OSAC Analysis

This report examines the more than 365 days of protests in Georgia, and how this small but sustained protest movement may impact the private sector.

Protests are escalating across Iran and have become increasingly violent, resulting in numerous arrests and injuries. The Government of Iran has restricted access to mobile, landline, and national internet networks, sign...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19. The tournament presents a logistical challenge for host countries, participants, and sponsors as the host cities span North America to include 16 stadiums...

This explainer seeks to clarify the role and services provided by American Citizen Services (ACS) for OSAC member organizations operating in Italy during the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Games.

On January 3, U.S. joint military and law enforcement captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas. The arrest led to a transition of power to former Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, maintaining much of the reg...

This report examines transit between the four Milano Cortina clusters, and the risks to private-sector organizations preparing to travel during the 2026 Olympic Games.

The 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting will take place January 19-23 in Davos, Switzerland. The annual meeting draws between 2,000-3,000 participants from government, media, non-governmental organizations, ac...

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, scheduled for February 6–22 and March 6–15, respectively, will draw significant international attention to northern Italy. The report aims to provide a compreh...

This OSAC report provides a brief update on recent events in the Middle East and North Africa.

Over the past 19 months, Australia has recorded numerous antisemitic incidents in several locations. From graffiti and torched cars and buildings, to a terrorist attack on a Hannukah celebration this month, the country h...

On November 10, a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) detonated outside of the Red metro station in central New Delhi, killing 13 and wounding several others. Indian authorities have arrested multiple indiv...

Honduras faces a contentious general election on November 30, with elevated public distrust in key electoral institutions, a three-way presidential race, and allegations of coup plotting. The political rhetoric surroundi...

This report examines the precarious situation facing the Serbian energy sector and its impact on the private sector.

The capture of El Fasher marks a major development in Sudan’s war, which started in April 2023. This report examines the circumstances surrounding the city’s fall, its broader implications, and the challenges facing priv...

The 2025 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) will be held in the Kingdom of Morocco from December 21 to January 18. Morocco will host 24 national soccer teams, with matches being st...

Locations in U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories are rated on a scale from 1 to 4, with Level 1 advising U.S. citizens to exercise normal precautions, and Level 4 advising U.S. citizens to not travel to that locat...

Pakistan’s recent airstrikes and attacks along its Afghan border could escalate terrorism within Pakistan as the militant group, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), gains more support from the Afghan Taliban in response to...

Please see general travel security guidance for Mexico below. For further information on Mexico, view the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory and OSAC’s Country Security Report.

This report examines Bolivia’s 2025 elections, and how they may impact the private sector operating in the country.

Syria remains in a fragile post-conflict transition nearly one year after the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad. The country continues to face severe economic strain, persistent security challenges, and fragmented...