This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of January and February, as well as March 2021. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The
The US-Taliban Doha Agreement is historic in nature but has so far not been successful in diminishing overall levels of violence in the country. A review of the agreement currently being carried out by the Biden administration presents an opportunity to resolve some of its shortcomings, though it may come
This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of November and December 2020, as well as January 2021. This issue’s Focus Article examines kidnapping in Haiti, where a new cycle was observed throughout 2020, linked to socio-political instability and the
This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of September, October and November 2020. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current
This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of July, August and September 2020. Its Focus Article examines the subject of fixated threat, exploring what motivates individuals to intrude upon and threaten people in the public eye, including the leadership
On 18 August 2020, elements of the Malian Armed Forces began a mutiny, later taking the President hostage and forcing him to resign. Constellis’ Situation Report provides a summary of the events, the elements that led to the coup d’état, as well as its possible repercussions. Read Full Report
This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of May, June and July 2020. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current
This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of March, April and May 2020. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current
While organizations are looking after their staff and responding to the current COVID-19 crisis, leaders need to look to the future and start planning for their recovery now. Constellis has put together a guide for senior executives as they consider how to both restart work and recover their organization’s business
This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of January, February, and March 2020. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current
This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of November and December 2019, as well as January 2020. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events.
This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of November and December 2019, as well as January 2020. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events.
The Gulf of Guinea (GoG), a vital shipping route in Africa, has consolidated itself as the world’s piracy hotspot, with concerns augmenting in recent months over an increase in frequency and magnitude of crew kidnappings. In the absence of improvements in the rule of law and regional maritime security policies,
On 3 January 2020, a US drone strike in Baghdad killed Qassem Suleimani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force unit and the second most important figure in Iran. This report explores the security implications in Iraq, the Middle East and further afield of this significant escalation of the US-Iran conflict. READ
The Gulf of Guinea (GoG), a vital shipping route in Africa, has consolidated itself as the world’s piracy hotspot, with concerns augmenting in recent months over an increase in frequency and magnitude of crew kidnappings. In the absence of improvements in the rule of law and regional maritime security policies,
This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of September and October 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current kidnap
This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of September and October 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current kidnap
Over 1-2 October, a significant escalation of protest activity was observed across major urban centers in Iraq, including Baghdad. Over the following days, the death-toll from enduring anti-government protests rose to 20 as protesters defied government-imposed curfews across a number of cities. While a temporary lull is possible in the
This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of July, August and September 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current
This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of May, June and July 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current
This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of May, June and July 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current
Early on 19 June, a suspected Iranian-backed militia group conducted a mortar attack in the Burjesia area of the Zubayr Oil Field, located 25km southwest of Basra City. At least one round damaged an accommodation building, wounding up to three local nationals. It is assessed that the intended target was
This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of March, April and May 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current
This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of March, April and May 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current
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