Riyadh is seeking to manage, and often counter, Iranian, Israeli, and Turkish influence in a new Syrian game of nations. Its success will hinge on the ability of the caretaker government to unify a fractured country.

Lebanon’s financial collapse and the Syrian conflict have allowed for the growth of an illicit economy, giving rise to a new breed of drug traffickers with ties to Lebanese parties and influence in the security forces. To address this, the country must adopt a comprehensive approach.

Since 2017, Tunisia has experienced intensified climate change effects, including severe drought. President Kais Saied’s governance failures have only exacerbated the country's long-standing vulnerabilities.