Chapter Four Padlet by Maureen Ariel https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm Political Risks and Personal Danger en-us 2017-03-20 18:50:49 UTC 2025-10-17 13:43:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Political Risks and Personal Danger mariel2 https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/161301087
While companies face risk when doing business in other countries, individuals may also be in danger.  Workers and travelers can encounter robberies, attacks, and abductions while living in or visiting another nation. 

The U.S. State Department issues travel warnings to reduce the chance of danger for people involved in international activities. These public notices list countries to which Americans are advised not to travel. 

1. Go to the web site of the U.S. State Department, www.state.gov, to find current examples of travel warnings.  What are some common warnings?


2. What factors create potential dangers for people working and living in other countries?

]]> 2017-03-20 18:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/161301087 Trey Jenkins https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/161925213 1. Some common warnings about travelling is going to terrorist "hot spots" might raise red flags. Also the new executive order with travel bans that was signed by President Trump.

2. Some of the potential dangers that people working and living in other countries might face is how to get taxed and continuous changing of border laws between the countries.]]> 2017-03-22 18:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/161925213 Andrew Pascarella https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/161926663
1. Common warnings could be to watch out for crime and stay away from wars and other conflicts
2. Some countries have lenient safety procedures in the workplace. Countries could be going through civil wars and terrorist crisis. On going crime and unstable governments could be dangerous to a person working or living in that country. ]]> 2017-03-22 18:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/161926663 Jake Mielcarz https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/162446172 1) Common warnings can watch out for weird and unknown activity to see what is going on.

2)Some potential dangers can be if your working other countries something, and if the country has a high gang culture or terrorism, you may have to watch out and know what your doing. Crime can be heavy in some parts so know where your going. ]]> 2017-03-24 15:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/162446172 Evan Alfano https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/162915882 1. The US issued a travel warning in Cameroon specifically the North and Far North regions of Cameroon. The reason is for terrorist threats and the risk of violent crime. 
2. If people are working in another country and a terrorist attacks, they are in the line of fire. It would be very difficult for them to get a flight and get back to the US. ]]> 2017-03-27 18:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/162915882 Saara Bliss https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/162917264 1. There was a travel warning for eastern Mauritania due to the activities of terrorist groups. The most common type of travel warning involve terrorist threats. 
2. Some potential dangers of living or working in other countries can include terrorist attacks and lenient laws regarding safety procedures. ]]> 2017-03-27 18:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/162917264 Jaxon Bator https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/162920137
1. The Government of Peru declared a state of emergency for the Carretera Central affecting various districts in multiple provinces, including in Lima province. The northern and central mountains have also been affected by the rains. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to areas under a state of emergency.  Common warnings can watch out for weird and unknown activity to see what is going on.

2. Dangers could be terrorism, Also if you do not know another county's culture it could be very bad. Also gang violence could lead to danger as well


]]> 2017-03-27 18:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/162920137 Olivia Krause https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/162922073 1. There are several travel warnings and characteristics to look out for to try to stay out of danger. One of these, is avoiding areas that have had recent terror attacks, or mass violence. On www.state.gov, there was a tab regarding airport travel, and other travel. Under that tab, warnings included watching out for lone bags and suspicious not normal behavior.

2. The unknowns and unfamiliarity of a country can be dangerous. Especially when it come to terror attacks and violence. If you are in a foreign country, it's important to have a place like an embassy or something where you know you can count on having familiarity and your native language present. ]]> 2017-03-27 18:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/162922073 https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/162922551 2017-03-27 18:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/162922551 Collin Cook https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/162923601 1. ]]> 2017-03-27 18:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/162923601 Matt Harkins https://padlet.com/mariel2/rri4iuhhl6rm/wish/162926292 1. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid travel to Lebanon because of the threats of terrorism, armed clashes, kidnapping, and outbreaks of violence, especially near Lebanon’s borders with Syria and Israel.

2. Factors such as lenient laws regarding safety procedures and mandatory cautionary equipment in hazardous work zones makes working other countries dangerous. Basic standards of living differ from country to country as well which can make living in foreign countries difficult.
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