Every Ongoing War Explained

Summary

In this video, the escalating global violence and conflicts are highlighted. The ACLED Conflict Index reveals that as of early 2024, one in six people worldwide are affected by armed conflict. The video details major conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and lesser-known disputes in regions like Nagorno-Karabakh, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Venezuela-Guyana. Civil wars in Yemen, Myanmar, Cameroon, Sudan, and Ethiopia are discussed, alongside geopolitical tensions in Taiwan, Cyprus, and the Middle East. The video emphasizes the lack of media coverage on many of these conflicts and the growing instability worldwide.

Takeaways

• 🌍 According to the ACLED Conflict Index, 50 countries are either at war or suffering from ongoing violence as of early 2024.
• 🪖 One in six humans is exposed to armed conflicts, with violence levels increasing steadily over recent years.
• 📈 2023 saw a 12% increase in unrest compared to 2022 and a 20% increase over 2019.
• 🇺🇦 The conflicts in Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas are the most well-known, but many other conflicts receive little media coverage.
• 🇦🇲 The Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region has escalated, with Azerbaijan seizing control in late 2023.
• 🇹🇯 The border dispute between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan remains volatile, with Turkey trying to mediate.
• 🇨🇩 In Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo faces regional instability, with ethnic Tutsi rebels clashing with the national government and neighboring countries.
• 🇻🇪 Venezuela and Guyana face potential conflict after Venezuelans voted to claim a large portion of Guyana's territory.
• 🇾🇪 Yemen's civil war continues, with various factions controlling different regions and widespread humanitarian crises.
• 🇲🇲 Myanmar's military junta faces united rebel factions, displacing hundreds of thousands since the 2021 coup.

Q & A

What does the ACLED Conflict Index 50 indicate about the state of conflict in the world?

The ACLED Conflict Index 50 indicates that 50 countries are either currently at war or debilitated by ongoing violence.

How many people were exposed to armed conflicts at the beginning of 2024?

At the beginning of 2024, one out of six humans were exposed to armed conflicts in one way or another.

What are the two main conflicts mentioned in the script?

The two main conflicts mentioned are the war between Ukraine and Russia and the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Why has the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan escalated recently?

The conflict escalated because Russian peacekeepers left the region, leading to Azerbaijan blockading the Lachin corridor and eventually invading the Nagorno-Karabakh region in September 2023.

What role did Turkey play in the conflict between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan?

Turkey stepped in to try and negotiate a border agreement deal between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan after the conflict continued to claim occasional victims.

What is the primary cause of the instability in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The instability is caused by ethnic Tutsi rebels forming a rebel military group against the national government, with accusations that neighboring Rwanda supports the rebels.

What potential international conflict involves Venezuela and Guyana?

A potential international conflict could break out between Venezuela and Guyana after Venezuelans voted to claim a huge chunk of Guyana's territory and sent troops to the border.

What is the current situation in Yemen's civil war?

Yemen's civil war involves multiple factions, with the Houthi rebels controlling the capital, the official government controlling much of the eastern side, and other groups like the STC seeking independence. The conflict has left much of the population in dire need of humanitarian aid and facing the risk of starvation.

How has the civil war in Myanmar evolved since 2021?

Since the military coup in 2021, the situation in Myanmar heated up in October 2023 when different rebel factions brokered a deal to unite against the military government, displacing more than 350,000 people.

What impact has organized crime had on Central America, according to the script?

Organized crime and cartels in Central America have led to conflicts developing into proper civil wars, with countries like Honduras and Haiti facing significant violence and unrest, prompting international responses such as UN troop deployments.

Outlines

00:00

🌍 Global Conflict Overview

The ACLED conflict index reveals that 50 countries are currently engaged in wars or experiencing significant violence, exposing one out of six humans to armed conflicts. Violence has increased steadily, with a 12% rise in unrest in 2023 over 2022 and a 20% increase over 2019. This video aims to highlight various ongoing conflicts, including lesser-known ones. Beyond the well-known conflicts like Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas, numerous other conflicts are unfolding globally.

05:02

🇦🇲 Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict

The Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region has intensified. Historically mediated by Russia, the region saw increased tensions as Russian peacekeepers left. Azerbaijan blockaded the Lachin corridor in December 2022, causing shortages. In September 2023, Azerbaijan launched a military action, overtaking Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenia, weakened and isolated, faces threats from Turkey and remains officially at war with Azerbaijan.

10:02

🌐 Border Disputes and Regional Conflicts

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan's long-standing border dispute continues, exacerbated by Russia's distraction. Turkey has attempted to mediate. In Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo faces regional instability, with ethnic Tutsi rebels clashing with the government and accusations against Rwanda for supporting rebels. The situation risks spreading throughout East Africa.

🇻🇪 Venezuela-Guyana Tensions

Venezuela's claim over a large portion of Guyana's territory has escalated, with troops sent to the border. Civil wars, like the one in Yemen since 2014, contribute to regional instability. Yemen faces a humanitarian crisis, with various factions controlling different areas. The Houthi rebels have also launched attacks across the Middle East in retaliation for operations against Hamas.

🇲🇲 Myanmar Civil War

Myanmar's civil war continues following a military coup in 2021. Rebel factions united in October 2023, displacing 350,000 people. Cameroon has experienced a civil war since 2016, driven by the anglophone minority's fight against the francophone majority. Sudan's civil war, sparked by a 2021 coup, has displaced millions and threatens regional stability.

🇪🇹 Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict

Ethiopia's Tigray region faces severe conflict and humanitarian crises. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's centralization efforts led to rebellion, displacing millions. Ethiopia's threats towards Eritrea and efforts to establish a port in Somaliland risk regional war. Egypt and Somalia are concerned about Ethiopia's moves.

🌍 Coups and Unrest in Africa

Recent coups in Niger, Gabon, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Mali raise concerns about Russia's influence. Western neglect has allowed terrorist and nationalist groups to gain power. The disappearance of the Wagner mercenary group has created a power vacuum, with China expanding its presence in the Sahel region.

🇲🇽 Central American and Mexican Crises

Central America faces increasing violence from organized crime. Honduras declared war on gangs, while Haiti's government lost control to gang violence. Mexico's drug cartel issue has escalated, prompting U.S. troop deployment. Ecuador's government struggles against cartel-funded unrest. El Salvador's president has reduced gang violence through authoritarian measures, raising questions about the trade-off between security and freedom.

🇹🇼 Taiwan-China Tensions

Taiwan's pro-independence leadership has prompted Chinese threats of reunification. The Asia-Pacific region faces potential conflict, with Japan preparing to rearm. Cyprus experiences escalating tensions with Turkey, and increased military spending. The Israel-Gaza conflict risks regional spillover, with Iran's involvement being closely watched.

🌍 Border Skirmishes and Geopolitical Tensions

Iran's border skirmishes with Afghanistan and Pakistan highlight regional instability. Despite recent resolutions, tensions remain high, with both countries avoiding appearing weak. The geopolitical landscape remains tense, with conflicts and diplomatic tensions ongoing worldwide.

Keywords

💡ACLED Conflict Index

The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) Conflict Index is a measure of political violence and instability. In the video, it is mentioned to highlight the extent of global conflicts, indicating that at the beginning of 2024, 50 countries were experiencing war or ongoing violence.

💡Nagorno-Karabakh

Nagorno-Karabakh is a region in the South Caucasus that has been a point of conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The video discusses the recent military actions and blockades that led to severe shortages and escalations in violence in this region.

💡Houthi Rebels

The Houthi Rebels are a Yemeni group involved in the civil war against the Saudi-backed government. The video explains their control over parts of Yemen, their impact on humanitarian conditions, and their involvement in broader regional conflicts.

💡Ethiopia's Tigray Region

Tigray is a region in northern Ethiopia that has experienced severe conflict and humanitarian crises. The video describes the ongoing rebellion, government repression, and the significant displacement and starvation affecting millions of people.

💡Myanmar Coup

The military coup in Myanmar in 2021 led to a brutal crackdown on various ethnic and political groups. The video details the united rebel factions' offensive against the military government and the resulting displacement of hundreds of thousands of people.

💡Venezuela-Guyana Border Dispute

This is a territorial conflict where Venezuela has claimed a large portion of Guyana's territory. The video mentions Venezuela's recent actions, including troop deployments, which have escalated tensions and the potential for conflict.

💡Civil War in Yemen

Yemen's civil war involves multiple factions, including the Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed government. The video emphasizes the dire humanitarian situation, widespread starvation, and the geopolitical implications of the conflict.

💡Cameroon's Anglophone War

The Anglophone War in Cameroon involves separatists from the Ambazonia region seeking independence from the Francophone-majority government. The video discusses the roots of the conflict and its ongoing impact since 2016.

💡Sudan Civil War

Sudan's civil war involves military factions and has caused massive displacement and instability. The video outlines the origins of the conflict, the coup in 2021, and the concerns about the war spilling over into South Sudan.

💡Taiwan Independence Movement

The Taiwan Independence Movement seeks to establish Taiwan as a separate nation from China. The video highlights recent political developments in Taiwan, Chinese threats, and the broader geopolitical tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.

Highlights

At the beginning of 2024, one out of six humans were exposed to armed conflicts.

The level of violence worldwide has been steadily increasing over the past few years.

2023 witnessed a 12% increase in unrest over 2022 and a 20% increase over 2019.

The conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza are the most well-known, but many others continue with little attention.

The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region escalated after Russian peacekeepers left.

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan continue their border dispute, with Turkey attempting to mediate.

Regional instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo threatens to become a regional conflict involving Rwanda and Burundi.

A potential international war could break out between Venezuela and Guyana over territorial claims.

Yemen's civil war continues to cause severe humanitarian crises, with 75% of the population in need of aid.

Myanmar's civil war has displaced more than 350,000 people.

Cameroon's Anglophone war involves separatists from the Ambazonia region fighting the Francophone majority.

Sudan's civil war has displaced millions and threatens to spill over into South Sudan.

Ethiopia's conflict in the Tigray region has pushed millions to the brink of starvation.

Mexico's ongoing struggle with drug cartels has led to significant violence, prompting US intervention at the border.

The potential for conflict in the Asia-Pacific region increases as Taiwan elects pro-independence leaders.

Transcripts

according to the acled conflict index 50

countries in the world are either

currently at war or debilitated by

ongoing violence at the beginning of

2024 one out of six humans were exposed

to Armed conflicts in one way or another

and what's most concerning is that the

level of violence worldwide has been

steadily increasing in the past few

years 2023 witnessed a 12% increase in

unrest over 2022 and a 20% increase over

2019 most of us are acutely aware of two

main conflicts going on at the moment

the war between Ukraine and Russia and

the conflict between Israel and Hamas

that Gaza but the media doesn't give

much coverage to conflicts in many other

parts of the globe so much of the

Bloodshed continues with little

attention the truth is much more is

going on that you probably realize and

diplomatic tensions International

conflicts and Civil Wars have continued

to heat up in the past few months so in

this video I will go over as many

ongoing conflicts as possible and open

your eyes to the many ill-known

strategies of the world and as the video

moves along I will share less and less

known Wars that the media fails to cover

so arguably the third most well-known

conflict is the one between Armenia and

aaban over the Nago kabak region since

the days of the Soviet Union which both

countries were a part of Russia has long

acted as the mediator between these two

small countries but with Russia's

attention now elsewhere the delicate

balance has been offended despite us

efforts to meet mediate in June of last

year the self-proclaimed Republic of

adsac Ruled The Armenian majority

Enclave of nagoro kabak since the 1990s

which as you can see is completely

surrounded by aaban Russian peacekeepers

have protected the lashin corridor a

vital route for supplies like food and

Medicine flowing from Armenia but after

they left aaban took advantage and

blockaded the corridor in December 2022

causing severe shortages aeran is

launching military action in the negoro

carabat on September 19th 2023 aaban

sent as many as 100,000 troops to invade

the nagoro kabak region in the span of a

m 24 hours asabani troops completely

overtook it and arak officially seized

to exist on January 1st 2024 with

Armenia weakened threatened by

neighboring turkey and abandoned by its

International allies aaban remains

officially at war with the country and's

fear that the situation could explode

soon as aaban is demanding a corridor

through Armenia to connect the exclave

of nauan to the rest of the country

however a little farther to the east

lies one of the longest ongoing border

disputes in recent history between the

ex Soviet republics of Tajikistan and

Kurdistan the conflict made news in

September 2022 when new casualties along

the border drove fears that instability

could spiral now that a distracted

Russia could no longer mediate the

dispute the conflict continues to claim

occasional victims with intermittent

skirmishes but turkey has stepped in to

try and negotiate a border agreement

deal between the two countries now let's

move to Africa where Regional

instability in the eastern part of the

Democratic Republic of the Congo

threatens to become a regional conflict

between 2022 and 2023 a dangerous

political crisis spilled over the border

into neighboring Randa see over the past

decade ethnic totsi rebels in the east

of the country formed a rebel military

group against the national government in

June 2022 the congales government

accused neighboring Randa of back the

rebels which was later confirmed True by

un experts the situation has led to

border clashes between the thec and

Wanda in 2024 and the situation

continues to deteriorate rapidly after

Burundi accused Wanda of actually

training rebels of the same red tabara

movement that tried to overthrow the

burundian government in 2015 many fear

the war will spread into the greater

East Africa region another potential

International War could break out

between Venezuela and Guana after

Venezuelans voted to claim a huge chunk

of guana's territory as their own and

send troops to the Border war is not

always a conflict between two Nations

you see Civil Wars are happening in all

different parts of the world Yemen has

been involved in a brutal Civil War

since 2014 between the Saudi back

government Coalition and the Iran backed

houi Rebels the situation is already

dire enough with as much as 75% of the

population left in need of humanitarian

Aid and close to half of Yemen's

population currently facing the risk of

starvation due to the ongoing conflict

right now the country is sparsely

controlled by a handful of different

factions beyond the houi rebels

controlling the capital SAA and the area

surrounded and the official government

controlling much of the Eastern side of

the country geodis groups are taking

advantage of local dire situations here

and there in addition to them the STC

otherwise known as the southern

transitional Council movement is

profiting from support by the UAE to

seize control over the southern portion

of the country to claim its independence

pretty much like Yemen was split before

it United in 1990 Yemen's Civil War has

yet again made the news as the hoodis

have been firing Rockets across the

Middle East against Israel in

retaliation for the military operations

against Hamas which is part of the same

Shia Muslim Coalition supported by Iran

elsewhere in the region this is

contributing to disruptions to global

trade in the focal point of the Babel

and deep rate forcing cargo ships around

Africa to deliver Goods to Europe in

response Western forces like the US and

UK have summoned attacks on the houthi

military targets another civil war

carries on in Myanmar where the military

Jon returned to power in a brutal coup

in 2021 the situation heated up in

October 2023 when different Rebel

factions brokered a deal to unite

against the military government in a

joint offensive operation that has now

displaced more than 350,000 people from

their homes moving back to Africa the

small country of Cameroon has also

suffered a civil war since 2016 when

separatist from the ambazonia region

declared their independence see Cameroon

was once split into a French and British

colony the result is that the ambazonia

region is english- speaking while the

rest of the country speaks French this

crisis is called the anglophone war as

the English-speaking minority fights

against the wealthier and more powerful

frankophone majority Elsewhere on the

continent Sudan is being torn apart by

Civil War where military factions ripped

open Old Wounds when they stage a coup

in 2021 the UN is seriously concerned

about the stability of the country as

millions of people have been displaced

to refugee camps and growing clashes

threatened to spill over into South

Sudan which gained its independence from

Sudan in 2011 perhaps one of the worst

situations in Africa is currently in

Ethiopia's Tigra region already one of

the poorest areas of the country Tigra

is scred by past conflicts that led to

the independence of Eritrea in the 1990s

the war with Eritrea left a strong

Ethiopian military presence in the Tigra

region which is home to the tigan people

who have long enjoyed a degree of

autonomy however the tide changed in

2021 when the current prime minister AB

ahmed's Prosperity party gained a large

majority in the Ethiopian Parliament and

called for more centralization of power

tigra's subsequent Rebellion has been

severely repressed pushing 3 and a half

million people or more than half of its

entire population to the brink of

starvation tensions at already come to a

boiling point in November 2020 when the

Ethiopian Federal forces invaded the

Tigra Capital Mel they installed an

interim Governor after the previous

administration authorized new

parliamentary elections despite a ban by

prime minister ABI due to the pandemic

more recently ABI Ahmed has decided to

divert International attention from

trick Ray by threatening neighboring

Eritrea to six years after the last

standing peace deal between the two

countries which had earned him a Nobel

Peace Prize the issue at hand is

eritrea's Independence made Ethiopia a

landlocked country denying it access to

the global trade opportunities of the

Red Sea Ethiopia is now threatening to

regain sea access by force for the time

being Ethiopia is seeking to establish a

port in neighboring somal land a de

facto independent region of Somalia if

this idea is successful War could spread

to the entire Horn of Africa and Beyond

as Ethiopia's promise to formly

recognize and protect somal land in

return for the deal has irritated

neighboring Egypt and Somalia the list

of other civil wars and unrest is

unfortunately quite long so we will

quickly mention the recent coups in

Niger Gabon bukina fasu Sierra Leon and

Mali there is reasonable suspicion that

Russia is behind some of these

geopolitical shifts of power in Africa

or that they are at least taking

advantage of ongoing tensions between

several African countries and France

Western neglect and lack of involvement

in the region has paved the way way for

terrorist or nationalist groups to

overthrow pro-western governments or

long-established dictatorships The

Disappearance of the Russia backed

Wagner mercenary group has opened the

door to other influences in the sahil

region as China expands its resence in

the area lastly Central America's

Affliction of organized crime and

cartels is getting out of hand as

conflicts develop into proper Civil Wars

according to many analysts Honduras has

declared war against gangs that are

causing unrest on a national level

heti's government has lost control over

Public Safety as gang confs overwhelmed

the capital portal Prince causing more

than 5,000 civilian deaths in 2023 alone

the UN has declared an emergency and

will be sending troops to keep the peace

similarly Mexico's long-standing problem

with drug cels is reaching a point of no

return which pushed President Joe Biden

to temporarily send 1500 troops to

patrol the US border and tackle the

resulting migrant crisis as a result

Mexico has been labeled the fourth most

violent country in the world wild

despite formerly not being part of any

war on the other side of the region Dr

cartels have been reportedly funding

civil unrest and gang movements in

Ecuador effectively crippling the

central government's ability and

capacity to maintain order in some

regions the one bright spot in the

region is El Salvador where president

buk seems to have fixed the country's

unbelievably horrible gang problem with

authoritarian measures like throwing

anyone suspected of gang membership in

jail the country's homicide rate dropped

from 114 47 to

556 in the past few years but is giving

up freedom for security worth the price

I'll let you decide that but we have

more to worry about than ongoing

conflicts and Civil Wars because many

disputes threaten to become Tom moros

Wars Taiwan recently elected the most

pro-independence leaders since it became

a democracy and Chinese president Xi

Jinping responded with a threat in his

New Year Speech claiming that China will

surely be reunified the threat of

conflict in the asia-pacific region

comes at an inopportune moment as the US

and its allies are occupied with Ukraine

and distracted by internal politics

Japan is preparing for the worst and

plans to rearm itself to a level unseen

since World War II now let's move on to

Cyprus the Mediterranean island

partially occupied by turkey since 1974

where recent incidents have pushed

turkey cypriots to attack un

peacekeepers inside the buffer zone

splitting the island in two this attack

has has been condemned as a serious

escalation pushing cyprus's president to

announce an increase of military

spending by 2% of its GDP lastly many

are concerned of a potential spillover

of the Israel Gaza conflict especially

as Israel targets Iran backed hespa

Fighters inside lebanon's territory all

while Western allies Target Iran backed

hoodis in Yemen Everybody is watching

closely for Iran's response which has

been surprisingly tempered so far except

for a surprise ballistic attack in bbal

Iraq bbal the capital of Iraq's

autonomous cish region is home to both a

US Consulate and an eled Israeli spy

base but the chances that major Middle

Eastern players like Iran will enter the

conflict are heightened by recent crisis

at its eastern borders 2023 ended with

Iranian border forces skirmishing with

the Afghani Taliban over border disputes

after the New Years Iran and Pakistan

started attacking each other's border

provinces with ballistic missiles in a

worrying sudden Act of hostility the

conflict seems to have been resolved for

now as the aim on both sides was to

attack groups acting in both countries

towards the independence of the Cross

waterer region of baluchistan still

tensions remain high as neither Pakistan

nor Iran wants to appear weak or

accommodating in such a tense period for

geopolitical relations okay so that's it

we we tried to fit as much as we could

into this video but we know that we

might have missed something so if you

think we left anything out please let us

know in the comments down below but

that's it for this video thanks for

watching and I'll see you in the next

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