Posted on February 9, 2020 by
GSI
While the world spins with political news and flu pandemics, a threat still lies in the Middle East. It’s called Iran. Although at times it may seem as if the situation is de-escalating, that’s far from the case. After the U.S. killing of Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani and other…
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Posted on January 16, 2020 by
GSI
No one wants to get sick while traveling abroad, but sometimes it happens. Even if you’re lucky and it doesn’t, you should be prepared – just in case. Whether someone is traveling to a hot spot in the Middle East or even in a modern city like Paris, Istanbul or Hong Kong, medical care…
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Posted on January 7, 2020 by
GSI
Hong Kong. Turkey. The Middle East. South America. Africa. Even India and Mexico. These are just some of the most dangerous places to travel in 2020 because of geopolitical shifts, terrorism, social unrest, and war. The upcoming 2020 U.S. presidential election also creates an added…
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Posted on November 6, 2019 by
GSI
Every day, corporate executives and sales personnel for the world’s largest brands hunt for business opportunities in emerging global markets. An emerging market is a country with some developed market characteristics, but doesn’t meet the criteria to be termed a developed market. One…
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Posted on November 1, 2019 by
GSI
On Oct. 6 2019, the United States opted to withdraw American forces from Kurdish-controlled areas in northeastern Syria. Turkey then attacked the area on Oct. 9. Turkey views the Kurds as terrorists, but the Kurds, a minority ethnic group, have helped the United States in its ongoing fight against…
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