The Middle East military market is characterized by the myriad threats that pose existential risks for many of the region’s governments, prompting an emphasis among these governments on security. Middle Eastern leaders often suspect that their rivals are involved in supporting armed non-state actors that destabilize the region, fueling mistrust and undercutting efforts to reduce tensions. A number of insurgencies emerged in the 2010s that continued in some form into the start of the 2020s. These conflicts have frequently dragged in regional and even global powers, often with conflicting objectives.