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Global Intelligence Services May 6, 2010

Global Intelligence Services May 6, 2010. WHO WE ARE. Founded in 1996 by Dr. George Friedman Author of the NY Times best-seller “The Next 100 Years” Privately-owned, geopolitical intelligence organization

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Global Intelligence Services May 6, 2010

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  1. Global Intelligence Services May 6, 2010

  2. WHO WE ARE • Founded in 1996 by Dr. George Friedman • Author of the NY Times best-seller “The Next 100 Years” • Privately-owned, geopolitical intelligence organization • Distinct integration of OSINT and HUMINT (open source information gathering and from-the-field perspectives) • Highly-respected and quoted /featured across national media organizations • NY Times • The Economist • Barron’s • Time • Fortune • The Huffington Post • Forbes.com • The Wall Street Journal • American Free Press • Los Angeles Times 2

  3. WHAT WE DO • Specialization in unbiased global monitoring, insightand analysis • Highly accurate forecasting using proven geopolitical methodology • Highly trained analysts that assess and filter global intelligence in real-time • Onsite networks in more than 100 countries • In-depth reporting in targeted regional and topical market segments (security, terrorism, energy, politics, manufacturing, oil, financial, labor, natural disasters, etc.) • Business focus on reducing risk and maximizing opportunities for government agencies, higher education and multinational organizations 3

  4. OUR PRODUCTS/SERVICES An in-depth portfolio of products and resources to meet your missions and strategic business objectives • Comprehensive Web site with 14 years of archives • Video • Targeted portals • Special reports • Executive briefings • Global monitoring • Business risk assessments • Travel security reports • Books • Custom intelligence assessments/projects 4

  5. CLIENTS • Public Sector • U.S. Federal (Civilian and DOD) • Education • Foreign governments • Think tanks • Embassies • Libraries • Multinational organizations • NGOs • Manufacturers • Energy • Supply chain partners • IT services/technology • Construction • Telecom • Transportation • Financial services • Insurance 5

  6. MILITANT THREAT TO HOTELS Source: STRATFOR Terrorism, Security and the Threat to Global Business, November 15,2009 6

  7. ABDUCTIONS BY THE NUMBERS • 8,000: the estimated number of annual worldwide kidnappings • 1 in 10: the ratio of kidnappings reported to the authorities • $5,000 - $100M: the range of ransom demands • $500M: the annual global takings of the kidnap industry • 100%: the increase in kidnapping around the world in the last six years • 21%: the number of hostages in Latin America who survive rescue attempts Source: http://www.yourdiscovery.com/crime/kidnapandrescue/factsandstats/index.shtml • One inquiry by a Mexican legislative committee estimated there are approximately 4,500 kidnappings per year in Mexico alone • Approximately one-third of those crimes are reported to police because families fear reprisals from kidnappers and/or police often are involved • Source: Mexican Chamber of Deputies Committee on Security 7

  8. AREAS OF CARTEL INFLUENCES IN MEXICO 8

  9. TYPICAL ATTACK CYCLES • Most attacks can be prevented with effective countersurveillance practices, making protective intelligence measures a critical component to global business strategies 9

  10. CORPORATE SERVICES • Corporate and institutional licensing • Licenses available for full access to STRATFOR online products • Allows IP Auth with STRATFOR’S systems for rapid dissemination of SITREPS, analyses and forecasts • Priced according to size of organization • Protective Intelligence (PI) program • Focused on preserving the safety of people, information, facilities and brand/reputation • Dedicated “briefer” who you can contact and understands your requirements, monitors relevant intelligence and keeps you posted on vital concerns • Tailored reports and confidential briefings • Daily/monthly/weekly alerts on key developments in specified areas of interest • Special projects on priority issues (security assessments, country risk studies) • Priced according to scope of effort required 10

  11. STRATFOR IN ACTION • SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS OF STRATFOR PROTECTIVE INTELLIGENCE • May 3, 2010: Threat to a multinational client in India • STRATFOR leverages expertise — OSINT and HUMINT —to assess the credibility of the threat and to make recommendations for response • Quick response, feedback and direct access to a network of intelligence proves invaluable to the client and helps mitigate risk • Travel requests (summer 2010) • Multinational client is planning large, strategic meetings in London and needs to assess/avoid all possible security threats • STRATFOR conducts due diligence to analyze up-coming events/developments that might attract demonstrations or pose targets for militants • STRATFOR can make recommendations that detail travel/security threats 11

  12. For more information: Patrick Boykin patrick.boykin@stratfor.com (512) 744-4317

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