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