Author: Kayla Blomquist Traveling abroad inherently presents a string of challenges to organizations and their people regarding logistics, safety, and accommodations. However, most organizations, be it non-profits, private business, or government representatives often neglect good cyber security practices. Each country presents its own unique set of data protection challenges but there are a variety of ways…
This article was originally published with the Center for International Maritime Security (CIMSEC) on August 22, 2017. The original post can be found at CIMSEC by clicking here. By Brandon Hughes, CEO/Founder Drone Diplomacy On December 15, 2016, a United States Navy (USN) unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) was seized by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)…
By Cherie Walterman, Trade & Policy Analyst & Brandon Hughes, FAO Global Founder Written: 6/22/2017 Background On May 14, 2017, the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) President Xi Jinping, unveiled China’s new global economic strategy during the Belt and Road forum in Beijing. The resulting proposal dubbed the ‘One Belt, One Road (OBOR)’ initiative may arguably…
This article was originally published with the Center for International Maritime Security (CIMSEC) on June 19, 2017. The original post can be found at CIMSEC by clicking here. By Brandon Hughes, CEO/Founder Introduction On December 22, 2016 Hainan Airlines flew its first chartered flight to Woody Island (Ying Xing Dao), one of the many disputed…
By & Brandon Hughes, FAO Global Founder Written: 6/04/2017 This is a great article for those who have Chinese clients, partners, or plan on doing business in China. Most people assume business processes are the same in each country, but they can vary widely. In the U.S., most companies are integrating Microsoft Outlook with all…
President Trump announced a Section 232 investigation into imports of foreign steel that may be adversely affecting United States core interests. The results of this investigation could lead to increased trade restrictions on certain steel and aluminum goods that are harming U.S. national security and economic interests. Since 1980, the Department of Commerce conducted fourteen Section 232 investigations. Countries investigated include, but are not limited to, China, Russia, Brazil, Turkey, and Germany. – Cherie Walterman
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