What do the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar, a WNBA superstar and a murdered journalist's lawyer have in common? As cautionary tales involving international travel and local laws stricter than most Westerners experience, they should be on the radar of those involved in travel risk management.
The lawyer is Asim Ghafoor, a U.S. citizen detained in July while transiting the airport in Dubai. The United Arab Emirates held him for alleged money . . .