MENABlog

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Vulnerable Areas: Stability at Risk

These regions face political, economic, or external pressures that could shift U.S. priorities:

Tunisia

Political shifts under an aging leader raise questions of external influence and stability.

Lebanon

Economic collapse and Hezbollah’s grip strain U.S. aid and security policies.

Yemen

Civil war and a humanitarian crisis complicate U.S. anti-terror efforts.

Somalia

Al-Shabaab exploits governance gaps, challenging U.S. drone campaigns.