Latest Direct action: Likely eviction of London Occupy protestors underscores recent setbacks to global protest movement more South Sudan: Expulsion of consortium's president underlines HIGH political risks for oil companies more Tunisia: Ultra-conservative Islamists pose few direct threats but actions have potential to add to political tensions more Netherlands: Resignation of opposition leader heralds political polarisation, fthreatens future eurozone co-operation more Sudan: Expulsion from South Sudan of consortium's president underlines HIGH political risks for oil companies more Nigeria: Kano state terrorism, security risk ratings raised to HIGH following latest attack more Israel: Discovery of explosives on Egyptian border highlights persistent militant activity in Sinai more Egypt: Discovery of explosives on Israeli border highlights persistent militant activity in Sinai more Romania: Suspension of EU structural funds underscores persistence of corruption, poor administrative capacity more Guinea-Bissau: Youth protest in capital underlines logistical, security challenges ahead of March presidential poll more Georgia: Assassination attempt, contested election underscore persistent instability in separatist regions more Botswana: Party's withdrawal from opposition talks highlights divisions ahead of polls more El Salvador: Continued rise in homicide rate highlights limited impact of government's security strategy more Venezuela: President's latest admission of cancer likely to complicate electoral outlook more Afghanistan: Protests highlight potential for perceived offences against Islam to trigger violence more Indonesia: Delays in construction permit issuance for East Java oilfield underline local-level operational risks more Asia & the Pacific: Maritime confrontation underscores continuing tensions over East China Sea sovereignty claims more Philippines: Deadly attack on prison reflects frailties of slow-moving peace process with Mindanao separatists more Zimbabwe: Fees hike reflects government reliance on mining sector for economic recovery more Syria: Jordanian government's construction of refugee camp underlines fears of spillover from conflict more Sudan: Border fighting with South Sudan highlights risk of drift into international conflict more South Sudan: Border fighting with Sudan highlights risk of drift into international conflict more Estonia: Workers' rally highlights growing labour activism amid fiscal austerity more Pakistan: Rally in capital confirms zeal of emerging conservative political group more Iran: Intensifying disruption of oil exports to cause further economic problems, unlikely to achieve nuclear climbdown more Jordan: Construction of refugee camp on border underlines fears of spillover from Syria conflict more Rwanda: Government rejection of nominee French ambassador underlines continued tensions with West more Sierra Leone: Recall of UN envoy likely to strain ruling party's relations with donors, political opposition more Greece: Deal with EU ministers to preclude immediate debt default, only marginally improve medium-term prospects more Mexico: Prisoner deaths, escape highlight widespread corruption in prison system more Azerbaijan: Rejection of pipeline option reflects financial concerns, suggests decision on gas export route closer more Guyana: Opposition rejection of budget highlights problems facing minority government more Argentina: Overcharging complaint highlights increased government pressure on foreign oil companies more Cambodia: Protest in industrial zone highlights persistent labour unrest, reputational risks more Japan: Court ruling raises prospect of acquittal of political heavyweight, renewed tensions in ruling party more Libya: Seizure of surface-to-air missiles highlights emerging aviation risks more Zimbabwe: Presidential allegation of constitutional coup underscores continuing political impasse more China: Complications in Hong Kong leadership race highlight long-term challenges, but stability not at risk more Senegal: Clashes in capital highlight potential for further unrest ahead of 26 February presidential poll more Germany: Government division over presidential nominee reflects chancellor's loss of political momentum more

 

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