A decade later, it’s time to revisit these predictions and evaluate their relevance. However, no such union has materialized, and regional dynamics make it unlikely to happen. Alawite State in Syria: The authors envisioned a potential Alawite State in Syria in the event of regime collapse. Failed states, ethnic movements, and regional conflicts, however, continue to shape global dynamics, leaving room for new countries to emerge. The question now is which regions will be the focus of these changes in the next decade.

Source: New York Times October 30, 2023 03:58 UTC