
Due to the fact that the concept of conflict denotes a social phenomenon, it has multiple definitions linked to individual perspectives. Some generally accepted definitions in this regard are listed below.A disagreement or friction arising from differences in thoughts, ideas, and actions among individuals (Marquis and Huston, 2000),A social phenomenon resulting from differences in interests, goals, preferences, value judgments, and perceptions among individuals or groups, leading to negative beh
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Mahmut Ömer Tepecik

Thailand and Cambodia experienced a crisis period marked by intensified border clashes in December 2025, signaling the return of historical border disputes to a military dimension. A series of recent armed encounters, aerial attacks, and evacuations have created a widespread security issue along the border.Background and Resurgence of the ConflictBrief Background of the Border DisputeThe border between Thailand and Cambodia has long been contentious due to differing interpretations of historical
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Zeynep Gül

The 2025 Afghanistan–Pakistan Conflict refers to intense armed clashes that occurred along the Durand Line between the two countries in October 2025. The incidents began on 9 October after the Afghan administration accused Pakistan of violating its airspace. The areas where clashes intensified included Khost, Paktika, Paktiya, Kunar, Nangarhar, Kurram, Bajaur and Chaman.Following the clashes, the Torkham and Chaman–Spin Boldak border crossings were closed and cross-border trade came to a halt. B
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Edanur Karakoç

In the final days of April 2025, armed clashes erupted in the Druze-populated areas south of Damascus, the capital of Syria. The clashes have escalated into an international crisis following Israel’s aerial strikes.Background of the ClashesOn 28 April 2025, an audio recording circulated on social media that was alleged to contain insults against the Prophet Muhammad, triggering protests across Syria. The recording was claimed to originate from a person in the Suwayda province. On 29 April, tensi
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Edanur Karakoç
LeThe Lebanon-Syria Border Clashes of 2025 refer to armed attacks and military interventions that took place along the Lebanon-Syria border in March 2025. The clashes involved various groups operating along the border. Despite a ceasefire agreement reached on March 17, 2025, sporadic conflicts continued. The Lebanese army intervened in the border region, while multiple actors, including Hezbollah, Lebanese factions, and Syrian groups, confronted each other.Outbreak of ClashesThe clashes along the
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Edanur Karakoç

Çatışma kavramının toplumsal bir olguyu ifade etmesi sebebiyle kişisel bakış açılarıyla bağlantılı olarak birden çok tanımı bulunmaktadır. Bu hususta genel kabul görmüş bazı tanımlar aşağıda yer almaktadır.Kişiler arasındaki düşünce, fikir ve eylemlerdeki farklılıklardan meydana gelen uyuşmazlık, sürtüşme (Marquis ve Huston, 2000),Kişiler ya da gruplar arasındaki ilgi alanlarının, amaçlarının, tercihlerinin, değer yargıları ve algılarının farklı olmasından kaynaklanarak ortaya çıkan, taraflardan
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Mahmut Ömer Tepecik

The Suwayda Clashes are armed conflicts between Druze armed groups and Bedouin Arab tribes in Suwayda Province, southern Syria. Tensions that began on July 13 with mutual vehicle seizures and kidnappings escalated into large-scale fighting involving heavy weapons. The Syrian government deployed security forces to the region, imposed a curfew, and declared a ceasefire. Despite the ceasefire, fighting continued and acquired regional dimensions following Israeli air strikes. Origins and Triggering
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Edanur Karakoç
CeThe ceasefire agreement signed between Syria and Lebanon on March 18, 2025, following clashes in the border region between the two countries. The agreement aims to enhance military coordination between the two nations and prevent further escalation of tensions in the border area.Background and Beginning of the ClashesFor a long time, clashes have been occurring between various armed groups along the Syria-Lebanon border, particularly in the eastern regions of Lebanon. The latest events began on
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Edanur Karakoç

Bears are large carnivores belonging to the mammalian family Ursidae. Bears, known in Türkiye and around the world by various species, have developed diverse adaptations according to the environment conditions in which they live. As cultural symbols representing strength and resilience in many societies, bears have been an integral part of human life and the natural world important. Image generated by artificial intelligence." image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">General Characteri
ENSelçuk Bayraktar

On the morning of 25 February 2026, according to an announcement by Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior, an incident began when a speedboat registered in the U.S. state of Florida entered Cuban territorial waters. The vessel was detected approximately one nautical mile off the coast of Cayo Falcones in the northern part of Villa Clara province. A gunfight erupted between the speedboat, which reportedly carried ten people, and Cuban border security forces. Four individuals were killed and six were in
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Zeynep Gül