COUNTRIES

A section describing and evaluating countries, information on which is collected by our specialists.

COUNTRIES

Burundi

Burundi exhibits persistent state fragility stemming from repeated cycles of political crisis, weak institutions, and endemic corruption.

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East Timor

Although Timor-Leste achieved independence in 2002 and has made progress in institution building, many analysts warn of fragility arising from dependency, weak state...

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Uganda

Uganda ranks low in international corruption metrics (2023) with impunity for officials, restricted civic space, and weak justice mechanisms.

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Chad

Chad’s state fragility is deep and multi-dimensional: decades of authoritarian rule, weak institutions, instability and conflict across border regions have severely constrained social...

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Congo

The DRC is a paradigmatic case of resource paradox and institutional collapse: despite vast mineral wealth (e.g. cobalt, copper, diamonds), the country has...

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CAR

Since its post-colonial period, CAR has been plagued by cycles of coups, weak governance, and chronic conflict.

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Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso’s governance and security have been deeply destabilized by repeated coups and a worsening jihadist insurgency.

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Afghanistan

Afghanistan exemplifies the chronic failure of external state-building efforts. Despite massive international intervention post-2001, the country’s institutions remained dependent and fragile.

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Zambia

Zambia displays a combination of structural vulnerabilities and governance challenges that could place it at risk of deeper fragility...