Francesca Fazey assesses the increase in wrongful detentions in Egypt over 2016 and the implications for foreign nationals going into 2017, notably journalists and NGO workers.
A severe economic crisis and intensifying organised crime turf war in Rio de Janeiro are likely to drive a further deterioration in the city's security environment, writes Lloyd Belton.
The Trump administration's contradictory positions on the conflict in eastern Ukraine may aggravate an already volatile situation, writes Saif Islam.
By Lara Sierra-Rubia, Senior Political Risk Analyst, S-RM
Uganda has long been a key player in military interventions in the East Africa region. The February 2017 decision to rule out military intervention in neighbouring South Sudan, however, could shed new light on a pending shift in Uganda's regional involvement, writes Gabrielle Reid
The proposed deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence missile defence system in South Korea in 2017 is likely to exacerbate regional tensions, particularly with China. It is also set to deepen domestic political tensions in South Korea ahead of the upcoming presidential elections, writes Rob Attwell
Recent reports have raised concerns about the increased influence of the Islamic State in the Caribbean. CARILEE OSBORNE explores the drivers of and possible implications for rising radicalisation in the region.
Early elections are likely in Italy after the December 2016 constitutional referendum. However, ongoing political and economic factors are expected to increase uncertainty for the political establishment, according to Lara Sierra-Rubia.
Trump's first few weeks in power have created significant economic turmoil south of the border, potentially tainting Mexico's investment outlook and fundamentally shaking up the country's political establishment, writes Lloyd Belton.
The Ejército de Liberación Nacional looks set to continue to rely on criminally and politically-motivated kidnappings to increase its bargaining power during ongoing peace talks, writes Lloyd Belton.