2024: The start of another surprise war?

Five fault lines in Asia could see the outbreak of a new conflict.

In Asia, there are at least five fault lines we should monitor carefully (and, if possible, nudge towards peace, rather than war). PHOTO: PEXELS
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The year 2022 produced a surprise war: Ukraine. And 2023 also produced a surprise war: Gaza. Anyone who believes that 2024 cannot produce another surprise war should have his or her head examined. The world still has many fault lines that could lead to a war.

In Asia, there are at least five fault lines we should monitor carefully (and, if possible, nudge towards peace, rather than war).

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