Major International Conflict Zones - CSV

code,slug,name,description,conflict_type,involved_parties,location,region,start_year,status
001,ukraine-russia,Ukraine-Russia Conflict,Large-scale conflict resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine that began in February 2022.,International Conflict / Territorial Aggression,"[""Ukraine"",""Russia"",""North Korea (troop deployment)"",""NATO countries (support)""]","Ukraine, Western Russia",Eastern Europe,2022,Ongoing
002,israel-palestine-gaza,Israel-Palestine Conflict (Gaza),"Large-scale conflict ongoing since Hamas's surprise attack on October 7, 2023.",Asymmetric Conflict / Terrorism / Retaliatory Attacks,"[""Israel"",""Hamas"",""Hezbollah"",""Iran (support)""]","Gaza Strip, Israel, West Bank",Middle East,2023,Ceasefire Collapsed / Fighting Resumed
003,sudan-civil-war,Sudan Civil War,Civil war ongoing since April 2023 between the national army and paramilitary RSF.,Civil War / Power Struggle,"[""Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)"",""Rapid Support Forces (RSF)""]","Sudan (especially Khartoum, Darfur region)",Horn of Africa,2023,Ongoing / Severe Humanitarian Crisis
004,south-china-sea,South China Sea Territorial Disputes,Multilateral territorial dispute over islands and maritime rights in the South China Sea.,Territorial / Maritime Rights Dispute,"[""China"",""Philippines"",""Vietnam"",""Malaysia"",""Brunei"",""Taiwan"",""United States (involved)""]","South China Sea (Scarborough Shoal, Spratly Islands, Paracel Islands, etc.)",Southeast Asia,1970,Ongoing Tensions / Risk of Accidental Conflict
005,india-pakistan-kashmir,India-Pakistan-Kashmir Conflict,Conflict between India and Pakistan over the归属 of the Kashmir region.,Territorial Dispute / Nuclear-armed States Tension,"[""India"",""Pakistan"",""Kashmir separatist forces""]","Kashmir region, India-Pakistan border",South Asia,1947,Emergency occurred in May 2025 / Nuclear War Risk
006,ethiopia-internal-conflicts,Ethiopia Internal Conflicts,Multiple armed groups and government forces in confrontation within Ethiopia.,Civil War / Ethnic Conflict,"[""Ethiopian Federal Government"",""Fano militia"",""Oromo Liberation Army (OLA)"",""Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF)""]","Ethiopia (Amhara Region, Oromia Region, Tigray)",Horn of Africa,2018,Multiple Conflicts Ongoing
007,somalia-al-shabaab,Somalia-Al-Shabaab Conflict,Conflict between the Islamist extremist group Al-Shabaab and the Somali government.,Government Forces vs. Extremist Organization,"[""Somali Federal Government"",""Al-Shabaab"",""African Union forces (ATMIS)""]","Somalia (especially Mogadishu, Hirshabelle region)",Horn of Africa,2006,Ongoing
008,myanmar-civil-war,Myanmar Civil War,Conflict between the military junta and pro-democracy forces has intensified since the 2021 coup.,Civil War / Military Junta vs. Pro-democracy Forces,"[""Myanmar Military (Tatmadaw)"",""Ethnic Armed Organizations"",""People's Defense Forces (PDF)""]","Throughout Myanmar (especially Shan State, Kayin State, Magway Region)",Southeast Asia,2021,Escalating
009,sahel-terrorism,Sahel Region Islamist Extremist Activity,Violence by Islamist extremists operating in the Sahel region is expanding.,Terrorism / Anti-government Activity,"[""Islamist extremist groups (Al-Qaeda, IS affiliates)"",""National government forces"",""Wagner (Russian PMC)""]","Sahel region (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger)",West Africa,2012,Expanding
010,syria-post-assad,Syria Post-Assad Transition,Formation of a new political order is underway following the collapse of the Assad regime in December 2024.,Post-regime Collapse Order Reconstruction,"[""Syrian Transitional Government"",""HTS"",""Kurdish forces (SDF)"",""Turkey"",""Israel"",""Russia""]",Throughout Syria,Middle East,2024,Transition Period / Unstable
011,yemen-civil-war,Yemen Civil War,Civil war between Houthi rebels and government forces. Ceasefire has been maintained since 2022 but remains fragile.,Civil War / Proxy War,"[""Houthi movement"",""Yemeni Government (Hadi administration)"",""Southern Transitional Council (STC)"",""Saudi Arabia"",""UAE"",""Iran""]","Throughout Yemen (especially Hudaydah, Sana'a, Marib)",Middle East,2014,Ceasefire Maintained / Fragile Peace
012,taiwan-strait-tensions,Taiwan Strait Tensions,Military tensions surrounding the unification issue between China and Taiwan.,Military Tension / Unification Issue,"[""China"",""Taiwan"",""United States"",""Japan""]","Taiwan Strait, waters surrounding Taiwan",East Asia,1949,Rising Tensions / Risk of Accidental Conflict
013,east-china-sea,East China Sea / Senkaku Islands Issue,Conflict between Japan and China over sovereignty of the Senkaku Islands.,Territorial / Maritime Rights Dispute,"[""Japan"",""China"",""Taiwan""]","East China Sea, waters surrounding Senkaku Islands",East Asia,1970,Ongoing Tensions
014,south-sudan-conflict,South Sudan Conflict,Civil war that has continued intermittently since 2013. New armed clashes occurred in 2025.,Civil War / Political Confrontation,"[""South Sudan Government (President Kiir faction)"",""Vice President Machar faction"",""SPLM-IO""]",Throughout South Sudan,Horn of Africa,2013,Resurgence in 2025 / Risk of Peace Agreement Collapse
015,democratic-republic-congo,Eastern DRC Conflict,Armed groups including M23 have intensified activities in the eastern region.,Civil War / Militia Activity / Resource Conflict,"[""DRC Armed Forces (FARDC)"",""M23"",""ADF"",""Rwanda (support)""]","Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (North Kivu, South Kivu)",Central Africa,1996,Escalating