A contested electoral process heightens localised armed clashes, displacement, and service disruptions
Risk type
New emerging risk
Active
High
Date
23-02-2026
Country
Lebanon
Potential Hezbollah–Israel escalation related to Israeli/United States attack on Iran results in increased internal displacement, cross-border movements, and worsening food insecurity
Risk type
New emerging risk
Active
Medium
Date
04-02-2026
Country
Cuba
Worsening energy shortages and US pressure lead to essential service disruptions and rising humanitarian needs in Cuba
Risk type
Marked deterioration in an existing crisis
Active
High
Date
25-02-2026
Country
Iran
Direct US–Iran military confrontation causes mass civilian casualties in Iran and regional conflict spillover, leading to displacement and service collapse
Risk type
New emerging risk
Active
Medium
Date
23-02-2026
Country
Egypt
Potential Red Sea disruptions from a US–Iran conflict reduce foreign currency earnings, heighten food insecurity, and disrupt services across Egypt