Middle East conflicts — key actors?
Israel, Palestinian groups, Iran
Ukraine-Russia War — start year?
2022 invasion by Russia
Post-2001 conflicts — major event?
9/11 terrorist attacks
Yugoslav Wars — main cause?
Ethnic nationalism and federation breakup
Terrorism — defining feature?
Violence against civilians for political goals
Decolonization — timeline?
1947-1962, mainly Asia and Africa
Cold War aftermath — key change?
US becomes sole superpower
Tiers-Monde — meaning?
Third World, non-aligned developing nations
Global power shifts — post-1989?
From bipolar to multipolar world
Israel-Gaza conflict — recent escalation?
October 7, 2021 terrorist attack
Crimea annexation — year?
2014 by Russia
Mariupol battle — significance?
Major destruction in 2022 invasion
Yugoslav genocide — notable event?
Srebrenica massacre, 1995
US military in Afghanistan — year?
2001 after 9/11
Taliban rule — period?
1996-2001 in Afghanistan
Gaza casualties — approximate?
Over 30,000 Palestinians killed
Non-aligned Movement — purpose?
Avoid Cold War blocs, promote independence
US soft power — example?
Cultural influence via media and brands
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1. What is the Israel-Gaza conflict primarily considered as?
2. In which year did Russia annex Crimea, leading to international condemnation?
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