proposal for a partial ceasefire.…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - August 19, 2025 Middle East → On Monday, Hamas reportedly accepted a ceasefire proposal presented by Qatari and Egyptian mediators. The proposal includes a 60-day ceasefire, the release of 10 living and 18 deceased hostages,…

Your #safety doesn’t take a vacation. Summer travel season is in full swing. And with every trip comes one constant: #Risk . It’s not just about terrorism or high-profile incidents. It’s about the everyday #threats, petty crime, health emergencies, natural disasters, that can…

This week, five regions… one common thread: leverage. From Gaza to Nagorno-Karabakh, Beijing to Washington, world powers are positioning for advantage. Here’s what we’re seeing. ➜ Middle East: 𖧹 Reports suggest Israel is weighing an operation to re-enter Gaza City. Public…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - August 12, 2025 Middle East President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly spoke on Sunday about Israel’s plan to “attack and occupy Gaza City” to destroy remaining Hamas strongholds. The planning for such an operation…

The world didn’t get any safer this week. From rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East to policy shifts in Europe and Asia, we’re watching the security landscape evolve rapidly, and in some cases, dangerously. Here are a few key developments from our latest Interfor…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - August 5, 2025 Middle East → Over the weekend, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) released video footage of two Israeli hostages, both young men, who are severely emaciated and being held in tunnels in Gaza. The videos…

The attack in midtown Manhattan on Monday evening is the latest example of ideological violence that is plaguing America. In this blog post, Interfor International examines what happened, what it means, and offers thoughts about how to keep your company and its personnel safe in…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - July 29, 2025 US On Monday evening, a 27-year-old lone shooter, identified as Shane Devon Tamura, entered 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan with a semi-automatic rifle, killing 4 people and injuring several others. Among…

Part 2 of our interview with hedge-fund-analyst-turned-informant @iamtipperx Tom Hardin is live! In this part of the interview Tom discusses the opportunities and challenges that AI presents to compliance and investment teams. He also makes some important points about how AI…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - July 22, 2025 International Affairs → On Monday, China confirmed an exit ban against a senior Wells Fargo executive who they allege is part of a criminal investigation involving the employee’s ties to the US government. The…

Business Travel to China Takes Another Hit In the latest blow to U.S. / China business relations, a Chinese-American banker has been blocked from leaving China after visiting the country on business. Chenyue Mao of Wells Fargo was born in China but is an American citizen. No…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - July 15, 2025 Middle East → Prime Minister Netanyahu left Washington late last week after meeting with President Trump on a variety of regional concerns, including the war in Gaza, Iran, and the future of the Abraham Accords.…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - July 8, 2025 Middle East → On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with President Trump in Washington DC to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza, among other topics. President Trump reportedly stated that his plan to relocate…