Why is the world at war?

Why is the world at war?

5/31/2018

link

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/04/why-is-world-at-war-syria-democratic-republic-congo-yemen-afghanistan-ukraine

summary

This article discusses the reasons why several countries are currently facing conflicts and experiencing war. It highlights Syria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yemen, Afghanistan, and Ukraine as examples of countries that are embroiled in ongoing conflicts. The article explores various factors that contribute to these conflicts, including political unrest, ethnic tensions, resource disputes, and external interventions. It argues that the complexities of each conflict make finding resolution difficult, and the article emphasizes the humanitarian consequences of these prolonged conflicts. Overall, the article provides an overview of the current state of war in different regions and raises questions about the global response to these conflicts.

tags

war ꞏ global conflicts ꞏ conflict zones ꞏ world politics ꞏ international crises ꞏ geopolitics ꞏ middle east ꞏ syria ꞏ democratic republic of congo ꞏ yemen ꞏ afghanistan ꞏ ukraine ꞏ humanitarian crisis ꞏ civil war ꞏ political unrest ꞏ military intervention ꞏ international relations ꞏ peacekeeping ꞏ violence ꞏ human rights ꞏ terrorism ꞏ power dynamics ꞏ war-torn countries ꞏ political instability ꞏ refugees ꞏ displacement ꞏ humanitarian aid ꞏ territorial disputes ꞏ proxy wars ꞏ arms trade ꞏ regional conflicts ꞏ peace negotiations ꞏ un security council ꞏ war crimes ꞏ internal conflicts ꞏ social upheaval ꞏ global challenges ꞏ fragile states ꞏ conflict resolution ꞏ foreign policy ꞏ humanitarian intervention ꞏ post-conflict reconstruction ꞏ military conflicts ꞏ social impact of war ꞏ refugees crisis ꞏ humanitarian organizations ꞏ diplomacy ꞏ military strategies ꞏ non-state actors