Middle East faces period of turbulence as democracy transformation fails.
The Middle East is currently experiencing a period of unrest and turbulence. Attempts to establish democracy have failed, leading to a search for new governance models. Regional powers are engaged in a new Cold War, combining geopolitics and sectarian conflicts. The rise of the Islamic State has disrupted the regional system. The existing U.S. plan for the region is facing challenges and uncertainties. In the near future, the Middle East is expected to continue facing turbulent times.