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04/09/2026

U.S. TARIFFS: Capability Pricing / Origin Certification

On 3 September, United States tariffs took effect on imported drones. Platforms above 25 kilograms attract 100 percent. So do platforms carrying thermal imaging and docking stations. Everything smaller attracts 25 percent.

The rate turns on what the aircraft can do, not where it was built. Two identical airframes, one fitted with a thermal camera, are now priced 75 points apart.
Allied suppliers can cap the rate at 15 percent, the United Kingdom at 10. The cap is not automatic. It requires certifying that substantially all critical components are of qualifying origin, a threshold the proclamation does not define.

Since June 2025, aluminium importers unable to evidence their country of smelt have been taxed as though the metal were Russian, at 200 percent. Not knowing became the most expensive answer available.

Organisations preparing to claim the reduced rate should verify who ultimately owns and controls each supplier behind that certification, as a qualifying-country invoice does not establish qualifying-country control.
Do you know who ultimately controls the suppliers whose origin you are about to certify to a foreign government?

For continuous access to verified geopolitical developments, due diligence insights, and risk-rated intelligence by geography, sector, or topic, explore Teseum — NSSG's intelligence platform — or contact us at [email protected] to learn how we can support your risk intelligence needs.

02/09/2026

Meet the people behind NSSG. 🌍
This time, we’re featuring our colleague Filip Bodoc, Intelligence Analyst at NSSG — and a true mountain and nature enthusiast.

Outside the world of intelligence analysis, Filip is passionate about climbing, hiking and spending time in the mountains.

In many ways, the two worlds share the same mindset: careful observation, preparation, focus and the ability to assess the environment before making the next move.
Whether analysing information or facing a new climbing route, attention to detail and a clear understanding of the bigger picture make the difference.
At NSSG, our people bring more than professional expertise to the team — they bring their passions, perspectives and unique stories.

01/09/2026

When your people travel, risk doesn’t stand still. Neither should your support!

An essential component of NSSG’s Travel Risk Management service is continuous, real-time support through our 24/7 C3i Operations Center.
From global event monitoring and location-based alerts to traveller status, dynamic risk assessments and coordinated emergency response, our teams maintain operational visibility throughout the journey.

Because effective Travel Risk Management is not only about preparing before departure — it is about being ready to act when conditions change.

🌍 Protect your people. Maintain visibility. Respond with confidence.
👉 Discover NSSG Travel Risk Management and speak with our team: [email protected].

27/08/2026

ESWATINI/CHINA/TAIWAN: Diplomatic Relations / Travel & Security

China urges citizens to evacuate Eswatini, Taiwan’s last diplomatic ally in Africa

China has issued a strong advisory urging its citizens and institutions in Eswatini to leave or relocate to safer areas, citing a “complex” security environment, widespread online fraud and illegal gambling, and an “extremely high” public-security risk.
The warning comes despite Eswatini generally being considered significantly safer than neighboring South Africa. Beijing says the advisory is based on security concerns and does not officially link it to Taiwan.

The development highlights how security, geopolitics and business interests can increasingly overlap. While the advisory does not necessarily indicate a sudden deterioration in Eswatini’s security environment, companies operating there should monitor both the local security situation and potential diplomatic or regulatory implications.
At NSSG, we provide security and intelligence support and enterprise risk management for organizations operating in volatile and rapidly developing environments worldwide.
If your business is exposed to emerging security, geopolitical or operational risks, get in touch at [email protected] to discuss how we can support you.

26/08/2026

What happens when a Soviet-era domain meets Western European infrastructure?
Our investigation into the .su domain ecosystem continues — and the second report takes us to Germany.

NSSG Intelligence experts identified close to 2,000 .su domains resolving to German IP addresses, with registration activity accelerating sharply in recent years. But the numbers are only the beginning.
A deeper examination of the infrastructure uncovered interconnected domains linked to recruitment lures, identity-document harvesting, impersonation, and crypto-related schemes—showing how the same technical infrastructure can support very different operations.

Why Germany? Why .su? And what can shared hosting, DNS records and mail infrastructure reveal about the operators behind these networks?

👉 Read Part 2 of our investigation: Germany’s .su Footprint: What Is Hiding in Soviet-Coded Domains — and discover what sits beneath the surface: https://hubs.li/Q04tvM1B0

This investigation is not over. Another report in the series will follow.

Nearly 2,000 .su domains resolve to German IP addresses. NSSG's investigation into the scams, impersonation and infrastructure hosted inside.

20/08/2026

The Soviet Union disappeared in 1991. Its internet domain did not.
What looks like a digital relic is still active today — and raises questions around cyber risk, jurisdiction, brand protection and malicious infrastructure.

More than 109,000 .su domains remain active across 80 countries, while the domain’s unusual governance and enforcement environment has historically attracted cybercriminal infrastructure, phishing, credential theft and other high-risk activity.

Our Intelligence experts have investigated the .su ecosystem, who benefits from keeping it alive, and what its continued existence could mean for organisations and global brands. This analysis forms part of a wider series of intelligence reports, with further findings to follow.

Do you know whether your organisation or brand is already present in the .su domain space — and who controls it?

👉 Read the full NSSG analysis and discover what may be hiding behind a domain that was never supposed to survive: https://hubs.li/Q04tvXQv0

And stay tuned — the investigation continues.

Active domains still run on the Soviet Union's .su TLD. NSSG's intelligence brief on who controls it, who uses it, and what changes.

19/08/2026

U.S./CANADA: International Trade / Commercial Agreements

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day suspension of planned 50% tariffs on approximately USD 20 billion in Canadian imports, following a preliminary trade agreement between Washington and Ottawa. The deal reportedly covers expanded access for U.S. goods, economic security and digital trade, while addressing U.S. concerns over Canadian tariffs on dairy, alcoholic beverages and motor vehicles. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged “substantial progress” but stressed that negotiations remain ongoing.

The pause reduces the immediate risk of escalating trade tensions and supply-chain disruption, but uncertainty remains as broader USMCA-related discussions continue.

Advisory: Organizations with U.S.-Canada supply-chain or commercial exposure should continue monitoring negotiations and implementation. Automotive, agriculture, food and beverage, forestry and cross-border manufacturing remain particularly exposed until a final agreement is concluded.

Operating in a world where political and economic developments can rapidly become business risks? NSSG supports organizations with security intelligence, enterprise risk management and actionable assessments of evolving situations worldwide.

Contact our team at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your operations and decision-making.

18/08/2026

Is managed instability becoming the new strategic reality in the Middle East?

In our latest analysis, NSSG Intelligence Analyst Nima Korami examines the evolving Iran–US dynamic and what it could mean for the region’s emerging security order — from shifting alliances and maritime tensions to the longer-term implications for organisations operating in the Middle East.

Read the full analysis: “Managed Instability as the Strategy: Iran, US, and the Middle East’s Emerging Order.”

🔗 Explore the article: https://hubs.li/Q04tjMXT0

Hormuz remains effectively shut as strikes have continued in bursts throughout July and August even though indirect talks between US and Iran continue to take place.

17/08/2026

9 Years of NSSG. 9 Years of Trust, Expertise & Global Impact.

Celebrating nine years of protecting people, supporting organisations, and navigating risk worldwide!
Happy anniversary!

14/08/2026

CASE STUDY: See how the right crisis management approach can make a real difference when organisations face sensitive operational challenges!

In our latest case study, we share how NSSG supported a multinational company in Italy during a complex workforce reduction process.

By combining security assessment, intelligence monitoring, crisis preparedness, and on-the-ground support, our teams helped the client maintain situational awareness, protect people and operations, and respond effectively as the situation evolved.

It’s a practical example of how an integrated approach to risk can support organisations through challenging moments.

👉 Read the full case study and discover how NSSG supports clients before, during, and after a crisis: https://hubs.li/Q04t1w2P0

Following the corporate announcement of a significant workforce reduction at the Italian production site, the client requested support in assessing, preventing, and mitigating potential internal security and crisis-related risks.