Most global risk maps group entire countries into a single color. One rating for all of Colombia. One shade for all of Nigeria. That approach fails the people who actually operate in these places — because the difference between Bogota and rural Choco, or between Lagos Island and the Niger Delta, is the difference between manageable risk and serious danger.
This travel warning map and global risk overview focuses on 20 countries where Region Alert provides operational intelligence. Each country links to a detailed safety guide with region-specific assessments, current security conditions, and practical advice for operations teams. See also: Most Dangerous Countries 2026 | Safest Countries to Visit 2026.
Risk Level Legend
How We Assign Risk Levels
Risk ratings are based on: violent crime rates, political stability, terrorism threat, natural hazard exposure, infrastructure quality, healthcare access, and the security environment for foreign nationals specifically. These are operational assessments, not tourist comfort ratings. A country rated "Moderate" may be a fine vacation destination but still requires security planning for operations teams deploying staff.
Africa
| Country | Risk Level | Primary Concerns |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | High | Boko Haram (northeast), banditry (northwest), Niger Delta instability, Lagos crime |
| Ethiopia | High | Post-Tigray tensions, Amhara instability, ethnic conflict, Addis Ababa safe for business |
| Kenya | Moderate | Nairobi crime, al-Shabaab threat (northeast border), coastal petty crime |
| Cameroon | High | Anglophone crisis (NW/SW), Boko Haram (Far North), Douala port disruptions |
| Morocco | Low | Residual terrorism threat, Western Sahara dispute, petty crime in tourist cities |
| Egypt | Moderate | Sinai military zone, Suez Canal disruption (Houthi), political climate, tourist areas safe |
Middle East
| Country | Risk Level | Primary Concerns |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | High | Militia activity, residual ISIS, Baghdad green zone stable, Kurdistan safer |
| Israel | High | Active conflict (Gaza), rocket threats, West Bank tensions, central cities functional |
South & Central Asia
| Country | Risk Level | Primary Concerns |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | High | Balochistan insurgency, KPK militancy, Islamabad relatively safe, border zones |
| Tajikistan | Moderate | GBAO permit zones, Afghan border proximity, political succession uncertainty |
Southeast Asia
| Country | Risk Level | Primary Concerns |
|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | Critical | Active civil war, junta control, Shan State conflict, Yangon tense but functional |
| Indonesia | Moderate | Papua conflict, natural disaster risk (volcanic, seismic), Jakarta safe for business |
Caucasus
| Country | Risk Level | Primary Concerns |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Moderate | Tbilisi protests, occupied territories (South Ossetia, Abkhazia), insurance requirement |
| Armenia | Moderate | Post-Karabakh tensions, Azerbaijan border incidents, Russian base uncertainty |
Latin America & Caribbean
| Country | Risk Level | Primary Concerns |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | High | ELN/FARC dissidents, narco corridors, kidnapping in rural areas, cities safer |
| Guatemala | High | Gang territory (MS-13, Barrio 18), Guatemala City crime, volcanic activity |
| El Salvador | Moderate | State of exception reduced gang violence, civil liberties concerns, safer than pre-2022 |
| Ecuador | High | Narco violence escalation, Guayaquil gang warfare, state of emergency, highlands safer |
| Belize | Moderate | Belize City south side gang violence, drug transit, islands and interior safe |
| Haiti | Critical | Gang control of Port-au-Prince, kidnapping, state collapse, humanitarian crisis |
How to Use This Map
Click any country name to read the full safety guide with:
- Region-by-region safety breakdown — not just a country-level rating
- Current security conditions — updated with real-time local intelligence
- Practical advice for operations teams — movement protocols, communications, medical evacuation
- Duty of care checklists — for NGOs, mining, oil & gas, and logistics companies
- FAQ schema — answers to the most common safety questions
These assessments are operational, not touristic. A country rated "Moderate" can still be a challenging operating environment for teams deploying staff, assets, or running supply chains. The detailed guides provide the granularity that operations teams need.
What Makes Region Alert Different from Travel Advisory Maps
Government travel advisories (State Department, FCDO, DFAT) update infrequently and cover countries at the broadest level. Region Alert provides:
- Local-language monitoring: We monitor sources in 100+ languages — Arabic, Haitian Creole, Georgian, Bahasa Indonesia, Pashto, Spanish, and dozens more. Developments surface in local media and Telegram channels hours before they reach English-language wires
- Region-level granularity: Kurdistan ≠ Anbar. Bogota ≠ Choco. Our guides distinguish between areas within each country
- Daily intelligence: Subscribers receive daily briefings for their specific regions of operation, not quarterly country updates
- Operational focus: Written for security managers, logistics teams, and NGO directors, not tourists looking for restaurant recommendations
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