Nolan Perrin

Nolan is an intelligence analyst and operations manager with SafeAbroad, overseeing both the strategic and tactical intelligence teams. He is dedicated to delivering accurate, actionable, and insightful security products that help keep international travelers safe. Having earned a B.A. in International Politics from Ashland University, Nolan is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the Institute of World Politics. He is passionate about making international travel more accessible through increased safety awareness.

Airports in Brussels, Belgium will see mass flight cancellations and delays on May 12 due to a strike.

A union strike will bring mass flight cancellations and delays across airports in Brussels, Belgium on May 12. Around half of all flights departing from Brussels Airport will be cancelled, with all departing and arriving flights at Charleroi Airport (Brussels South) being cancelled for the day. Brussels Airlines will be the hardest hit carrier, expecting around 600 of their flights to be cancelled which represents roughly 60% of their operations.

Anti-Monarchy protesters will demonstrate in large numbers at Trafalgar Square in London, United Kingdom on May 9.

An Anti-Monarchy Protest will cause disruptions in downtown London on May 9. Protesters, numbering from around a couple hundred to 2,000 people, will arrive at Trafalgar Square to demand the end of the Monarchy’s role as head of state. Speakers, politicians, and entertainers will be present alongside a heightened police presence. The protest is expected to pass peacefully. 

SafeAbroad Global Intelligence Briefing: May 2026

This month, our team of analysts recapped and informed about major events from around the world, including:

-A shooting at the Pyramid of the Moon on April 20 in Teotihuacán, Mexico.
-A major anti-monarchy protest that will march through downtown London, UK on May 9.
-The security situation in Colombia leading up to Presidential elections on May 31.

SafeAbroad Global Intelligence Briefing: April 2026

This month, our team of analysts recapped and informed about major events from around the world, including:

-The conflict in the Middle East’s effects on air travel throughout March.
-The effect of upcoming resident doctor strikes in the UK from April 7-13.
-How the Songkran festival in Thailand will disrupt travel from April 13-15.

SafeAbroad Global Intelligence Briefing: March 2026

This month, our team of analysts recapped major events from around the world, including:

-The beginning of intermittent doctor strikes on February 16, limiting healthcare accessibility in Spain.
-Cartel retaliation that heightened security concerns across Mexico beginning on February 22.
-Airline, train, and bus disruptions across Belgium will massively impact travel on March 12.

Airstrikes across the Middle East on February 28 have heightened security concerns throughout the region.

The exchange of airstrikes between Israel, the U.S., and Iran has degraded security throughout the region on February 28. The attacks came amid failed negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Explosions are reported in Israel and Iran, as well as at/near U.S. bases in Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. Significant airspace closures have halted most flights over the region. Corresponding U.S. embassies have issued shelter in place orders for Gulf countries as well as in Israel.

The Week Ahead: February 23, 2026

“The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.

The death of a cartel boss and subsequent retaliations on February 22 are raising security concerns across Mexico.

The death of a cartel leader on February 22 is sparking nationwide security concerns in Mexico.  Mexican armed forces killed “El Mencho,” the leader of one of Mexico’s largest cartels. HIs death sparked a wave of roadblocks that are disrupting travel and creating security concerns across the country, with the majority of disruptions occurring in Jalisco. The U.S. embassy in Mexico has advised U.S. citizens to shelter in place across several states. Several locations also saw violence aimed largely to cause disruptions.

Doctors will conduct monthly, multi-day strikes across Spain disrupting healthcare services starting February 16.

Doctors will conduct multi-day strikes intermittently from February 16 to June 19, limiting access to healthcare in Spain. The  Spanish Confederation of Medical Unions called for five separate strikes; the set dates are from February 16 to 20, March 16 to 20, April 27 to 30, May 18 to 22, and June 15 to 19. Emergency services will still be available. Before the round of strikes begins, doctors will protest in front of the Congress of Deputies in Madrid on February 14 at 12:00 PM.

The Week Ahead: February 9, 2026

“The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.

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