NEW WAR

Current Global Conflicts and Rising Tensions (2025)
1. Russia–Ukraine War (Ongoing since 2022)

• Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues with intense fighting in Eastern Ukraine.
• The conflict has caused tens of thousands of deaths and displaced millions.
• Western countries continue to supply arms to Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia.
• Recent developments involve cyberattacks, drone warfare, and attacks on energy infrastructure.

• Israel and Gaza have seen repeated violence; regional tensions also involve Iran, Lebanon (Hezbollah), and Syria.
• The situation remains volatile, with risk of broader escalation if new players get involved.
• Red Sea shipping disruptions have increased due to Houthi attacks, impacting global trade.

• China has ramped up military drills near Taiwan, increasing fears of a potential invasion.
• The U.S. and its allies continue to support Taiwan militarily and diplomatically.
• While no active war has started, the risk of conflict in the Indo-Pacific is rising.

• Fighting between the Sudanese Army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has devastated the country.
• Thousands have been killed, with widespread famine and displacement.

• NATO is increasingly active in Eastern Europe due to fears of Russian expansion.
• Arctic militarization is also growing due to competition over untapped resources.