Political Instability

Consequences

Political Paralysis

IDFs and Refugees

Neglect of Public Services

Short-term has priority over long-term

Loss of trust in government

Erosion/Collapse of Governmental Institutions

Rise of extremist political parties

Worsened reputation

Lack of FDIs (Foreign direct investment)

Lack of foreign aid

Case Studies

Somalia

Lack of functional
institutions
(e.g. government,
economy)

Reluctance by the
international
community to send
aid

Considered
to be a failed
state

Prolongued internal
conflicts

Militant/Insurgent groups
control large parts of Somalia

USA

Political Polarization

Rise of
extremism,
notably
far-right
populism

Worsened
Reputation

Neglect of public
services

Disinformation

Loss of trust in government

Italy

Economic Instability
for decades

Corruption

Eurozone Crisis

Unequal wealth
distribution

Politicians focus on
short-term goals

Public support decreases; ruling political
are punished for their inability to solve the
crisis

Syria

Prolongued
military conflicts

Civil War

Ethnic
Tensions

Million of
refugees
and IDFs

Economic Crisis

Extreme
poverty

Dwindling
foreign aid

Causes

Wars/Conflicts

Terrorism

Ethnic Tensions

Political Polarisation

Economic Downturn

Corruption

Incompetent Sovereigns

Disinformation

Foreign Interference