Question

what best characterizes iraq and afghanistan today? both nations have stable governments. both nations are experiencing periods of peace. both nations struggle with unrest. both nations are ruled by dictators.

Explanation:

Post-conflict instability, ongoing sectarian, insurgent, and political tensions persist in both Iraq and Afghanistan, leading to continued unrest. The other options are incorrect: their governments face instability, they do not have sustained peace, and they are not ruled by dictators.

Answer:

Both nations struggle with unrest.