Iran: Exclusion of anti-establishment candidates risks delegitimising presidential elections
Sudan: Cut in South Sudanese oil output points to fragility of bilateral agreement
South Sudan: Cut in oil output points to fragility of agreement with Sudan
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Strike illustrates threat of industrial action in construction sector; overall operational risks remain LOW
Georgia: Further arrests of former government members underscore political standoff, complex relations with EU
Albania: Proposed tax incentives mark intensifying election campaign, unlikely to improve investment environment
Japan: Potential push to amend constitution risks undercutting government resolve on economic reform plans
Panama: Ruling party to struggle to win re-election following naming of official presidential candidate
China: Protests against industrial project, arrests highlight continuing environmental challenges
Asia & the Pacific: NGO report accusing Laotian, Cambodian authorities of complicity in illicit practices unlikely to lead to sanctions
Madagascar: Electoral court's controversial acceptance of ineligible candidates to delegitimise presidential poll
Tunisia: Consensus on key political issues indicates that transition is on track; sources of instability remain
Russia: Bombs in North Caucasus, foiled attack targeting capital highlight persistent terrorism threat
Sweden: Unrest in suburb of capital motivated by local issues; unlikely to spread, affect business
Romania: Recent convictions mark growing court independence but anti-corruption efforts likely to weaken
Libya: Workforce issues, disputes over control of security provision hamper energy exports
Congo (DRC): Rebels unlikely to recapture regional capital despite renewed clashes in North Kivu province
Nigeria: Military operations in north-east unlikely to bring lasting improvements to security environment
Venezuela: Government meetings with private sector sign of limited pragmatism amid economic difficulties
Costa Rica: Ruling party to struggle to gain re-election following latest government scandal
Peru: Suspension of mining project highlights persistent risk posed by community activism to sector
Lebanon: Clashes in Tripoli underline sensitivity to developments in Syrian conflict, risk of spillover
Bangladesh: Month-long ban on political rallies unlikely to deter violent opposition protests
Malaysia: Government statement signals probable tougher stance against protesters at future opposition rallies
North Korea: Missile tests underscore continuing tensions, but will not trigger major escalation, regional crisis
Colombia: Reactivation of political foundation increases likelihood of presidential re-election bid
Kenya: Police raid highlights continued terrorism threat in capital
Pakistan: Killing of prominent politician in Karachi ensures that political tensions in city will remain high
International business issues: Sentencing of four LulzSec members underlines attacks' impact; hacktivist activity of comparable scope unlikely in short term
Tunisia: Clashes between security forces, Islamists reflect government's consistent approach towards groups acting illegally
Tanzania: Arrest of terrorist suspects in commercial capital underscores continued sectarian tensions
Cyprus: IMF report underlines weak recovery prospects, threat of money-laundering
Ukraine: Pro- and anti-government rallies, skirmishes underscore social tensions, unlikely to lead to instability
Albania: Business survey highlights difficult operating environment, growing corruption before elections
Mali: Clashes between northern rebels reflect pre-election ethnic power struggle
Iraq: Series of bombings highlights increasing violence, sectarian targeting patterns
Brazil: Approval of ports privatisation law underlines government's pragmatic approach to infrastructure
Myanmar: President's US visit highlights improving bilateral ties, but sanctions likely to remain in place
Ecuador: Proposed mining reforms highlight government's determination to attract foreign investment in sector
Thailand: Crowds heed call for peaceful rallies; continuing political tensions to bring further protests in capital