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.