Political Risk

Pakistan's judicial crisis began on March 9 when Chaudhary was summoned by Musharraf to explain his position on a number of charges brought against him over alleged misconduct and... 2007-04-13

Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner A.T.M. Shamsul Huda stated on April 5 that it could take up to 18 months to complete a definitive electoral register, which is regarded as... 2007-04-11

BMI View: We are entering an important period for Pakistan's government. Not only are general elections expected at the end of the year, but the imminent spring offensive in Afghanistan... 2007-03-12

Tarique Rahman, the son of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, was arrested by security forces last night as part of the caretaker government's crackdown on corruption. Rahman... 2007-03-08

Sri Lanka's political landscape changed dramatically in January when 19 members from the country's main opposition United National Party (UNP) defected to President Mahinda Rajapakse's... 2007-02-12

BMI View: President Pervez Musharraf's leadership is secure in the medium term, provided his actions remain within certain bounds. There are a number of potential pitfalls that, should... 2007-02-07

Bangladesh's 14-party opposition alliance, led by the Awami League (AL), has announced that it will indeed contest the next general election, after the interim administration agreed... 2007-01-15

BMI View: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh travelled to the Philippines on January 13 to attend the India-ASEAN and East Asian summits. India is growing in strategic importance within... 2007-01-15

Bangladesh's opposition alliance, led by the Awami League (AL), has shown little sign of reversing its planned boycott of the January 22 general election. If the poll is indeed boycotted,... 2007-01-10

Although Bangladesh's Election Commission (EC) recently named January 21 as the date of the forthcoming general election, a sense of uncertainty lingers. The opposition is still threatening... 2006-12-04