Political risk – Page 12
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AnalysisKenya – Paradise lost as terrorism takes hold
The terror campaign waged by Somalia-based Al Shabaab insurgents threatens to tear the country apart
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AnalysisCivil unrest joins terrorism on world stage
Risk map changes as austerity measures bring threat of political troubles to unlikely areas
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AnalysisFrench friend or foe?
Berlin is certainly worried about Francois Hollande’s victory, but is this man really a cause for concern or a white knight come to Europe’s rescue?
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AnalysisIran: risk outlook
Troop deployments are escalating in the Persian Gulf. But while the probability of conflict anytime soon is minimal, economic sanctions are hampering multinational businesses and the long term prospects are anything but rosy
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Features
How to: Avoid getting caught out by trade sanctions
Governments are increasingly willing to use trade sanctions as a political tool, and can put them in place quickly. Businesses must work hard to keep on top of regulatory changes
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AnalysisIncreasing tensions in Sudan
Fears grow that the newly formed republic of South Sudan could descend into civil war
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AnalysisVideo: Government debt and business opportunity
How can companies turn the debt crisis into a commercial opportunity?
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Online onlyObama praises NY terror cops
The US President said the security services are “more integrated, more collaborative, and more effective than ever before
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Online onlyAmnesty slams oil in Niger Delta
Extractive industry brings poverty and pollution to the region, says report
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Online onlyViolent risks escalated in 2008
The economic crisis is the main cause for the decline in peacefulness, which costs the world $7.2 trillion a year
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Apartheid victims can sue multinationals
A US District Judge ruled that several companies can be sued by apartheid victims for ‘aiding and abetting’ the regime
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AnalysisRansoms encourage piracy
Commercial shipping companies paying ransoms have made piracy a booming industry
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FeaturesUnrest and uncertainty
The world is a risky place and economic recession has not helped, says Nathan Skinner
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FeaturesKnow your business
Identifying your suppliers and customers is crucial if you want to avoid international corruption scandals and legal penalties. Michael Short has the answers.
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FeaturesCorruption risks on the rise
There is probably no more corruption in the world now than there was 30 years ago, but corruption related risks for companies have substantially increased – particularly over the last decade – warns Robert Barrington
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AnalysisLondon G20 protests
Violence is a possibility but the majority of demonstrations will be peaceful, said Exclusive Analysis
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Online onlyRansom disputes put lives at risk
Most ransom demands are between $1m and $4m per ship, says Chubb
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Online onlyNew 9/11 could be coming
Intelligence sources indicate that a 9/11 style catastrophic terrorist attack may be more likely over the next few years
