Understanding Personal Security and Risk: A Guide for Travelers - Hardcover

Goslin, Charles E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1032677775 ISBN 13: 9781032677774

Publisher: Routledge, 2026

Synopsis

Blending decades of global intelligence and security experience with time-tested principles, this book delivers a powerful, practical framework for personal safety and risk awareness. It equips readers―especially those traveling or operating in high-risk environments―to recognize threats, understand adversarial behavior, and make informed, rapid decisions under pressure. Updated to reflect today’s realities, it addresses the unique vulnerabilities faced by women, children, the elderly, LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, missionaries, and university students. Combining strategic insight with real-world lessons, this essential guide speaks equally to professionals managing global security programs and individuals seeking to navigate an increasingly unpredictable world.

About this title

About the Author

Charles E. Goslin is a retired CIA intelligence operations officer and actively consults on international security, intelligence, and business matters. His expertise encompasses the analysis of risk and threat, counterintelligence, adversarial analysis (red team operations), HUMINT tradecraft programs, and critical thinking skills for executive leadership in business and government. Charles is a published author and frequent lecturer, and has developed and taught advanced intelligence and security curricula for both foreign governments and academic institutions. Over four decades, he has worked across India, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe, and currently resides in Houston, Texas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032677775
• ISBN 13: 9781032677774
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 464