There are a number of useful sources that provide reports, analysis, and discussion on a wide range of political and related events. Some of the most useful, and freely available, include:

AON Political Risk Map - a useful overview of risk levels and an analysis of major trends
Available from: http://www.aon.com/2017-political-risk-terrorism-and-political-violence-maps/index.html?utm_source=aoncom&utm_medium=2016-prm-redirect&utm_campaign=riskmaps2017

Business Monitor International - a print and online publisher of specialist business information on global emerging markets. Available from: https://www.bmiresearch.com/

Chatham House - home of the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is a world-leading source of independent analysis, informed debate, and influential ideas. The institute engages governments, private sector, civil society about significant developments in international affairs, produces analysis. See: https://www.chathamhouse.org/

Economist Intelligence Unit - The EIU provides a constant flow of analysis and forecasts on more than 200 countries and six key industries. See: http://www.eiu.com/home.aspx

International Institute for Strategic Studies- The IISS is a source of objective information on international strategic issues. Its work is grounded in an appreciation of the various political, economic, and social problems that cause instability. It is an independent institute and it owes no allegiance to any government, or to any political or other organisation. See: http://www.iiss.org/