1. Israel-Palestine conflict: The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has escalated in recent months, leading to violent clashes and affecting international relations as countries take sides or call for peace talks.
2. Afghanistan: The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan has created a power vacuum, leading to increased violence and territorial disputes as the Taliban regains control and other groups vie for power.
3. China-Taiwan tensions: China’s increasing assertiveness towards Taiwan has raised tensions in the region and affected international relations, with countries choosing to support either China’s “One China” policy or Taiwan’s push for independence.
4. Ukraine-Russia conflict: The annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 and the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine has strained relations between Russia and Ukraine, as well as between Russia and Western countries.
5. Iran nuclear deal: Tensions between Iran and Western countries, particularly the United States, have escalated due to the unraveling of the Iran nuclear deal and increased uranium enrichment by Iran.
6. North Korea nuclear program: North Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons has caused international concern and strained relations with countries like the United States, South Korea, and Japan.
7. India-China border dispute: Ongoing border disputes between India and China have resulted in military clashes and affected international relations, especially concerning the contested regions of Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh.
8. Syria conflict: While the conflict has somewhat faded from headlines, the civil war in Syria continues to impact international relations due to competing interests and involvement of various regional and global powers.
9. Myanmar crisis: The military coup in Myanmar and subsequent crackdown on pro-democracy protests have led to condemnations from the international community and affected relations with countries like the United States and regional neighbors.
10. Venezuela crisis: The ongoing political and economic crisis in Venezuela, with disputed government legitimacy, has resulted in strained relations with many Western countries who support opposition leader Juan Guaidó.