“Regional governance dynamics are mixed but point to a moderate risk environment over the next 6–12 months. In Vietnam, the consolidation of executive power under President To Lam may yield faster policy implementation but raises the potential for tighter political control and limited avenues for dissent. In Central and West Africa, Cameroon’s reinstatement of the vice-president role signals an incremental move toward institutional rebalancing, while Gambia’s pursuit of legal accountability reinforces rule-of-law norms—both measures that could strengthen stability if implemented effectively. Conversely, in Zimbabwe, proposals to eliminate presidential elections are fueling public discord and could precipitate unrest if popular grievances are not addressed. Taken together, these developments reflect a patchwork of governance shifts that carry both stabilizing and destabilizing potential depending on local political trajectories.”