Great-power competition, operating through state sovereignty, drives war as nations pursue resource and territorial control. This escalates conflicts via militarism and geopolitical rivalries, as seen in the Russia-Ukraine war and the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean.

CURRENT STATE

This competition produces persistent global instability, marked by over 50 active armed conflicts in 2025, including wars in the Middle East, Ethiopia, and Eastern Congo. It also fuels nuclear risks, regional tensions, and proxy wars, while economic sanctions and trade protectionism exacerbate geopolitical confrontations.

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