Scott Stewart supervises Stratfor's analysis of terrorism and security issues. Before joining Stratfor, he was a special agent with the U.S. State Department for 10 years and was involved in hundreds of terrorism investigations.
Mr. Stewart was the lead State Department investigator assigned to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the follow-up New York City bomb plot. He also led a team of American agents assisting the Argentine investigation of the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires and was involved in investigations following a series of attacks and attempted attacks by the Iraqi intelligence service during the first Gulf War.
Mr. Stewart was deputy regional security officer in Guatemala City and was responsible for embassy and diplomatic security at that post as well as in Belize City. As protective intelligence coordinator for Dell, he served as a member of Michael Dell's executive protective team. He has also consulted on terrorism issues for the Texas Department of Public Safety.
He is regularly featured as a security expert in leading media outlets, including The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, CNN International, NPR, Reuters, USA Today, The Associated Press, World Magazine, Fox News, Discovery Channel and Time magazine.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Ahlu Sunnah Wa-Hamo is giving cause for concern after a spate of attacks in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, which is rich in natural gas reserves. But just how much of a threat is the jihadist group?
No hard and fast rules define victory against jihadists, but a number of factors can indicate when counterterrorism and counterinsurgency efforts are working.
For some jihadists, the path from petty criminal to extremist winds through the penitentiary. And in the next few years, many will be returning to society.
Over the course of nine days, terrorists have launched about a half-dozen attacks on police and churches. One bright spot in this mayhem: The attacks have been crude and poorly planned, limiting casualties.
In crafting plans to protect against terrorist and other assaults, businesses, schools and places of worship need to look beyond the widely cited dictum of "run, hide, fight."
While some corporate or government spies make a splash as "one-hit wonders," others nonchalantly steal secrets for months, years and even decades.
Self-described "incel" Alek Minassian was driven by ideological motives to carry out his vehicular attack. But nonterrorists can execute common terrorist tactics just as often as those acting with a political motive, especially in public spaces.
A spot on the FBI's most wanted list and a $20 million reward will most likely ensnare drug kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero, once convicted in the murder of a DEA agent.
An increase in mass shootings and the immediacy of social media and cable TV are creating the impression that the United States is becoming more dangerous, despite historically low crime rates.
In this conversation, Chief Security Officer Fred Burton and VP of Tactical Analysis Scott Stewart examine the diplomatic expulsions and their consequences on business and security.
Following the shooting at YouTube's headquarters, Stratfor Threat Lens VP of Tactical Analysis Scott Stewart speaks with CNBC about proactive and reactive strategies to prevent workplace violence.
Intelligence operations must adjust accordingly as Russia and Western countries kick out diplomats and close consulates in response to the poisoning of a former spy.
