Top Risks
The world has changed and so have the rules. More transactional geopolitics and trade, the rise of organised crime, societies in upheaval and the competition for compute will all define the world of business in 2026
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Get exclusive access to the most up-to-date global risk insights with our 2026 map – an invaluable tool for businesses, investors and strategists navigating international markets.
This map evaluates cyber, political, regulatory, security, integrity and operational risks across every country. Each country is assigned a single rating based on a combination of these risks, giving you a full-spectrum view of the current global risk landscape.
Highlights for the year ahead:
- Risk downturns: 11 countries saw Control Risks reduce their overall business risk. Some countries are actively mitigating threats, especially in governance and public safety.
- Rising challenges: We have increased 16 nations’ risk ratings, driven by increases in the political, security, and regulatory categories
- The 2026 RiskMap reflects a global overall uptick in risk, driven by rising political instability, security threats, and regulatory volatility. Decreases are mostly tied to post-election stabilisation, improved governance and targeted reforms – highlighting a world of growing complexity with pockets of resilience.
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Nick Allan, Control Risks CEO, looks ahead to the trends shaping business in 2026 and unpacks how businesses can remain resilient.
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