Sadly, it would appear that we are still not safe from terrorism and global travel is still a risky business, thanks to the ongoing trend in attacks against civilian targets and locations. It doesn't look as though this is going to change anytime soon, does it?

So, how should business travellers react and what measures should companies sending their employees abroad take to mitigate the effects of any terrorist attack and ensure their staff remain as safe as possible?

Joseph Frederick, Head of Political Risk and Analysis at Anvil, makes the following suggestions: