Political Risk

With political tensions elevated across the Middle East, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa has called for a regional summit on efforts to calm public protests. However, we believe... 2011-01-28

Although Iraq's major political blocs came to a power-sharing agreement on November 10 that will allow them to form a new government, we maintain our view that significant political... 2010-11-19

Tensions are growing between Iraqi provinces and Baghdad, with provincial governments speaking out against the results of the country's first gas licensing round. During the October... 2010-10-25

The recent merger of two large Shiite political blocs, the Iraqi National Alliance (INA) and the State of Law coalition, into the new National Alliance bloc raises Iraq's prospects... 2010-10-05

BMI View : We hold to our view that the planned removal of food and fuel subsidies, although necessary, will increase risks of political instability in Iran. Recently, the Supreme... 2010-09-10

BMI View : We hold to our view that the planned removal of food and fuel subsidies, although necessary, will increase risks of political instability in Iran. Recently, the Supreme... 2010-09-10

BMI View: Bahrain's perceived provocation of its Shi'a majority at a time when the government does not have the financial resources to placate the public is a dangerous game, and we... 2010-09-08

BMI View: Domestic stability remains broadly in place, in spite of the ongoing economic difficulties. For now, the most significant threats emanate from abroad (namely Iran). The coming... 2010-08-16

BMI View: Iraq faces growing risks of a security vacuum, as the US proceeds with its troop withdrawals, and this could result in more terror attacks and interethnic violence. Consequently,... 2010-08-16

BMI View : We believe that domestic politics in Iran is starting to show signs of strain. In our view, root of the crisis is the government's misguided economic policies, which... 2010-08-12