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Morocco: Tourism is the primary target for Moroccan militants, though there is also some intent for attacks on military and strategic targets :: Central African Republic: Security in the north has improved with the 2008 peace accord, but sporadic attacks and armed banditry are still a risk. :: Guinea: All Risks: Another coup is unlikely, but contract uncertainty will persist; in the northeast there is a risk of ethnic violence disrupting mining. :: Ukraine: Political Risk: Newly elected President Viktor Yanukovich is likely to pursue policies favourable to steel makers and other export-oriented sectors :: DRC: Political Risk: The removal of a key mining minister behind the mining contract review is likely to reduce risks to Western companies’ assets. :: Kazakhstan: Political Risk: Lack of agreement on Kazakh oil transit through Ukraine in 2010 creates non-delivery risks to Black Sea traders in February-March. :: Saudi Arabia: Terrorism: The arrest of a militant in the Yanbu’ industrial zone supports our assessment that jihadist attacks on foreigners are increasingly likely. :: Thailand: Civil Unrest: Opposition protests in Bangkok are likely to increase after a court ruling on 26 February, posing risks of bodily harm to expatriates. :: Greece: Terrorism: Competition between left-wing militant groups is likely to result in attacks with larger devices and more daring locations. :: Turkey: Political Risk: Military coup due to 22 February arrest of former generals is unlikely; ministry of interior and the population support the AKP.