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This On Call International article will discuss the following: The unique travel risk landscape business travelers and organizations should consider when traveling to China, highlighting how security concerns can extend beyond traditional physical safety risks to include privacy, information security, sensitive business communications, and the protection of proprietary corporate data. How China’s evolving legal and

This On Call International article will discuss the following: How tattoos, piercings, and other forms of body modification can create unexpected considerations for international travelers, highlighting how cultural, religious, social, and legal attitudes toward personal expression vary significantly by destination and may affect travelers’ experiences in public spaces, businesses, and formal settings. How attitudes toward

AFRICA Africa’s 2026 Elections Put Political Resilience and State Capacity in Focus Africa’s 2026 election cycle is entering a particularly active period as several countries across the continent prepare for presidential, parliamentary, and legislative polls later this year. This election calendar is notable not only for the number of elections, but also for what they

This On Call International article will discuss the following: Pre-travel planning for asthma and chronic respiratory conditions, including researching destination-specific environmental triggers, consulting a healthcare provider before departure, and creating a medication and medical equipment plan. Managing respiratory health during travel, with practical strategies such as staying hydrated, keeping medications and respiratory equipment easily accessible,

This On Call International article will discuss the following: How to prepare for travel with cardiovascular disease, including researching destination conditions, evaluating planned activities, consulting a healthcare provider before departure, and creating a medication and medical documentation plan. Managing cardiovascular health during travel, with practical guidance on staying hydrated, reducing the risk of blood clots

This On Call International article will discuss the following: How perceptions and social media influence travel behavior and risk, including how curated online content can create unrealistic expectations, reinforce stereotypes, and lead travelers to underestimate risks or make decisions based on incomplete information. The importance of preparation, cultural awareness, and realistic expectations, with practical strategies

AFRICA Renewed Tigray Fighting Threatens Ethiopia’s Wider Security Environment The 2020-2022 Tigray War ended with the Pretoria Peace Agreement, but long-standing territorial, political, and security disputes between Ethiopia’s federal government and Tigrayan leaders have remained unresolved. Those tensions resurfaced on August 1 when clashes between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Ethiopian National

This On Call International article will discuss the following: Why after-action reviews (AARs) are a critical part of crisis management, including how they help organizations capture lessons learned, identify operational gaps, improve accountability, and strengthen long-term resilience following a crisis. How effective AARs transform experience into actionable improvements, by creating opportunities for constructive discussion, uncovering

This On Call International article will discuss the following: How travel assistance supports travelers during common travel disruptions, highlighting the value of having expert support available when unexpected issues arise, even when situations do not qualify as major emergencies. Key travel assistance services that help keep trips on track, including lost luggage assistance, travel document