Tue Dec 30 15:13:01 UTC 2025: The Hindu: 2025 Marked by Global Conflict and Fragile Ceasefires

NEW DELHI – January 1, 2026: The year 2025 was a year of widespread conflict across the globe, marked by escalating tensions, fragile ceasefires, and the continued struggle for peace, according to a year-end review published by The Hindu.

The article, part of the “View From India” newsletter, highlights several key conflicts:

  • India-Pakistan Tensions: A terrorist attack in Pahalgam triggered retaliatory airstrikes by India on militant infrastructure in Pakistan, leading to a four-day aerial confrontation. A ceasefire, brokered by then-U.S. President Donald Trump, ended the escalation, but the underlying tensions remain.
  • Israel-Gaza War: The devastating war between Israel and Hamas continued for most of the year, resulting in a humanitarian crisis, widespread destruction, and the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire in October remains fragile, with ongoing disputes over territory and disarmament. A UN enquiry commission concluded that Israel was conducting genocide in Gaza.
  • Israel-Iran Conflict: In June, Israel launched attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, prompting retaliatory missile strikes and U.S. intervention. A Trump-mediated ceasefire ended 12 days of fighting, with conflicting reports on the extent of the damage to Iran’s nuclear program.
  • Ukraine War: The war in Ukraine continued with no resolution in sight. Russia made incremental territorial gains, while Ukraine expanded its drone warfare. A Trump peace plan and a counter-proposal from Ukraine are under discussion, but peace remains elusive.
  • Other Global Conflicts: The report also notes ongoing conflicts in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar, Thailand-Cambodia, and Venezuela, highlighting the global reach of instability and violence.

The article concludes that with international organizations struggling to contain these crises and major powers focused on expanding their influence, global disorder is likely to deepen in 2026, perpetuating existing conflicts and potentially leading to new ones.

The Hindu also spotlights challenges regarding Indian foreign policy, the return of Tarique Rahman to Bangladesh, Pakistan’s improving relations with West Asia, the US and Nigeria bombings, and Myanmar’s elections amid conflict.

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