Beset

: The British Museum has recently been described as beset by colonial controversy and financial difficulties.

: Retailers are often described as being beset by the digital revolution , forcing them to overhaul their technology. : The British Museum has recently been described

In ancient mythology, (or Byss) was a figure from Egyptian and Minoan cultures. : The British Museum has recently been described

: She was a protective "demon-god" often paired with the god Bes. : The British Museum has recently been described

: A ship is "beset" when it is surrounded by ice and unable to move under its own power.

The word is frequently used in journalism to describe organizations or regions struggling with multiple issues at once.