Welcome to the Political Risk Index for Spring 2020, produced in partnership with Oxford Analytica. The expert contributors to this publication include political and economic analysts based at universities and research institutes around the world, bringing you up-to-date, relevant and meticulously researched information on some of the most vulnerable territories to help you more effectively manage your political risk.
The current COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on peoples’ lives and the global economy. It has impacted health systems, closed national borders and many citizens have been mandated to stay home. In this issue of the Political Risk Index, we look at how the 40 countries may be impacted over the longer-term. Many may face new levels of social discontent as government’s struggle to finance social distancing requirements.