Writing & reflection

Articles & Insights

Short articles and reflections on humanitarian security, operations, resilience, crisis management and the realities of working in complex environments.

01 / LATEST

When the Signal Dies

What happens when digital systems, GPS and AI become so useful that organisations begin to lose the skills and judgement needed to operate without them?

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02 / FEATURED

Nothing Happened. That Was the Warning.

What aviation and healthcare learnt from near misses, and how humanitarian organisations can learn before harm occurs.

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03 / FEATURED

Localisation Without Abandonment

When security posts disappear, responsibility does not. Localisation must transfer authority, resources and protection—not responsibility and risk alone.

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04 / DIGITAL

Digital resilience, dependency and privacy

A reflection on dependency, privacy, digital resilience and the technology choices that come with moving into independent work.

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05 / SECURITY

Protecting Others Sometimes Means Protecting Ourselves

What cargo bikes, close protection, invisible risks and oxygen masks can teach us about duty of care.

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06 / CRISIS

Crisis & preparedness

Writing on crisis leadership, preparedness, decision-making under pressure and organisational resilience.

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Articles first published on LinkedIn may also be republished or adapted here, giving them a lasting home beyond social platforms.