One must wonder how a world would be without wars, where civility prevails. However, the future doesn’t predict such a scenario. Currently there are close to forty five conflicts. Some of the major ones are listed below.
- Russia-Ukraine warThis war began in February 2022 and continues, with both countries striking each other. The war began with Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014.
- Myanmar civil warThis civil war began in 2021 after a coup that deposed the elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. The conflict has killed thousands and displaced millions.
- Israeli–Palestinian conflictThis conflict has included several wars between Israel and Hamas since 2006. In October 2023, Hamas-led armed groups attacked Israel, leading to another war.
- Yemeni civil warThis war has been ongoing since 2015. In October 2023, a truce between the Huthi rebels and the internationally recognized government lapsed, and both sides are preparing for renewed war.
- Sudanese civil warThis civil war began in 2023. The Darfur region of Sudan has experienced instability and social strife due to racial and ethnic tensions and disputes over land and water.
- Syrian civil warThis multi-sided conflict began in 2011 after popular discontent with the rule of Bashar al-Assad triggered protests and pro-democracy rallies.
Our take on these coflicts, which seem to be ever lasting, is to apprehend the dangerous criminals who provoke those who want to live in peace. How is this accomplished is another story. World leaders must covene to work out a solution. This will not be an easy task, but the goal can be accomplished if there is a consensus.
The way forward is to demand all conflicts end on day certain. If those involved don’t halt their aggression or persists on continuing, they will be hit hard by the chosen Council, who by the way will be the majority. A demand will be made for the conflictees to halt their aggression immediately, if not, they will be taken out by the full force of the Council. You can be assured, in most cases, many conflicts will end, both sides will throw down their weapons and, live in peace. Is that too much to ask?