5 Most Unstable Countries in the World

2. Federal Republic of Somalia

Fragility Score: 110.5

The Federal Republic of Somalia is a coastal East African country. It gained independence from the British in 1961 but entered turmoil soon as its president was assassinated and a coup ensued. This resulted in over two decades of military rule which led to a civil war that led to another presidential assassination in a civil war that toppled the government. This was followed by a continued insurgency and multiple characterizations of Somalia as a failed state.