Greece: Series of assaults on foreigners signals continued fragility of security environment amid financial crisis
Palestinian Territories: Spike in violence involving Gaza militants inevitable after death of Israeli soldier; outright conflict with Israel unlikely
Israel: Spike in violence with Gaza militants inevitable after death of Israeli soldier; outright conflict unlikely
Russia: Details of thwarted Islamist extremist plot in Azerbaijan confirm transnational nature of terrorist threat
Azerbaijan: Details of thwarted transnational plot confirm effectiveness of counter-terrorism, security measures
Iraq: Disappointing fourth energy bidding round reflects resource nationalism, unattractive terms
Guinea-Bissau: Political instability to persist despite withdrawal of Angolan troops
Worldwide terrorist threats: In-depth: Counter-insurgency operations erode transnational militant links but domestic threats remain
Philippines: In-depth: Counter-insurgency operations erode transnational militant links but domestic threats remain
Egypt: Verdict in trial of former president likely to stoke tensions
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Government coalition break-up underlines persisting divisions, likely to increase political instability
Mozambique: Strike in capital underlines growing frustration over high food prices, living costs
Nigeria: Execution of German national during military raid in Kano highlights increasing kidnap threat in north
Mexico: Opposition candidate remains presidential frontrunner despite latest opinion poll
Papua New Guinea: Third swearing-in of prime minister suggests no further shifts in government likely ahead of June polls
Cuba: Oil exploration unlikely to ease economic concerns in short term following withdrawal of Spanish company
Chile: Recommendation to suspend controversial hydroelectric project to raise concerns for energy-sector companies
Malaysia: Exoneration of ruling-party official in graft probe underlines corruption concerns
Congo: Investigations into March munitions explosion underscore government attempts to consolidate position ahead of July polls
Yemen: Assault on Islamist-held town marks moderate victory for government forces
Spain: Bail-out increasingly likely as costs of bank support threaten to overwhelm public finances
Bolivia: Increasing drug-production, trafficking unlikely to be curbed despite major anti-narcotics operation
Lesotho: Prime minister's resignation to reduce likelihood of post-election violence; political tensions to persist
Algeria: Security environment unchanged despite seasonal uptick in extremist activity
Bahrain: Activists' release on bail, end of hunger strike unlikely to presage reconciliation
Kosovo: Signing of country partnership with World Bank to accelerate economic, infrastructure reform
Bangladesh: Machete attack on journalists highlights risks of violence but foreign businesses unlikely to be targeted
Indonesia: Kalimantan coal blockade underlines regional governments' increasing influence
El Salvador: Poll underlines continued strong support for president despite sluggish growth, poor security situation
Mexico: Attacks against subsidiary of multinational company highlight threat of extortion
Mali: In-depth: Breakdown in deal between ethnic-Tuareg, Islamist rebels reflects divergent agendas
Turkey: Attack on workers highlights persistence of security threat from separatist militants in south, east
Worldwide terrorist threats: Death of senior al-Qaida leader in Afghanistan does not diminish local, transnational terrorist threat
Somalia: Islamist militant ambush on presidential convoy highlights continuing threat of guerrilla attacks
Mauritania: Widespread criticism over Supreme Court chief's dismissal highlights growing opposition to president
Pakistan: In-depth: Energy crisis poses major threat to stability, unrest risk to increase
Egypt: Confirmation of results in first round of presidential election sets stage for divisive run-off campaign
Tunisia: Clashes highlight increased militancy by ultraconservative Islamists; further tensions likely
Turkmenistan: Dismissal of minister, officials indicates underlying problems in pace of energy sector development
Costa Rica: Increasing drug seizures highlight country's growing importance as drug-transshipment route