Risk of collapse
Contemporary Risks
Today, several countries face risks of collapse:
Venezuela: Hyperinflation, oil dependency, and authoritarianism have led to economic collapse and mass emigration.
Yemen: Civil war, famine, and foreign intervention have created a humanitarian catastrophe.
Afghanistan: The 2021 Taliban takeover exposed the fragility of externally imposed governance structures.
Global trends like climate change, misinformation, and geopolitical rivalries amplify these risks. A 2023 UN Development Programme report warns that climate-induced migration could destabilize already fragile states by 2050.