New research finds the Middle East and Malaysia , and East Africa are political risk hotspots . The India , East Africa , Malaysia , Ghana , Israel and North Africa saw the largest decrease in risk . The findings form part of the latest Maplecroft Political Risk Atlas , which uses 52 indicators to help companies monitor political issues affecting the business environment in 197 countries . More than half of countries are classified as 'extreme ' or 'high risk ' of limiting political freedoms . Disparity between political freedom and education drives short-term social unrest .
New research finds the Middle East and Malaysia , and East Africa are political risk hotspots . The India , East Africa , Malaysia , Ghana , Israel and North Africa saw the largest decrease in risk . More than half of countries are classified as 'extreme ' or 'high risk ' of limiting political freedoms . Disparity between political freedom and education drives short-term social unrest .