In these days, as Iraqi forces backed up by the US-led coalition are trying to break the last stand of ISIS resistance in the battle for Mosul, the world will witness the laying of a milestone in the war against the cancerous terrorist state, which broke out across the lands of Iraq and Syria, to…
This article offers a forward‑leaning perspective on cyberstalking, online harassment, and digital self‑protection—issues that have only grown more urgent in today’s hyper‑connected environment. While technology has evolved, the behavioural patterns, vulnerabilities, and defensive strategies outlined here remain highly relevant for professionals navigating online exposure and digital threats.
The Yemeni Civil War is probably not the most talked about conflict in western media, with all the attention attracted by the unfortunately well-known atrocities committed by the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Nevertheless, the bloodshed has reached sizable proportions with estimated 6000 dead since March 2015 and it cannot absolutely be underestimated for the gravity…
Author’s Note: This article is the fourth and final installment of a four‑part series dedicated to protecting intellectual property when operating in foreign markets. In this 2015 feature, Daniel Djouder and I examined the South African IP framework — a jurisdiction where formal patent examinations, expedited grants, and a distinctive approach to trademark protection create…
Author’s Note: This article is the third installment of a four‑part series dedicated to protecting intellectual property when operating in foreign markets. In this 2015 feature, Daniel Djouder and I examined the Indian IP framework — a jurisdiction where absolute novelty, strict procedural requirements, and a broad definition of trademarks make preparation and compliance essential…
Author’s Note:This article is the second installment of a four‑part series dedicated to protecting intellectual property when conducting business abroad. In this 2015 feature, Daniel Djouder and I explored the Brazilian IP landscape — a jurisdiction where long patent timelines, procedural complexity, and a strictly registration‑based trademark system make strategic preparation essential for any foreign…
Author’s Note: This article is the first installment of a four‑part series dedicated to protecting intellectual property when operating in foreign markets. In this 2015 feature, Daniel Djouder and I examined the structural vulnerabilities that foreign companies face when entering China — a jurisdiction where the First to File system, cultural nuances, and regulatory complexity…
Author’s Note:Identity theft is one of the most underestimated threats in modern society. In this 2015 cover feature, Daniel Djouder and I examined how individuals can recognize, prevent, and respond to identity impersonation through a combination of real‑world cases and a structured operational framework.
This piece focused on practical strategies for staying safe while traveling abroad — from country‑risk intelligence and medical preparedness to hotel security, cultural awareness, and personal protection. Drawing from years of field experience in high‑risk environments, the article offered a structured approach to mitigating exposure during business travel, long before “travel security” became a mainstream…
It was 1962 and the world had been dragged to the verge of disaster, where it remained, precariously-balanced, for thirteen – seemingly never-ending – days. Fast forwarding to half a century later, it is 2015 and it is impossible not to notice how the hard-learned lesson of the Cuban Missile Crisis appears to have been…