This second edition of The Handbook of Country and Political Risk Analysis represents the continuation of The PRS Group's effort to bridge the gap between the academic world and the real world of politics, government, and economics. The Handbook is designed to enhance understanding of how country and political risks for international business are identified and assessed Such analyses frequently…
International criminal networks mainly from Latin America and Africa -- some with links to terrorism -- are turning West Africa into a key global hub for the distribution, wholesaling, and production of illicit drugs. These groups represent an existential threat to democratic governance of already fragile states in the sub-region because they are using narco-corruption to stage coups d'état, h…