Pride Month
As events are due to take place around the world to celebrate Pride month, International SOS discusses the security implications for the LGBTQ+ community amid increasing violence against them. Tarun N...
26 Maj 202311min
Mexico Volcano
Increased activity at Popocatepetl, Mexico’s largest volcano, has led to flight disruption and the closure of some schools in the area. The National Centre for Prevention of Disasters (CENAPRED) on 21...
25 Maj 202310min
Columbia Security Assessment
Petty crime is an ongoing issue across major cities in Colombia but organised crime remains a bigger problem in the more rural areas of the country, including the border areas with Venezuela and the P...
25 Maj 20236min
Episode 2 | Staying Safe in Extreme Weather
In 2022, we saw an increase in extreme weather events around the world as a result of the ongoing battle which is climate change. As students travel abroad, whether for their exchange programmes or pe...
22 Maj 202312min
Elections in East Timor
It’s one of the world’s newest sovereign states, granted full independence just over 20 years ago. But East Timor faces a series of problems — a weak economy, crime, and the risk of natural disasters....
18 Maj 20239min
Political Unrest in Pakistan
The recent arrest of Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has led to heightened political tensions, protests, and unrest in the country. While Khan has now been released, he faces more than 1...
17 Maj 202312min
Turkey's Election
Turkey goes to the polls for a general election on 14 May, just over three months since major earthquakes struck the country.Opinion polls suggest a tight race between the two main contenders - Presid...
10 Maj 202310min
Puerto Rico Prepares for Hurricane Season
The Atlantic Hurricane season will begin in June. John McMurray, International SOS' Lead analyst for North America and the Caribbean and Security Specialist for the Americas region Kristen Kozar were ...
4 Maj 20238min
