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The Middle East’s New Overwater Aviation Security Issues
On May 16, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an Advisory Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for overwater airspace above the Persian Gulf…

OSAC France Women's World Cup Assessment
The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament will be held from June 7 to July 7 in nine cities across France. The following assessment provides…

Ordered Departure in Iraq
On May 15, the U.S. Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel from Mission Iraq, including the U.S.…

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Demonstration Alert: Algiers (Algeria), Peaceful Demonstrations Continue
Peaceful demonstrations are expected to continue to take place throughout the country in the coming weeks.

Security Alert: Kyiv (Ukraine), Growing Crime Trend Across Europe
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv advises U.S. citizens of a growing crime trend across Ukraine. Foreign visitors report being befriended by a previously…

Security Alert: Kabul (Afghanistan), Increased Security Restrictions Due to Political…
Due to political developments, increased security restrictions may cause traffic disruptions over the next several days. There may also be an…

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FBI-DHS Hazardous Materials Advisory
The primary mission of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)…
Chemical Infragard
InfraGard represents one of the original efforts by the FBI to…

Upcoming Events as of 5/23/2019

OSAC Webinar | The Role of Security in Pandemics and Outbreaks
There is an employee with Measles in your office. There is a…
Country Council Meeting: Port of Spain, Trinidad (May 29)
U.S. Embassy Port of Spain invites all OSAC constituents to a…
Save the Date: Lagos Country Council Meeting (May 30)
All OSAC constituents are invited to attend the next country…

Christian J. Schurman
Chairman, Overseas Security Advisory Council
Director, Diplomatic Security Service
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security
Bureau of Diplomatic Security
U.S. Department of State

Sandy Cowie
Co-Chairman, Overseas Security Advisory Council
Director – Global Security and Business Continuity
Principal Financial Group

Thomas G. Scanlon
Executive Director, Overseas Security Advisory Council
Bureau of Diplomatic Security
U.S. Department of State

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