Overseas Advisory Council Newsletter 1/14/2023

 


January 14, 2023

Today's Headlines OSAC's daily selection of global security news

South & Central Asia

LAHORE: A number of tandoor owners staged a protest rally on Thursday outside the civil secretariat against the rising prices of simple and fine flour and demanded revisions in the naan and roti prices in line with the ongoing price hike.

OSAC Analysis Unclassified OSAC analytical reports and other resources

Global

Published: January 11, 2023

Some of the most damaging security breaches for U.S. organizations come from insider threats, whether malicious or negligent. It can be difficult to detect these threats, but a deeper understanding of the observable and reportable indicators that ma...

Published: January 09, 2023

Emergency preparedness has become a critical consideration for OSAC members traveling overseas. Disaster supply kits, known as “go-bags” and "stay-bags," are necessary when preparing for an emergency. U.S. Embassies as well as U.S. companies encoura...

East Asia & Pacific

Published: January 11, 2023

The 2023 Australian Open is an annual tennis tournament held in Melbourne, the country’s second-largest city. This year’s competition will commence on January 16 and finish on January 28 with the men’s singles final. While COVID-19 measures institut...

Consular Messages - Department of State travel advisories and alerts

Middle East & North Africa

Local media indicate there will be a number of protests and demonstrations throughout Tunisia on January 14 and through the rest of the month.

Western Hemisphere

Rail services between Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Hidroelectrica have been suspended until further notice. Travelers remaining in Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu village should contact local authorities (hotel front desks can assist) regarding available o...

Events - Upcoming OSAC meetings, webinars, and training courses

Global

Join the OSAC Energy Sector Committee (ESC) on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM ET for the launch of the ESC's monthly "coffee chat" series.

Event Start Date: January 18, 2023

Please join our monthly meeting of security professionals to discuss ATFP related issues and the current security environment.

East Asia & Pacific

OSAC members based in New Zealand are invited to attend OSAC New Zealand's country chapter relaunch on 23 February 2023.

Event Start Date: January 19, 2023

OSAC Manila country chapter members are invited to attend a hybrid meeting on 19 January 2023 from 2-4 PM local.

Western Hemisphere

OSAC's Latin America Regional Committee (LARC) invites all members to save the date for the LARC's Spring Conference in Miami, FL on March 8.

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