Independent global security advisory

Understanding risk in a changing world.

ADGConsultNZ provides independent security risk management, geopolitical analysis and operational advisory support for organisations operating worldwide — from established markets to complex, remote and high-risk environments.

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Security updates and research

Current assessments, longer-form research and strategic commentary focused on security, geopolitical and operational risk.

Research Paper11 August 2026Global / Transnational

The Verification Deficit: Media Bias, Information Warfare and the Erosion of Trust

This paper examines the growing gap between the speed and volume of modern information and the ability of media organisations, governments and individuals to verify facts accurately. Using…

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Security Update10 August 2026Asia-Pacific

Thailand Firearms Risk: Recent Shootings, Gun Ownership and Security Implications

Two serious shootings in Nonthaburi Province between 7 and 10 August 2026 have renewed attention on Thailand’s comparatively high level of civilian firearm ownership and the associated security…

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Security Update10 August 2026Middle East

Security Update: Yemen / Saudi Arabia – Increased Houthi Activity and Escalation of the Iran Conflict

This security update assesses the renewed escalation of Houthi missile and drone activity against Saudi Arabia and Yemeni government-controlled areas, including recent attacks on Jazan, Mocha, Marib, Hadramout…

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What ADGConsultNZ does

From strategic analysis to field-level risk management.

Support is designed around the decisions organisations actually need to make: where risks are changing, what may happen next, how operations could be affected and what practical measures reduce exposure.

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Security Risk Assessment

Country, site and project-level assessments covering security threats, vulnerabilities, operational exposure and proportionate risk treatment.

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Geopolitical & Conflict Analysis

Independent assessment of political instability, armed conflict, state competition and emerging developments that may affect people, projects and investment.

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Operational Security

Practical security planning for offices, field activities, remote projects, travel, crisis preparedness and business continuity.

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Security Updates

Focused reporting on developing situations, separating verified events from speculation and identifying likely scenarios and warning indicators.

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Due Diligence & Research

Open-source research, contextual analysis and structured examination of organisations, environments and security-related questions.

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Policies, Procedures & Training

Security management systems, procedures, operational guidance and tailored security-awareness or guard-force training material.

Strategic security planning
Independent analysis

Clear judgement. Practical relevance.

The objective is not to produce more information. It is to identify what matters, distinguish fact from noise and translate developments into useful decisions for security managers, project leaders and organisations operating internationally.

Evidence-led assessment
Clear confidence and caveats
Operational implications
Forward-looking scenarios
Risk treatment options
Global perspective
About ADGConsultNZ
Global coverage

Risk does not stop at regional boundaries.

ADGConsultNZ considers global, regional, national and transnational security issues, with analysis organised by geography and topic rather than restricted to a single operating region.

AfricaPolitical, conflict, operational and project security risk.
Asia-PacificGeopolitics, unrest, organised crime, corporate and field security.
Europe & EurasiaConflict, strategic competition, political and infrastructure risk.
Middle EastConflict, state and proxy activity, maritime and operational security.
AmericasPolitical, security, organised crime and business-environment risk.
Global / TransnationalOrganised crime, cyber-enabled threats, maritime and cross-border risk.
Selected external analysis

Recommended viewing

A curated space for external videos and channels that provide useful context on security, conflict, defence and geopolitical developments. Selection does not imply endorsement of every view expressed.

Professor Gerdes

@Professor-Gerdes

Selected geopolitical and security analysis

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Perun

@PerunAU

Defence economics, military capability and strategic analysis

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Selected external material remains the property of its original publisher. Inclusion does not imply endorsement of every view expressed.

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