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International SOS

International SOS

The International SOS Situation Update podcast provides the latest analysis, advice and recommendations on the health and security risks impacting you and your organisation today. With support from our global medical and security experts, we discuss the most pertinent topics impacting a workforce and provide tactical guidance on mitigating health, safety, security and wellbeing risks.

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06:22

Israel-Iran Escalation: Our Assessment and Outlook

International SOS ·

2025/06/13

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 Analysts Jessica Trichias and Polina Vynogradova, and Security Manager, Assistance Taylor El Hage share their insights into the latest developments.

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06:27

COVID-19 in India: What you need to know

International SOS ·

2025/06/12

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 serious the new variants are, and what people and organisations can do to stay protected.

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09:56

Post-election evolution of South Korea’s security...

International SOS ·

2025/06/05

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 Analyst for North Asia Jenn K.S. Lo shares her insights into the latest developments and the implications of Lee Jae-myung's decisive election win.

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04:30

Syria: Latest Travel Advice for Damascus

International SOS ·

2025/04/25

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 Mashreq & Iran, Polina Vynogradova, about the reason for this change, our latest advice, and what the future security environment looks like for Damascus.

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05:28

Influenza: Japan’s Flu Season and Traveller Advice

International SOS ·

2025/03/26

In February, the sudden death of a prominent Taiwaneseactress in Japan was met with shock. How could aseemingly healthy person on vacation die so suddenly from a common flu, and is it safe to travel to Japan? Our Medical Director in Tokyo, Dr Makiko Yui, discusses influenza in the region, and how travellers can stay safe.

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26:17

World Tuberculosis Day: International SOS' Approach

International SOS ·

2025/03/24

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. International SOS spoke to four of our Medical Directors about the importance of eliminating TB in the workplace, and our approach to good TB programming.

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07:50

Gabon: Presidential Election 2025 - Impact on Security

International SOS ·

2025/03/20

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 Nijjer, and Security Manager for Assistance, Taylor El Hage, discuss the upcoming election, and what the security environment mightlook like.

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08:22

Ukraine: Three Years of Conflict and a Potential...

International SOS ·

2025/03/14

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 Analyst for Ukraine and Russia, Louise Hogan, explains what these developments mean for organisations with interests in Ukraine and Russia.

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05:28

Influenza: Japan’s Flu Season and Traveller Advice

International SOS ·

2025/03/13

In February, the sudden death of a prominent Taiwaneseactress in Japan was met with shock. How could aseemingly healthy person on vacation die so suddenly from a common flu, and is it safe to travel to Japan? International SOS' Medical Director in Tokyo, Dr Makiko Yui, discusses influenza in the region, and how travellers can stay safe.

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05:49

Israel: Latest advice, Risk Rating and Evacuation...

International SOS ·

2025/03/05

Following an in-country assessment of Israel and The Palestinian Territories, International SOS has updated its Risk Rating and advice for Israel, and lowered its Evacuation Monitor level for the region. Lead Security Analyst for Sahel, Maghreb, and Israel and Palestinian Territories, Jessica Trichias, explains why the changes were made.

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06:12

The FTO Designation of Mexican Cartels and Its...

International SOS ·

2025/02/28

On the 20th of February, at President Donald Trump’s request, the US State Departmentdesignatedeight criminal networks as Foreign Terrorist Organisations (FTO). The Canadian government also designated seven transnational criminal organisations. Both governments have identified six Mexico-based cartels within these organisations.In this podcast, International SOS’Lead Security Analyst for Mexico and Central America, Raúl Iglesias, whoisbased in Mexico,discussesthe impact the designation will have on

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07:42

Travelling to Israel: What should people expect?

International SOS ·

2025/02/25

International SOS conducted a country visit to Israel and The Palestinian Territories to validate the logistics and assess the risks. We spoke to our Security Director for Europe, Maghreb, and West and Central Africa, Adam Lakhani, and our Senior Security Specialist for Assistance, Alessio Vicario, about what travellers should be made aware of when visiting.

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10:15

Truth under siege: Implications of mis and...

International SOS ·

2025/02/10

The growing volume and virality of misinformation and disinformation will be amplified by the rise of generative Artificial Intelligence and use of social media networks as a key source of information in the coming years.Lead Security Analysts for our Global Threat Monitoring Centres in London and Sydney, Baani Gambhir and Anelisiwe Hatto, and our GlobalMedical Director, Dr Irene Lai, discuss the security and medical challenges which could be intensified by mis and disinformation. Our insight report

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05:51

Congo (DRC): Social unrest and rebel incursions

International SOS ·

2025/01/31

Overnight on 26-27 January the rebel March 23 (M23) group claimed it had captured Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, following months of clashes with Congolese armed forces. Significant social unrest then broke out on 28 January. Tarun Nijjer, Lead Security Analyst for Central Africa, and Dylan Evans, Security Director for Assistance in London, who cover Congo (DRC), provide insight into this unfolding situation and set out what International SOS is doing to support clients.

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12:43

South Korea: Evacuation routes from Seoul to Fukuoka,...

International SOS ·

2025/01/24

Political turmoil continues in South Korea and broader tensions persist on the Korean peninsula. International SOS Security Managers for North Asia, Sonia Park and Joung Kim, travelled from Seoul to Fukuoka via Busan to validate the logistics and assess the evacuation route.

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09:48

President Trump’s inauguration and beyond

International SOS ·

2025/01/17

Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the US on 20 January. Mike Rogers, Chief Security Analyst at International SOS, provides an assessment of the security environment surrounding the inauguration. He also outlines our analytical approach to how the change in the US administration could impact key global situations.

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09:58

President Trump’s inauguration and beyond

International SOS ·

2025/01/17

Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the US on 20 January. Mike Rogers, Chief Security Analyst at International SOS, provides an assessment of the security environment surrounding the inauguration. He also outlines our analytical approach to how the change in the US administration could impact key global situations.

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10:07

California wildfires: assessment and outlook

International SOS ·

2025/01/10

The wildfires situation in Los Angeles county is continuing. The fires have led to fatalities, and evacuation orders are in place. Tyler Hosford, Security Director for International SOS, based in Southern California, gives his assessment and outlook.

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09:33

HMPV outbreak in China: What is human metapneumovirus...

International SOS ·

2025/01/09

International media are reporting an increase in respiratory illnesses in China, with some raising concerns about the global impact. However, health officials state the situation is not unusual. In this podcast, our medical expert Dr. Irene Lai tells us what this virus is, and sorts the fact from fiction.

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15:57

Syria: What next in this complex crisis?

International SOS ·

2024/12/19

The government of Bashar al-Assad in Syria fell after rebel forces led by Haya Tahrir al-Sham entered the capital, Damascus, overnight on the 7-8 of December. With the country now under a transitional government, Gulnaz Ukassova, Security Director, Information & Analysis and Gil McNay, Security Director, Assistance, who cover the Middle East and North Africa, provide analysis of the situation and advice for organisations with interests in Syria and the wider region.

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