2023-11-17 13:37:00
The world suffers as it follows the intense conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, and now between Hamas and Israel. The Russian invasion in 2022 generated a large wave of Ukrainian refugees and more than 190,000 deaths, in addition to economic sanctions against Russia and members of its government. “Russia and Ukraine have always had a strained relationship and, in 2014, the Crimea region was annexed by the Russians. In 2022, however, Russia invaded Ukraine under the pretext of not accepting Ukraine joining NATO , in a movement understood by Moscow as the expansion of the West closer to its borders”, observes international relations specialist and master in political science, Victor Oliveira. The terrorist group Hamas killed 1,200 people and took around 240 hostages Zain Jaafar/AFP – 23.10.2023 The terrorist attack on Israeli territory, on October 7, the bloodiest day in the history of the State of Israel, and the subsequent defense of Israel , has already caused more than 12,500 deaths on both sides. One of the most serious clashes in the region. “There is genuine concern that the conflict will escalate due to the actions of other groups, such as Hezbollah, from Lebanon, or the Houthis, from Yemen, who are closely linked to Iran”, adds Oliveira. Today these are the main wars going on in the world, whether due to the use of force used or the extension of both conflicts, but there are other serious clashes taking place. Wars around the world In addition to these, there are other imminent wars, such as tensions in the South China Sea, especially with Taiwan. China claims that Taiwan is part of its territory, and has increased military activities in the region. Taiwan, in turn, has counted on American support. Venezuela and Guyana: escalation of tension Another problem that appears on the horizon is close to us, between Venezuela and Guyana. “Nicolás Maduro scheduled a vote for December 3rd to consult the local population on the sovereignty of Essequibo, which represents more than 70% of Guyana’s territory”, explains university relations analyst at StandWithUs Brasil, Victor Oliveira. And there is already a government mobilization that calls for the occupation of this territory. Russia’s war against Ukraine has caused worldwide perplexity in the face of horror scenes Test Conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia The conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia involves the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, but controlled by ethnic Armenians. “The situation is complex and deeply rooted in historical, ethnic and geopolitical factors. The conflict dates back to the early 20th century but became particularly intense in the late 1980s and early 1990s as the Soviet Union disintegrated In 2023, there was another focus of conflict, with Azerbaijan having bombed the region, in a movement classified by the country as ‘anti-terrorist’. It meant the end of a ceasefire mediated by Russia in 2020”, points out the expert. Azerbaijan’s victory is causing extensive migration of the Armenian population. But even with this result, experts say that local tensions are likely to continue. Civil war in Syria Another complex and multifaceted escalation began in March 2011. The attack originated for several reasons, including popular discontent with the government, economic and political issues, as well as external influences. “In this scenario, there was the strengthening of the terrorist group Islamic State, and Bashar Al-Assad, Syrian leader, had the unrestricted support of Vladimir Putin, Russian president. After more than 10 years since the outbreak of the civil war, there are pockets of There is still tension, but Assad remains in government, despite having caused one of the worst humanitarian crises in the region”, explains the internationalist. War in Yemen Yemen continues to face a complex and devastating civil war that began in 2014. “This year, the Houthi rebels, a Shiite group, seized the capital, Sanaa, forcing the internationally recognized government to flee. In 2015, a coalition led by Saudi Arabia has intervened in support of the government in an attempt to contain the rise of the rebels.The conflict in Yemen has also been considered a proxy battleground between Saudi Arabia, which supports the internationally recognized government, and Iran, who is accused of providing support to the Houthi rebels,” he says. Syrian child lost from family during civil war Delil SOULEIMAN/AFP Tigray War The fighting began in November 2020 when the Ethiopian government, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, launched a military operation against regional authorities in Tigray, claiming that they they had defied federal authority. “The conflict has had a significant impact on the civilian population, with reports of mass displacement, human rights violations and a developing humanitarian crisis. The problem was redefined in 2023, when there was an uprising of coups d’état in the Sahel region, in Africa”, says the internationalist. What to expect? Some of these conflicts have presented different nuances, and there is fear that they will escalate to global levels. “It is a moment in which international multilateral decision-making bodies are in check. The actions of the United Nations, for example, have been widely questioned. This panorama highlights a crisis of multilateralism, and also leaves open the question of the actions of States”, criticizes Victor Oliveira. Given this scenario, the following question is inevitable: what have leaders learned about wars over the years? What has man changed with the bloody stories of humanity? It’s sad to say, but everything we are experiencing only reveals that nothing has changed. The years have passed, technology has evolved, advances have emerged, but the small mentality in search of power at any cost remains the same.
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