The Foreign Office urges Britons not to travel to Brussels,” said the headlines in the immediate aftermath of the March terrorist attacks on the Belgian capital. This is Belgium we’re talking about here: a country previously best known for its chocolate, waffles, Tintin and more than 800 brands of beer. With a relatively liberal society and a thriving business community, Brussels is a destination that’s never previously featured on a global risk map. The message is clear: nowhere is entirely devoid of risk.
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