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.

A series of ground handler strikes will disrupt flights arriving to and departing from Madrid, Spain’s main airport over the coming weeks.

A series of ground handler strikes will disrupt flights during over the coming weeks at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Demonstrations are aimed to voice frustration over poor management and underpayment of workers. The strikes will take place on December 23, 26, 30 and January 2 and 7. Significant disruptions are likely due to the market share of the unions involved in Spanish aviation and the additional strain of the holiday period. 

Mass protests are expected to continue across Honduras until elections counts are in and immediately following the results.

Expect large scale protests to continue in Honduras over the coming weeks due to election irregularities. The results of November 30’s elections have not been released amid a neck-and-neck race between the two leading candidates, which have led to allegations of election fraud. Protests have become commonplace, with many also aimed at rejecting comments made by U.S. President Trump who backs the current leading candidate. Protests following the results are likely due to the scale of controversy surrounding the count.

Expect protests to continue across Bolivia over the coming weeks following the end of fuel subsidies.

Additional protests are likely to cause disruptions across Bolivia over the coming weeks. Government officials have indicated that they will not reverse their decision to cut long-standing fuel subsidies which sparked ongoing protests. Several roadblocks across six departments are blocking traffic. Bolivia’s largest trade union also declared an indefinite strike that started Monday December 22. Major cities have seen protests with thousands of protesters. Demonstrations have remained largely peaceful at this point but can potentially turn dangerous quickly.

The Week Ahead: December 22, 2025

“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.

A rail strike will cause major travel disruptions throughout South Korea for an indefinite amount of time starting December 23.

Rail workers that are unionized members of Korail will strike indefinitely starting at 9:00 AM on December 23 to changes to their pay structure. Korail and its subsidiaries are government owned operations that account for the largest train providers in the country. The strike will also have significant impact on KTX and greater-Seoul area metro services. 

Expect heightened security throughout Taipei, Taiwan over the coming weeks following a knife attack.

A recent knife attack in Taipei on December 20 left 3 dead and 11 injured. The attack was carried out by a single man who perished in the ensuing chase. The mayor of the city pledged and increased security presence, which will likely be especially present near transportation hubs. This is likely because  part of the attack took place outside of  a main metro station.

Avoid the area around Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia following a mass shooting on December 14.

Avoid the immediate area around Bondi Beach near Sydney, Australia over the coming days following a mass shooting. The attack took place around 6:45 PM local time (2:45 AM ET) when two gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach. Current reporting puts the death toll at 11 people from the designated terrorist attack. The immediate threat is over; one attacker is dead and the other in critical condition. 

Officials warn of a potential megaquake over the coming week in Japan.

A general strike on December 11 will cause extreme disruptions to transportation by flight, rail, and metro across Portugal. The strike was called by two of Portugal’s largest unions to protest the government’s proposed revision of labor codes. Flights are expected to run at minimal services, with some providers such as TAP Air Portugal already cancelling flights. Metro and rail services are also expected to be heavily impacted with limited trains available. 

The Week Ahead: December 8, 2025

“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.

Travel by air, metro, and railways across Portugal will be heavily disrupted by a general strike on December 11.

A general strike on December 11 will cause extreme disruptions to transportation by flight, rail, and metro across Portugal. The strike was called by two of Portugal’s largest unions to protest the government’s proposed revision of labor codes. Flights are expected to run at minimal services, with some providers such as TAP Air Portugal already cancelling flights. Metro and rail services are also expected to be heavily impacted with limited trains available. 

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