Kidnapping rates are anticipated to rise in 2022. Socio-economic disparities, under-resourced law enforcement and weak judiciaries underpin the rise in rates, with COVID-19 exacerbating all three.

The wave of authoritarianism and populism is leading to the deterioration of the business environment. Companies and investors should plan accordingly.

Sanctions have become a regular feature in all geopolitical crises and signal governments’ political preferences. In the latest edition of our biennial report, we look at some of the topics of most concern to a wide variety of different organisations.​