Israel-Iran Escalation: Our Assessment and Outlook
Israel has launched a series of airstrikes against Iran. Iran responded with drone strikes against Israel. Both sides have signalled that hostilities may continue in the coming days. Lead Security Ana...
13 Jun 20256min
COVID-19 in India: What you need to know
India is seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, especially in states like Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi. Dr Prabha Xaxa, Medical Director at International SOS, explains what’s driving this wave, how seriou...
12 Jun 20256min
Post-election evolution of South Korea’s security environment
We expect South Korea’s presidential election result to ease tensions and create stability in the immediate term. However, it also brings other drivers of a potential deterioration to the fore. Lead A...
5 Jun 20259min
Syria: Latest Travel Advice for Damascus
Following our recent ease to inbound travel advice for Damascus, essential travel may be possible to Damascus with robust journey management planning. We spoke to our Lead Security Analyst for Mashre...
25 Apr 20254min
Influenza: Japan’s Flu Season and Traveller Advice
In February, the sudden death of a prominent Taiwanese actress in Japan was met with shock. How could a seemingly healthy person on vacation die so suddenly from a common flu, and is it safe to travel...
26 Mar 20255min
World Tuberculosis Day: International SOS' Approach
The 2024 Global Tuberculosis Report from the World Health Organization reported that in 2023, more than 10.8 million people fell ill with TB, with five countries accounting for 56% of this total. Inte...
24 Mar 202526min
Gabon: Presidential Election 2025 - Impact on Security
On 12 April, Gabon will hold a presidential election, marking one of the final stages of its transition after a military coup in August 2023. Lead Security Analyst for Europe and Central Africa, Tarun...
20 Mar 20257min
Ukraine: Three Years of Conflict and a Potential Ceasefire Plan
Following the three-year anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine, we saw an announcement of a potential ceasefire plan and the resumption of US assistance to Ukraine. International SOS' Lead Security A...
14 Mar 20258min
