The risk of instability in the Middle East has increased as Syrian and Iraqi people continue to flee to neighboring cities and countries in order to escape the ongoing violence. Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq continue to experience economic and political pressure as a result of the massive influx that has increased their population size and is straining their resources.

 

The risk of instability in the Middle East has increased as Syrian and Iraqi people continue to flee to neighboring cities and countries in order to escape the ongoing violence. Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq continue to experience economic and political pressure as a result of the massive influx that has increased their population size and is straining their resources.