Global instability continued to escalate throughout Q4, driven by conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Africa. The Middle East saw intensified violence between Israel, Iran, and its proxies, while economic and political instability fuelled unrest across Latin America, Georgia, Mozambique, and Equatorial Guinea. Climate events and outbreaks of infectious diseases further compound risks in vulnerable regions. What will 2025 bring? Will President Trump end the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East? Will North Korea continue to exploit East and West frictions and how far will they go?
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