United Kingdom: Prosecution of terrorism suspect underscores improvements in transnational counter-terrorism co-operation
Algeria: Uptick in clashes highlights persistent threat posed by extremist activity in north-east
Réunion (France): Rioting, clashes with police underline growing socio-economic grievances
Palestinian Territories: Latest delay to formation of unity government underlines obstacles to Hamas-Fatah reconciliation
Iran: Campaigning for parliamentary elections begins amid lacklustre popular interest and intense political infighting
Niger: Growing refugee exodus reflects gathering momentum of conflict in northern Mali
Brazil: Security report highlights changing dynamics of urban crime threats
Mali: Growing refugee exodus reflects gathering momentum of conflict in north
Kazakhstan: Corruption charges against senior officials unlikely to mark start of deeper anti-graft campaign
Serbia: Negotiations with Kosovo likely to expedite Serbia's attainment of EU candidate status
Senegal: Risk of violence persists ahead of 26 February presidential poll
Americas: Latin America: Growing regional call for debate on drug-decriminalisation unlikely to lead to radical change in security policy
Indonesia: Proposed increase in subsidised fuel price unlikely to cause widespread unrest
China: Protest at Guangdong mine highlights environmental sensitivities, but social stability not at risk
Vietnam: Piecemeal state-sector reforms to sustain concern over financial health of state-owned companies
South Sudan: Deployment of US troops unlikely to significantly improve security conditions in Central Africa
Africa: Deployment of US troops unlikely to significantly improve security conditions in Central Africa
Syria: Homs bloodshed shows no sign of abating; heightened international attention unlikely to translate into decisive action
Bahrain: Sunni groups' opposition to dialogue underlines sectarian divide, difficulty of reaching political solution
Mauritania: Reported strike highlights persistent labour unrest in mining sector
Somalia: London conference presents major opportunity for co-ordinated strategy to resolve political crisis
Hungary: Government's economic policy likely to remain uncertain despite mounting EU pressure for austerity
Mexico: Increase in number of drug laboratories signals shifting patterns of drug-production
Guinea: Tensions between opposition, government to persist as legislative polls are scheduled for May
El Salvador: Pre-election poll points to continued lack of legislative majority for ruling party
Argentina: Decision to tighten controls on offshore services highlights government's protectionist tendencies
Bulgaria: Deputy minister's dismissal highlights politicisation, lack of competition in pharmaceutical sector
Australia: Governing party's leadership contest unlikely to signal imminent call for early general elections
India: Foreign-owned mobile firm's suspension of operations highlights corruption risks
Direct action: Likely eviction of London Occupy protestors underscores recent setbacks to global protest movement
South Sudan: Expulsion of consortium's president underlines HIGH political risks for oil companies
Tunisia: Ultra-conservative Islamists pose few direct threats but actions have potential to add to political tensions
Netherlands: Resignation of opposition leader heralds political polarisation, threatens future eurozone co-operation
Sudan: Expulsion from South Sudan of consortium's president underlines HIGH political risks for oil companies
Nigeria: Kano state terrorism, security risk ratings raised to HIGH following latest attack
Israel: Discovery of explosives on Egyptian border highlights persistent militant activity in Sinai
Egypt: Discovery of explosives on Israeli border highlights persistent militant activity in Sinai
Romania: Suspension of EU structural funds underscores persistence of corruption, poor administrative capacity
Guinea-Bissau: Youth protest in capital underlines logistical, security challenges ahead of March presidential poll
Georgia: Assassination attempt, contested election underscore persistent instability in separatist regions