Car horns blared and cheering crowds raced through the streets of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, as news spread that President Robert Mugabe, 93, had resigned after 37 years in power.
The past week, a "non-coup" forced Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe from power. And while the Kenyan Supreme Court certified the re-election of Uhuru Kenyatta, it is almost certain the country's political unrest will continue. But this turmoil is not really that unusual; there almost always are crisis events of one type or another roiling some part of the world during any given week. And this means that at any given time there are travelers or expatriates who find themselves caught in tense situations in a foreign country. We thought it would be helpful to provide some guidance on how to react when caught in such a situation. First Things First As we've previously written, it is critical for people to create contingency plans well before a crisis erupts . This necessity is not just limited to those living or traveling abroad; every family and business should have contingency plans.
