conflict

Conflict is a state of open, often prolonged, armed violence between two or more states, groups, or individuals. It involves a clash of interests, goals, or ideologies that results in physical confrontation.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to escalating armed clashes in Ethiopia and Eritrea, and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea and Taiwan Strait.

Latest on conflict

• Eritrean troops seen inside Ethiopia's Tigray as conflict fears grow
• Conflict in the Red Sea is forcing cloud giants to find a new route for the internet
• Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates
• Why US Himars missile shortfalls raise stakes for a potential Taiwan Strait conflict
• US-China conflict doesn’t have to become a self-fulfilling prophecy
• Palauans fear getting caught in potential conflict between the US and China
• a key sticking point in the conflict
• risks associated with the conflict have suddenly disappeared

Connections

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