(Bloomberg) — If 2016 was packed with surprises, 2017 carries just as much political risk.

The difference, according to a new report by Verisk Maplecroft, is that governments will be able to weather populist storms and any military flareups will likely fizzle.

Here's a breakdown of the consultancy's analysis: looking at likely conflicts among major powers, government stability and threat of terrorism.

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