Expert Analysis on Modern Security Challenges.

In an increasingly complex threat landscape, understanding emerging risks requires both practical experience and analytical rigour. James Blake regularly contributes expert analysis to leading security and risk management platforms, sharing insights drawn from over fifteen years working across corporate security, humanitarian operations, and international crisis response.These published articles reflect Next Generation Risk Management’s commitment to advancing the field beyond traditional frameworks. By examining evolving threats—from sophisticated cyber-attacks to climate-driven security impacts and state-sponsored disinformation—our analysis helps security professionals and organisational leaders anticipate challenges before they materialise.The articles gathered here represent work published across respected industry platforms, offering perspectives shaped by field experience in crisis zones, embedding with major multinational corporations, and advising humanitarian organisations operating in high-threat environments. Each piece explores how contemporary security challenges demand integrated approaches that span both digital and physical domains.

read the articles:

Blake, J. and GISF Network (2025) ‘Getting ahead of the threat: Reflections on AI and security risk management’, Global Inter-agency Security Forum, 4 August.

Blake, J. (2023) ‘Disinformation networks threaten democracy in Guatemala’, Jane’s Intelligence Review, January 2023

Blake, J. (2021a) ‘Disinformation is changing security risk management’, Security Magazine, 12 January.

Blake, J. (2021b) ‘Disinformation: Companies in the crosshairs’, Security Magazine, 12 January.

Blake, J. (2022a) ‘Best practices for protecting elected officials’, Security Magazine, 18 August.

Blake, J. (2022b) ‘The issue of corporate risk and reputation’, Security Magazine, 9 September.

Blake, J. (2021) ‘Reimagine the corporate security structure’, Security Magazine, 26 May.

Blake, J. and Polanco, E. (2020a) ‘Covid-19: Cyber criminals exploit changes brought by pandemic’, Jane’s Intelligence Review, 8 April.

Blake, J. (2020a) ‘Disinformation and security risk management for NGOs’, Global Inter-agency Security Forum, 31 July.

Blake, J. (2020b) ‘Social media companies under pressure to combat disinformation’, Jane’s Intelligence Review, 20 July.

Blake, J. (2020c) ‘US 2020 presidential election at risk of disinformation tactics’, Jane’s Intelligence Review, 19 June.

Blake, J. (2020d) ‘Preventing the next Boko Haram in Northern Mozambique’, Council on Foreign Relations, 20 May.

Blake, J. and GISF Network (2025) ‘Getting ahead of the threat: Reflections on AI and security risk management’, Global Inter-agency Security Forum, 4 August.

Blake, J. and Kriticos, C. (2024) ‘In the Spotlight: can recent media attention support advocacy for better humanitarian security?’, Global Inter-agency Security Forum (GISF), 21 May.

Blake, J. (2021a) ‘Disinformation is changing security risk management’, Security Magazine, 12 January.

Blake, J. (2021b) ‘Disinformation: Companies in the crosshairs’, Security Magazine, 12 January.

Blake, J. (2022a) ‘Best practices for protecting elected officials’, Security Magazine, 18 August.

Blake, J. (2022b) ‘The issue of corporate risk and reputation’, Security Magazine, 9 September.

Blake, J. (2021) ‘Reimagine the corporate security structure’, Security Magazine, 26 May.

Blake, J. and Polanco, E. (2020a) ‘Covid-19: Cyber criminals exploit changes brought by pandemic’, Jane’s Intelligence Review, 8 April.

Blake, J. (2020a) ‘Disinformation and security risk management for NGOs’, Global Inter-agency Security Forum, 31 July.

Blake, J. (2020b) ‘Social media companies under pressure to combat disinformation’, Jane’s Intelligence Review, 20 July.

Blake, J. (2020c) ‘US 2020 presidential election at risk of disinformation tactics’, Jane’s Intelligence Review, 19 June.

Blake, J. (2020d) ‘Preventing the next Boko Haram in Northern Mozambique’, Council on Foreign Relations, 20 May.

Blake, J. (2020e) ‘Humanitarian Challenge: Amping up Urban Response to COVID-19 in Central America’, New Security Beat, Wilson Center, 19 May.

Blake, J. (2020f) ‘Criminal gangs’ capabilities unhindered by military operations in El Salvador’, Jane’s Intelligence Review, 28 April.

Blake, J. (2019a) ‘Russia expands influence in Cameroon’, Jane’s Intelligence Review, 22 March.

Blake, J. (2019b) ‘Radical Islamists Have Opened a New Front in Mali’, Foreign Policy, 29 March.

Blake, J. (2019c) ‘Terrorism Threatens a Former Oasis of Stability in West Africa’, Foreign Policy, 1 February.

Blake, J. (2018) ‘Anglophone insurgency’s tactical shift aggravates crisis in Cameroon’, Jane’s Intelligence Review, 4 December.

Blake, J. and Tigner, B. (2017) ‘Islamic State returnees pose threat to Europe’, Jane’s Intelligence Review, 22 March.

Blake, J. (2019d) ‘Far-right extremism in the US meets inadequate government response’, Jane’s Intelligence Review, 27 September.

Blake, J. (2019e) ‘US demand drives profitable cross-border fentanyl trade’, Jane’s Intelligence Review, 19 June.

Blake, J. (2020q) ‘West Africa Is Increasingly Vulnerable to Terrorist Groups’, Foreign Policy, 4 April.

Blake, J. (2021c) ‘Violence at the US Capitol indicates increasing domestic terrorism threat’, Jane’s Intelligence Review Magazine, 11 January.

Blake, J. (2020r) ‘IntelWatch, October-November 2020: Growing long-term terrorism risks’, Jane’s Intelligence Review Magazine, October-November.

Blake, J. (2020s) ‘IntelWatch, September-October 2020: US election security threats’, Jane’s Intelligence Review Magazine, September-October.

From Analysis to Action.

Published articles represent only one dimension of Next Generation Risk Management LTD’s contribution to advancing security practice. The insights shared through external platforms inform but cannot replace the tailored analysis, operational planning, and crisis response capabilities we provide clients facing specific challenges. If the analytical approach demonstrated in these articles resonates with your organisation’s security requirements, we invite you to explore how Next Generation Risk Management LTD can support your specific needs. Whether you’re seeking comprehensive security audits, crisis management planning, executive protection strategies, or guidance on emerging threats, our team brings the same rigour and practical focus evident in our published work to every client engagement.

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