"Putin Cyber War Warrants Response," Jack Devine on Bloomberg Radio, July 27, 2020
Jack Devine, former chief of CIA’s worldwide operations, and founding partner and President of The Arkin Group, discussed Russia’s increased aggression and the need for a U.S. response on Bloomberg Radio with hosts Paul Sweeney and Vonnie Quinn. Jack commented, “The aggressive behavior of Russia vis-à-vis the United States and how it uses cyber and […]
"Practical Advice for Crisis Preparedness in Latin America – COVID-19 Update," S&C Critical Insights Podcast with Jack Devine
TAG President Jack Devine and Sullivan & Cromwell Partner Sergio Galvis collaborate on another S&C Critical Insights podcast discussing crisis planning and protocols in Latin America in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jack and Sergio discuss how businesses operating in Latin America might prioritize revisions to their crisis protocols to account for pandemics and other […]
“Practical Advice for Crisis Preparedness,” featuring Jack Devine in conversation with Sergio Galvis of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
TAG President Jack Devine participated in a podcast with Sergio Galvis, partner at Sullivan & Cromwell and editor of Latin Lawyer, about The Arkin Group’s work with clients in managing risks and seizing opportunities around the world, particularly in Latin America. As Jack noted, “A company has to have protocols, plans, cyber plans, what happens […]
Novel Coronavirus Continues to Spread
Time to Update Disease Response Protocols The novel coronavirus that originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan (2019-nCoV) at the end of 2019 has spread to at least 15 countries, with the vast majority of the nearly 8,000 reported cases occurring in China. The virus has resulted in 170 reported fatalities, all in China so […]
Dealing with the Challenges of Political Violence and Crime in Latin America
Want to know how to manage your business interests in Latin America amid rising levels of political violence, unrest, and crime in the region? TAG President Jack Devine and Amanda Mattingly discuss the nature of the threats in Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Chile and give guidance for clients operating in these environments in the […]
Jack Devine's Winter 2020 Intelligence Report
TAG President Jack Devine’s Winter 2020 Intelligence Report includes his current assessment of Iran, the fault lines within the Middle East, the dilemma for Kim Jong-un in regards to testing nuclear weapons and a potential U.S. response, the current respite of the U.S.-China struggle, Putin’s maneuvering with a government reshuffle, and Latin America’s protests and […]
"Trump’s Iran Strike Was A Huge Win for the U.S," Jack Devine on Bloomberg Radio, January 2020
Jack Devine, former chief of CIA’s worldwide operations, and founding partner and President of The Arkin Group, discusses the Iran situation. Hosted by Lisa Abramowicz and Paul Sweeney. Trump’s Iran Strike Was A Huge Win for the U.S.
Jack Devine's Summer 2019 Intelligence Report
TAG President Jack Devine’s Summer 2019 Intelligence Report includes his current assessment of domestic politics, Iran, North Korea’s missile tests, China, Putin’s use of power to stay in control in Russia, the rise in risk of terrorist attacks in India, the Brexit situation, the deteriorating relationship with Turkey, and Mexico. Domestic Politics When Congress returns […]
"They wanted to send a message" Jack Devine discusses Russia's use of assassination as a tactic on Newt Gingrich's podcast, April 2019
Jack Devine, 32-year veteran of the CIA, and Newt Gingrich discussed Russia’s history of assassination including the recent attempt on Sergei Skripal. Putting the attempted murder of Skripal in a larger context, Jack says that Russia has long seen murder as a legitimate way to deal with dissidents and other “enemies of the state.” Jack […]
Jack Devine's Spring 2019 Intelligence Report
TAG President Jack Devine’s Spring 2019 Intelligence Report includes his current assessment of the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign, North Korea, trade with China, the situation in Venezuela, the new government in Mexico, elections in Ukraine, and continuing troubles for Saudi Arabia. Mueller Report and Democrats’ 2020 Hopes Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s definitive conclusion that there […]