North Africa
Migration from Mideast and Africa will increase
European countries, largely led by Italy, are trying to stem illegal migration
Middle EastMiddle East & North Africa youth discontent could rise
The 2023 Arab Youth Survey highlighted significant youth discontent with the leadership of the region’s governments
Middle EastTolerance of non-Arab actors in the Mideast could grow
Surveys highlight an increasing acceptance by Arab young people of non-Arab states as allies of regional countries
Middle EastMiddle East and North Africa water security in 2030
Water insecurity will increase in the region, but governments are also committed to mitigation efforts
Middle EastMiddle East and North Africa youth oppose Israeli ties
The majority of Arab young people support Washington's withdrawal from the region and oppose normalisation with Israel
Middle EastDemography will impact Arab world employment
Demographic trends will test the ability of governments to bring down youth unemployment rates
Middle EastProspects for MENA green energy transition to 2030
The green energy transition is starting to pick up speed across much of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Middle EastMiddle East and North Africa’s illicit trade may fall
The Middle East and North Africa is an emerging hotspot for illicit narcotics, arms and fuel flows
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