Region: North Africa FULL REPORT: Burkina Faso – Wagner Group’s deployment likely in coming months, even if recent allegations are unfounded Geopolitics Reputation Stability
Region: Former Soviet Union FULL REPORT: Ukraine – US likely to approve deployment of Patriot batteries in coming weeks Geopolitics Stability
Region: West Africa FULL REPORT: Nigeria – Fuel shortages will ease somewhat in coming weeks, but rising demand will continue to strain businesses Business Stability
Region: Middle East FULL REPORT: Iran – Execution of two protesters will further enrage public and trigger more violence Sanctions Stability
Region: Western Europe FULL REPORT: Germany – Extreme-right plot to overthrow government does not point to significantly increased risk of far-right attacks in coming months Extremism Stability Terrorism
Region: North America FULL REPORT: Mexico – Companies’ calls for action on highway cargo theft will receive limited government attention Business
Region: Western Europe FULL REPORT: Italy – Government’s likely inability to offer meaningful relief for high living costs by end of 2023 will raise prospect of protests Economy Stability