About the Author

Following a comprehensive foundation in Military Counter-Intelligence with the Australian Defence Force, David Birkett has worked across the three tiers of government, and in the public and private sectors in the water, power, mining, oil/gas, and transport industries. He has specialised in risk, crisis, and emergency management and planning. Kay Danes has contributed to the development of comprehensive solutions for business continuity, risk management, travel safety, cultural and key leadership engagement. She has enjoyed a career working with Australian and foreign government departments, academia, military, law enforcement, security and intelligence agencies, and non-government, humanitarian, and private sector organisations in armed conflicts, disasters, and other complex emergencies.

Reviews

“A gem of a book, offering common sense and practical advice to travellers of all kinds who may find themselves in confronting situations. Few travel guides embrace the subject so comprehensively.”Jim Truscott, OAMCEO Boardroom Closer; former Australian SAS Regiment Officer