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AKE Special Report: Threats to Business Travellers
Business travel security is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Whether you are travelling overseas for business or pleasure, there will be factors t...- Georgia: Security concerns nine years on from war
Georgia: Security concerns nine years on from war
Date first published: 15/08/2017 Key sectors: all Key risks: political violence; civil unrest; war In August 2008, Russia and Georgia fought a brie... - Ones to Watch: 21 August 2017
Ones to Watch: 21 August 2017
Americas: Mapuche-related violence to persist Sectors: cargo transport; forestry; agriculture; security forces Key Risks: terrorism; commercial/proper... Venezuela: And so it begins
Date first published: 08/08/2017 Key sectors:all Key risks:violent unrest; looting; deadly clashes; internal conflict Few remain reluctant to acknowl...Ones to Watch: 14 August 2017
Americas: Former Pemex director allegedly involved in Odebrecht corruption scandal Sectors: oil and gas; construction Key Risks: corruption fallout...Pakistan: A dramatic change that changes little
Date first published: 01/08/2017 Key sectors:all Key risks:political instability, economic risks, security risks After years of battling the influenc...- AKE Ones to Watch: 7 August 2017
AKE Ones to Watch: 7 August 2017
Americas: Macri’s first election test looms Sectors: all Key Risks: policy continuity; political stability In Argentina, the policies of President M... - Japan: Security in the South China Sea
Japan: Security in the South China Sea
Date first published: 25/07/2017 Key sectors: maritime; oil; gas Key risks: war Between 10-17 July the navies of the United States (US), India and ... - Ones to Watch: 31 July 2017
Ones to Watch: 31 July 2017
Americas: Further US sanctions against Venezuela expected Sectors: all Key Risks: non-payment; FX shortage; civil unrest; deadly violence; political i... - Mexico: The rising fuel theft problem
Mexico: The rising fuel theft problem
Date first published: 18/07/2017 Key sectors: oil and gas Key risks: revenue loses; diminished investor confidence; damage to infrastructure Fuel t... - Democratic Republic of Congo: Kamwina Nsapu violence foretells deadly conflict
Democratic Republic of Congo: Kamwina Nsapu violence foretells deadly conflict
Date first published: 20/07/2017 Key sectors: all Key risks: delayed elections; violent clashes; internal conflict; human rights abuses; sanctions ... - Ones to Watch: 24 July 2017
Ones to Watch: 24 July 2017
Americas: ELN and government to begin discussion on potential bilateral ceasefire Sectors: all Key Risks: terrorism; insurgency In Colombia, the left-...