Political risk report 2026
Region snapshots
Explore detailed insights and key data points for each region
The Political risk report 2026 comes at an important time as the world faces fast-changing and complex geopolitical challenges. This year’s report shows that the old global system is shifting into a new phase of economic and political uncertainty.
These changes are affecting rules, investment, and financing across different industries and regions. While the risks are real, there are still opportunities for growth with the right approach to managing risk and staying informed about geopolitical developments.
To help businesses stay ahead, we are providing you regional snapshots to complement the main Political Risk Report 2026. Use these regional insights to better understand how to navigate the geopolitical landscape. These focused insights will highlight key risks and opportunities in specific markets and industries, helping organizations make smarter decisions. Along with the main report, these updates can support planning and responding to political risks.
Select a region from the list in the navigation to access in-depth information on its latest trends, economic indicators, market highlights, and other critical factors shaping its current landscape.
The following data reflects changes in security environment risk across countries during the period from 2018 to 2025:
Countries
recorded increases in security environment risk exceeding 20% between 2018-2025.
Countries
experienced comparable decreases. The broader picture, meanwhile, reveals a level of stability in most of the world.
Countries
maintained relatively stable security environments throughout this period.