A short guide to political risk / Robert McKellar.

Includes index.

Introduction -- Political risk : continuity and change -- Political risk : analytical variables -- Assessing political risk -- Political risk management -- Food for thought -- Appendix : the political risk consulting landscape.

A Short Guide to Political Risk addresses the 'grey' areas of risk - what does political risk really mean to a company who relies on operations in unstable areas for competitiveness and growth? What does it mean for a specific operation of strategic significance, and how can managers at the strategic and operational levels effectively address this unique type of risk? This is an essential read for risk managers and for all senior managers concerned with their organisation's global performance and reputation.