According to CFR, what region's instability poses one of the greatest global threats in 2025?

1. Latin America
2. Central Asia
3. Middle East (Gaza, West Bank, Iran–Israel tensions)
4. Arctic

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) regularly publishes assessments of global conflict zones. In recent years, the Middle East has consistently been highlighted due to its strategic importance, oil resources, and persistent conflicts. The specific mention of Gaza, the West Bank, and Iran-Israel tensions are the most volatile and widely recognized flashpoints that could escalate into a broader regional war.