NU Online News Service, Jan. 19, 12:19 p.m. EST

The world has become a riskier place to do business as more nations were judged to have increased political perils that could adversely affect commerce, according to the latest Aon Political Risk Map.

In its 18th year of analysis, Chicago-based Aon said this year's ranking of risk showed 19 countries were downgraded, meaning political risks increased, while 11 countries received upgrades, meaning risks have improved.

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