Political Instability
Causes
Foreign Interference
Incompetent Sovereigns
Economic Downturn
Political Polarisation
Ethnic Tensions
Terrorism
Wars/Conflicts
Case Studies
Syria
Dwindling
foreign aid
Economic Crisis
Extreme
poverty
Prolongued
military conflicts
Million of
refugees
and IDFs
Ethnic
Tensions
Civil War
Italy
Politicians focus on
short-term goals
Public support decreases; ruling political
are punished for their inability to solve the
crisis
Economic Instability
for decades
Unequal wealth
distribution
Eurozone Crisis
Corruption
USA
Disinformation
Political Polarization
Neglect of public
services
Rise of
extremism,
notably
far-right
populism
Worsened
Reputation
Somalia
Prolongued internal
conflicts
Militant/Insurgent groups
control large parts of Somalia
Lack of functional
institutions
(e.g. government,
economy)
Considered
to be a failed
state
Reluctance by the
international
community to send
aid
Consequences
Worsened reputation
Lack of foreign aid
Lack of FDIs (Foreign direct investment)
Loss of trust in government
Rise of extremist political parties
Erosion/Collapse of Governmental Institutions
Short-term has priority over long-term
Neglect of Public Services
IDFs and Refugees
Political Paralysis
