Changing international policy around refugees
Program Titles
- The coming migration, refugee crisis & how to respond
- Risk Management Solution Plan
- Crisis Readiness: How Business Leaders Can Better Prepare for Tomorrow on Issues from Climate to Cyber
- Misinformation advisory
- Addressing fake news in the digital age
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
James M. Blake, Journalist and advisor for international security, humanitarian crises, refugee, and migration issues, advising world leaders, international business, and NGOs: non-government organizations.
James Blake reveals how AI is fundamentally reshaping the security threat landscape.
The threats are immediate:
- AI-powered cyber attacks bypassing traditional defenses
- Deepfake disinformation targeting your C-suite
- Bio-lab vulnerabilities exploited by AI-enhanced bad actors
- Nuclear facilities at risk from AI-driven sabotage
Blake provides a practical roadmap for building organizational resilience before catastrophe strikes. Learn how to restructure security teams, develop AI-aware crisis protocols, and create the cross-functional expertise needed to survive in an AI-dominated threat environment.
In today’s ever-changing and unpredictable world, being prepared for any crisis is crucial for business leaders. James Blake’s book, Crisis Readiness: How Business Leaders Can Better Prepare for Tomorrow’s Issues, from Climate to Cybersecurity, offers a comprehensive guide on risk management and provides valuable insights on how entrepreneurs and business leaders can strengthen their strategies to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.
His strengths lie in his exploration of various issues that businesses may face, including climate change and cybersecurity. Blake delves deeply into these subjects, offering practical advice and strategies for mitigating risks. By addressing these pressing concerns, he demonstrates how businesses can adapt and thrive in the face of adversity.
Crisis Readiness by James Blake is an illuminating and invaluable resource, offering practical strategies for business leaders. Blake’s authentic writing style and comprehensive approach make this book a must-read for anyone interested in risk management and crisis preparedness. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your business journey, this book will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the challenges of tomorrow.
In the modern digital landscape, navigating the minefield of misinformation and disinformation has become critical for all organizations. Recognizing the mounting menace of disinformation, Blake, an industry expert, offers specialized services tailored to combat this growing threat. His services are designed to provide risk advisory and mitigation strategies that can help manage the potential damage caused by the spread of misinformation and disinformation. By doing so, he helps protect the integrity and reputation of organizations operating in a world where digital falsehoods can proliferate rapidly. Fake news and disinformation are not merely buzzwords but potent tools that can instigate significant harm to any organization’s credibility.
The impact of misinformation is particularly severe in a digital age where information travels faster than ever, reaching a global audience in seconds. Organizations must have mechanisms to identify and counter these threats swiftly in such an environment. Blake’s risk advisory service plays a pivotal role in this aspect. His expertise lies in formulating effective strategies to identify potential hazards of fake news and devise suitable responses to mitigate their impact.
He considers various factors, such as the nature of the misinformation, its likely source, the intended audience, and its potential impact on the organization. Based on this analysis, he advises on the appropriate action, ranging from a targeted communication campaign to debunk the false information to more comprehensive measures to safeguard the organization’s reputation.
James M. Blake on the intersection of international security, humanitarian crises, and risk management issues. His work and writing reflect his experiences and interests, which include advising C-Suite executives at some of the largest organizations and companies in the world.
Among his career highlights are
1) Working with Aon to build Terrorism Tracker, WorldAware, and various security-related products for large multinational companies.
2) Working for Control Risks, I was embedded at the IMF, advising very senior staff on security, crisis management, and resilience-building strategies. These efforts included improving compound security in Afghanistan, assisting the organization’s return to Libya, and facilitating various successful evacuations of senior staff following emergencies.
3) Collaborated with senior corporate advisory organizations, including some of the world’s largest multinational companies, on market-entry strategies and stakeholder engagement.
James has published widely, including regularly in Jane’s Intelligence Review and Foreign Policy, as well as several leading think tanks.
He has contributed his writing and research to the Western Hemisphere Drug Commission, which published a report for senior policymakers in the USA.
He is currently working on and writing about a range of emerging risk-related projects and resilience strategies.
James has provided expert comment on security issues to a range of media outlets, including the BBC, Channel 4 News (UK) and CBC (Canada). He has spoken at large conferences on international security and preparation, including for the World Affairs Forum, Global Interagency Security Forum, and the New York and DC Analysts’ Roundtables.
James holds a Master of Arts degree in International Relations from the University of St Andrews in Scotland and in Near and Middle Eastern Politics (with distinction) from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
James in Turkey conducted interviews with Syrian, Iraqi, and Afghan refugees fleeing into Europe as part of the International Rescue Committee’s preparation for what became the European Refugee Crisis.
He helped advise the organization in setting up programs and advocating on behalf of the refugees to international governments.
He was in Northern Mexico, conducting interviews with asylum seekers fleeing Central America into the USA while also investigating how Mexican cartels are moving into fentanyl smuggling and how they distribute the drugs across the USA.
James has worked as a writer for the former British foreign secretary, President, and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, briefing him before engagements at the UN.
James is an advisor to the Global Mayors Migration Council.
He is advising mayors in their efforts to establish the Mayors Migration Council, which is changing international policy around refugees and migration from walls and division to open, inclusive cities.
James regularly publishes articles for Foreign Policy and investigative pieces for Jane’s Intelligence Review and The New Humanitarian.
He gives interviews to leading outlets, including the BBC, Channel 4 News, and CBC Canada.
During his career, James also advised the International Monetary Fund on security and intelligence developments in the Middle East and North Africa, including following a coup in Egypt and the aftermath of terrorist attacks in Afghanistan.
He also worked for two leading intelligence advisory firms.
He has written risk assessments on terrorism and geopolitical issues for some of the world’s largest companies.
James holds a Master of Arts degree in International Relations (distinction).
James has traveled widely across the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and South-East Asia. James has provided expert comment on political and security issues to a range of media outlets, including the BBC, Channel 4 News, and CBC (Canada), and has spoken at large security-related conferences.
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