Algeria: Location of militant violence in north consistent with al-Qaida affiliate's known areas of operations
Afghanistan: Militants attack US nationals in capital; campaign to disrupt NATO withdrawal to intensify
Kosovo: Resignation of privatisation head underlines transparency concerns
Libya: Reports of accidental bombing in Benghazi point to destabilising effects of weapons proliferation
Nigeria: Military operations unlikely to contain Islamist threat in north despite short-term gains
Spain: Detention of former chief of troubled bank reflects growing momentum to pursue boom-period misconduct
Burkina Faso: Opposition boycott of National Assembly session unlikely to block government's political reform agenda
Kyrgyzstan: Blockade by protesters underscores complex security, operational environment for mining companies
Mexico: Prospective military-led security strategy highlights deteriorating security situation in western state
Maldives: President's declared intent to seek re-election unlikely to increase risks of unrest, instability
Colombia: Attack on police post in Putumayo department highlights continuing risks posed by guerrilla activity
China: Investigation of senior official reflects continuing systemic corruption problems despite crackdowns
Cambodia: Factory collapse underscores poor enforcement of labour, building standards
Brazil: Auction highlights positive regulatory framework for oil and gas industry despite continued state presence
India: Maoists' attack on state broadcaster in Chattisgarh highlights persistence of insurgency threat
Latvia: Decline in shadow economy reflects results of measures to combat corruption, create fairer business climate
Worldwide terrorist threats: US-based recruiters for Somali Islamist group convicted but international appeal of jihad in Somalia wanes
South Sudan: Uneven progress on trade, governments' support for rebel groups underline fragility of co-operation agreement
Sudan: Uneven progress on trade, governments' support for rebel groups underline fragility of co-operation agreement
Egypt: Kidnap of security force personnel underlines persistent instability in Sinai
Switzerland: Expected free trade deal with China to boost bilateral trade, increase rifts with EU
Poland: Arrest of organised crime group highlights threat of counterfeiting, smuggling
Equatorial Guinea: Arrest of opposition activists reflects authorities' repressive stance to assuring peaceful polls; major unrest unlikely
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Malaysia: Upcoming opposition rally to raise risk of protest violence, heighten anti-government rhetoric
Uganda: Succession debate to increase divisions within military; instability unlikely in short term
Libya: Closure of oil terminal following protests reflects vulnerability of energy infrastructure to localised disputes
Guyana: Challenges to persist in oil sector despite awarding of new exploration contract
Chile: Corruption-related risks to business remain limited despite bribery allegations against congresswoman
Mongolia: Split in coalition vote during presidential election unlikely to affect political stability
Palestinian Territories: Dutch investigation into company involved in building separation barrier reflects reputational risks of operating in occupied areas
Morocco: King's intervention in coalition dispute demonstrates palace's continued political dominance
Guinea-Bissau: Reformed transition government to improve prospects for elections by end of 2013; challenges to persist
Israel: Dutch investigation into company involved in building separation barrier reflects reputational risks of operating in occupied areas
Nigeria: Declaration of state of emergency in three states reflects worsening security situation in north-east
Iraq: Bombing of northern export pipeline reflects heightened volatility in predominantly Sunni Arab provinces
France: New recession adds to president's troubles; personnel change more likely than policy shift
Azerbaijan: Stricter libel laws reflect official policy to limit opposition in run-up to presidential vote
Kazakhstan: Terrorism risk rating remains LOW despite trial of alleged Islamists on assassination plot charges
Mali: Change in election date underscores persistent logistical, technical and political challenges to poll timeframe