Not all countries have sanctions. However, various countries face risky scenarios outside of sanctions.
To fairly produce extensive scores internationally, JJASundry references US travel advisories.
The idea is reduced access to the country impacts the ability to evaluate the business located there.
For example, auditors and inspectors may find challenges to travel there for inspections.
Clearly this will increase the risk these countries present.
Travel advisories carry less weight compared to sanctions.
Links to travel advisories used by JJASundry: US Travel Advisories US Travel Advisories Map