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Country Risk Reports

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Select BMI to view Country Risk Reports. Select a Country or Region in order to choose a particular country.

Example: Select Argentina to view all of the reports available for the country.
When you choose a country or region the reports are located in the column on the right-hand side of the landing page.

Each Country Risk Report contains an “Economic & Political” SWOT analysis.

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Updated daily. Provides macroeconomic, financial and company news and analysis on emerging and key global markets. Covers 175 countries with quarterly forecasts and surveys in eleven key industry sectors for each country. Features latest-available data covering production, sales, imports and exports; 5-year industry forecasts; company rankings and competitive landscapes for multinational and local manufacturers and suppliers; and analysis of latest industry developments, trends and regulatory changes. New political, economical and business risk reports are added each month. New industry sector reports are loaded each quarter.

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These websites have resources related to current political risk worldwide, most are hosted by the U.S. Government.

A.M. Best Rating Services - Country Risk
A.M. Best defines country risk (read the methodology) as the risk that country-specific factors could adversely affect an insurer's ability to meet its financial obligations. Country risk is evaluated and factored into all A.M. Best ratings. As part of evaluating country risk, A.M. Best identifies the various factors within a country that may directly or indirectly affect an insurance company.
CIA World Factbook
Click on your target country from the drop-down box. Read the "Government" and "Transnational Issues" sections.
Office of Foreign Assets Control

This site lists countries embargoed by the United States and provides an in-depth look at the sanctions.
US Dept of State - Travel Warnings
This site will alert you to immediate concerns relating to political risk. It can be searched by country.