- January 4, 2025
- 10:59 pm
- World News
“The sudden overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, North Korean soldiers fighting on the side of Russia, attacks on the Russian Federation with British and American missiles that were sent to Ukraine, US-equipped Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Gaza, Yemeni missiles fired at Israel.
It's a complex and tangled web of conflict, and it begs the inevitable question: Are the world's battle lines becoming increasingly interconnected?
No, this is not World War III, although President Putin likes to brandish that threat to scare the West away from sending more powerful weapons to Ukraine.
But it is clear that many conflicts on our planet have an international dimension and how do they combine?” — analysis from the BBC.
The year 2024 turned out to be a turning point for world politics. This year's events have demonstrated not only the escalation of multiple regional conflicts, but also their interconnectedness that continues to shape the geopolitical landscape.
From the war in Ukraine to the Middle East crisis, from the involvement of North Korea to the role of Israel – BBC predictshow these events affect the future.
Russia vs. Ukraine: A New Chapter in the War
The war in Ukraine, continuing into 2022 with a full-scale Russian invasion, has become an international conflict. Notable was the news about the arrival of 10-12 thousand North Korean soldiers to help Russia.
Ukrainian commander Rustam N. notes:
“They came here to die, but this is not the best news for us. We are grateful to our Western allies for their help, but its scale is not comparable to Russia’s support from Iran and North Korea.”
North Korean assistance became a reason for the United States and NATO to allow Ukraine to use Western long-range missiles to attack targets in Russia, which further inflamed the situation.
International dimension of the conflict
Iran, which supplies Shahed drones and ballistic missiles to Russia, has become a key partner of Moscow. Belarus, a formally independent state, is being used as a springboard for attacks on Ukraine. And the West, providing military and financial assistance to Ukraine, continues to hold back Russia’s offensive.
Israel on the Middle East chessboard
Israel in 2024 found itself at the epicenter of the Middle East crisis, simultaneously fighting Hamas, Hezbollah and neutralizing threats from Iran.
Gaza: “tragedy without end?”
The conflict began with a Hamas raid into southern Israel on October 7, 2023, which killed more than 1,100 Israelis and captured 250. Israel's response led to “death (BBC: Although this is a figure from the Hamas Ministry of Health, independent organizations largely agree with these estimates. -ed.) 44 thousand Palestinians, most of whom are civilians.”
Amid the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, Israel continues its campaign against Hamas, declaring its intention to destroy the organization. However, international efforts to achieve a truce were unsuccessful.
“Today Israel is defending not only itself, but the entire West from the threats of radical organizations,” – notes the BBC expert.
Iran: ally and threat
Iran actively supports proxy organizations such as Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis, providing them with weapons, money and training. The war in Lebanon and Gaza has strained relations between Israel and Iran.
Iran is also an important ally of Russia, supplying weapons for the war against Ukraine. Russian satellite data is being shared with the Houthis in Yemen to track Western ships passing through the Red Sea.
Global conflicts and the role of North Korea
North Korea is strengthening its alliance with Russia by providing it with military support. At the same time, international sanctions are ineffective.
“The world is on the threshold of a new global era, where alliances such as Russia and North Korea pose challenges for the entire Western world,” – BBC analysts emphasize.
Results and forecasts
Key lessons for 2024
- Conflicts are becoming increasingly interconnected.
- Alliances between authoritarian states such as Russia, Iran and North Korea threaten global stability.
- Israel remains a key player in the Middle East, protecting its borders and interests.
What awaits the world in 2025?
Will this be a year of new wars or attempts at peace? So far, analysts are predicting further escalation.
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