Pakistan: Rocket strike on military academy underlines persistence of threat from militant groups
Hungary: Government likely to succumb to external pressure on controversial policies despite resistant rhetoric
Kenya: Resignations deal blow to president's inner circle, election strategy
Iran: Turkish bank's continued processing of Indian oil payments underlines limits to US pressure
Honduras: Latest opinion poll underlines weak candidacy of former president's wife ahead of 2013 presidential election
Greece: Parliament likely to approve new bail-out conditions despite strain on unity government
Egypt: Imposition of travel ban on NGO workers to strain relations with US, reflects continuing dispute over funding
Mali: Ethnic-Tuareg rebel advance in Timbuktu region highlights limited state control
Libya: Continued reports of torture demonstrate lack of reconciliation, emerging reputational risks
Dominican Republic: Ruling-party candidate remains favourite in presidential race despite inconclusive polling data
Argentina: Protesters' demand to halt mining project underlines strength of environmental lobby
Nigeria: Kidnap of German national in Kano reflects rising insecurity in north
Armenia: Substantial strengthening in links with EU likely to hinge on improved election conduct
Indonesia: Mob attack on government buildings on Sumbawa underlines security, reputational risks in mining sector
Laos: Delay of logging-quota approval highlights risks to infrastructure projects linked to illegal clear-cutting
Russia: Government's re-presented privatisation schedule to remain somewhat tenuous
Romania: Court decision cancelling simultaneous elections likely to further damage governing party's prospects
Eritrea: Rebel group claims responsibility for Ethiopian Afar region attack; recriminations with Ethiopia set to continue
Chile: Changes to voter-registration system unlikely to affect political stability
Angola: Re-appointment of election commission chief to increase tensions ahead of legislative polls
Bahrain: Clashes underline heightened potential for violent unrest in Shiite villages; regime stability not in jeopardy
Ethiopia: Rebel group claims responsibility for Afar region attack; recriminations with Eritrea set to continue
Ecuador: Improvements in efficiency of judicial system unlikely in near term despite swearing-in of new judges
Egypt: Large gatherings on anniversary of uprising underscore strong support for political change
Kazakhstan: Prosecutor's report relating to December unrest suggests politicisation of investigation
Guinea-Bissau: Prime minister likely to be presidential front-runner following announcement of his candidacy
Brazil: Changing relations with Iran, Cuba underline foreign policy differences between current, former president
Mexico: Mounting number of 'disappeared' in northern states highlights continuing security challenges
India: Militants' surrender unlikely to significantly decrease extortion, security threats in Assam
Indonesia: Plans for more oil-palm plantations in West Kalimantan increases prospects for land disputes
Papua New Guinea: Military mutiny portends increased security risks in Port Moresby, but unlikely to affect constitutional impasse
Ghana: Resignation of education minister highlights growing challenges to president's re-election bid
Slovenia: Five-party economic agreement to pave way for fragile centre-right coalition government
Libya: Bani Walid clashes reflect localised political and social tensions, not ‘Gadhafi loyalist insurgency'
Iran: Extent of Western sanctions' medium-term economic impact dependent on Asian co-operation
Saudi Arabia: Introduction of bank-wage system in private sector underlines 'Saudisation' drive
Ukraine: Prime minister's likely dismissal before October elections will not deflect economic, political course
Pakistan: Lull in judicial proceedings gives government respite but threats to civilian administration will remain
Bolivia: Expropriation of shares in energy company highlights political risks to business
Direct action: Anti-capitalist demonstrations unlikely to disrupt annual World Economic Forum