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To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (39302)	8/27/2008 2:18:48 PM
From: elmatador	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 218048

Investment is now flowing out of Russia since it incurred the wrath of NATO Investing in infrastructure Published: August 26 2008 15:25 \| Last updated: August 26 2008 15:25 As fast-growing emerging economies stride forward in their efforts to modernise, foreign investors have reaped the rewards from large infrastructure projects. Potential large rewards, however, must be weighed against possible risks. Investment is now flowing out of Russia since it incurred the wrath of NATO. And the rebuilding of damaged infrastructure in Georgia, may now require expensive insurance deals, while the damage to its economic growth could impose further cost restrictions. Not all emerging market infrastructure projects face the same dangers, but this example illustrates the risks of investing in countries that lack political stability. Jonathan Simpson is head of European Projects and a partner at international law firm Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP and specialises in international project finance and project development, particularly in emerging markets. You can quiz Jonathan on what he thinks are best ways to invest in infrastructure deals, and on the financial and geopolitcal risks of such involvement. Answers will be published here on Monday, September 1. Post a question to Jonathan now at ask@ft.com or use the online submissions form below.