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Political Risk / Libya

Policy Ambiguity Triggers Ratings Downgrade

May 2008 | Political Risk Analysis

We have downgraded our short-term political risk ratings in light of the current opacity surrounding potential changes to the Libyan cabinet system. The possibility of major upheaval bodes ill for policy continuity and for the business environment.

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