Changes in government policy or to a wider extent, government instability that might have negative effects on the currency.

Risk in a sale of goods that the government in the buyer's country may take some action that prevents the buyer from paying. This covers possibilities such as the imposition of foreign exchange controls and expropriation as well as nonpayment due to war or insurrections.

The risk that an investment will lose money due to political factors, such as a turnover in country leadership.

The risk that a foreign government might act in a manner detrimental to the interests of an investor. Also referred to as sovereignty risk.

Exposure to changes in governmental policy, which will negatively impact an investor's position.

The risk that a foreign investment will lose value due to unfavorable political or regulatory changes in that country.

possibility of nationalization or other unfavorable government action.

In export financing, the risk of loss due to such causes as currency inconvertibility, government action preventing entry of goods, expropriation or confiscation, and war.

Changes in a country?s governmental policy, which may have an adverse effect on an investor`s position

The uncertainty in return on an investment due to the possibility that a government might take actions which are detrimental to the investor's interests.

The risk that political and/or governmental actions or events may unfavorably influence the value of an investment.

The potential for losses arising from a change in government policy

The risk of government impacting the stability of a country, this is more closely looked at in third world countries.

Exposure to changes in governmental policy which will have an adverse effect on an investor’s position.

When doing business in foreign countries, there are often unique risks that are not a factor domestically. Except for those countries that are considered to be very unstable, insurance can be arranged to cover financial loss arising from such things as contract repudiation or frustration, confiscation, withdrawal of import or export permits, etc.

A financial term denoting the risk incurred by a foreign lender should political or military conditions in a borrowing country preclude settlement of the debt when it becomes due.

Risks to a business enterprise from nationalization, confiscation, expropriation, severely adverse regulation, civil unrest and other government or political misfortunes.

See Country Risk.

Possibility of the expropriation of assets, changes in tax policy, restrictions on the exchange of foreign currency, or other changes in the business climate of a country.

The risk of loss due to default on export credits arising from political causes, such as currency non-convertibility, expropriation of the obligor, government interference, war or revolution, etc. Français: Risque politique Español: Riesgo político

Risk that changes in government policies will negatively impact an investor. Political Risk is especially prevalent in third world countries.

The risk that a loss will be incurred because of modifications to a country's political structure or policies.

The risk that a political event outside the U.S. would adversely affect the domestic markets.