North Africa is undergoing a quiet yet profound economic realignment. The region, traditionally a crossroads of civilizations, is swiftly repositioning itself as a central hub for the next chapter of global industry, fueled by the worldwide demand for critical minerals.

The scale of the devastation in Syria after more than a decade of civil war is almost incomprehensible. The cost of reconstruction is estimated at between $250 and $400 billion.

The UN enters its 81st year expecting to be viewed as a beacon of global governance — but is more like a patient in intensive care. The prognosis, derived from internal assessments and financial autopsies, is dire.

Europe’s hastily constructed migration frameworks have evolved from mere bureaucratic missteps into the calibrated engine of devastation that we see today.