Government stabilityPolitical stability of countries is a main issue that firms need to consider becaus eitherindicator may aim to a country as being investor friendly, however that could rapidly changewhen there is elections or political instability (e.g. Egypt). This could lead to huge trouble in afirms operations and strategy or in a worst case situation where Starbucks was forced tototally pull out of Israel because of such issues therefore harmfully affecting its strategy forexpansion. Political control is unfavourable in this case and presents a risk to Starbucks