As the global climate crisis deepens, water scarcity has emerged as a silent but powerful driver of conflict. In regions like the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, and parts of South Asia, access to clean water is no longer just a humanitarian issue — it’s a geopolitical flashpoint. Scarce water resources have strained diplomatic relations between…
The Suez Crisis of 1956 marked a pivotal moment in the history of international relations, showcasing the fragile balance of power during the Cold War era. The conflict was triggered when Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, a crucial maritime route for oil shipments. This move angered Britain and France, who had…
Since 2017, Cameroon has been embroiled in the Anglophone Crisis, a conflict rooted in the historical marginalization of its English-speaking regions. The crisis began when peaceful protests by lawyers and teachers in the Northwest and Southwest regions were met with violent repression by government forces. This response ignited a separatist movement seeking the creation of…
Having explored remote resource conflicts firsthand, I’ve seen how Greenland’s rare earth elements (REEs) spark a quiet but fierce global tussle. This icy island, the world’s largest, sits on vast deposits of neodymium, dysprosium, and other REEs—crucial for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and military tech. I’ve walked its rugged terrain, where companies like Australia’s Greenland…
sovet-gagarin.org – The Battle of Midway, fought from June 4-7, 1942, stands as one of the most decisive naval battles of World War II. Taking place near the Midway Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, it pitted the United States Navy against the Imperial Japanese Navy. The U.S. victory in this battle marked a turning point,…
sovet-gagarin.org – World War II (1939-1945) was one of the most significant and devastating conflicts in human history. It involved nations from across the globe, leading to unprecedented destruction, loss of life, and long-lasting political changes. The war reshaped international relations, set the stage for the Cold War, and resulted in the establishment of the…
sovet-gagarin.org -World War I, also known as the Great War, was one of the most devastating and transformative conflicts in human history. Fought from 1914 to 1918, it involved many of the world’s great powers and set the stage for political, social, and economic upheavals that would reshape nations and societies across the globe. The…
