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While successful far-right militant attacks have decreased in 2020, Europe continues to see significant levels of radicalization. Far-right extremists are capitalizing on COVID-19-related grievances, infiltrating anti-lockdown protests and rallies in an attempt to become more visible and push their agenda. Travel to Europe may continue while maintaining vigilance for militant-related activity.

On January 5, Qatar and a Saudi-led bloc of states signed the “al-Ula Declaration” and restored diplomatic ties following a three-year rift. This constitutes a major achievement for the former, which has been able to circumvent the challenges of exclusion by the latter by relying on its resources and strategic alliances with the US, as well as Turkey and Iran.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY It has been one year since the transitional government was formed in February 2020, during which there has been limited progress in advancing political The transitional parliament has not been formed, which is critical to launching or funding nearly all other aspects of the government. The major accomplishment since signing the peace agreement…