The persistent conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan, and the Middle East highlighted the inadequacies of existing international mechanisms for conflict resolution. The growing influence of technology, particularly AI, underscored the evolving nature of global power dynamics, while climate change and migration presented urgent challenges that transcended national borders.
These controversies not only defined the year but also set the stage for future geopolitical developments. Here's an analysis of the ten most controversial geopolitical events in 2024:
1. Russia-Ukraine War and its Global Fallout
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine continued to dominate global headlines in 2024, deepening the divide between NATO-aligned countries and Russia. The conflict escalated with increased missile strikes, widespread civilian casualties, and persistent global calls for a resolution. The war's economic ripple effects were profound, exacerbating energy crises and inflation in Europe while creating supply chain disruptions in key industries worldwide. Efforts at mediation by neutral nations like Turkey and India remained inconclusive, further fueling international polarization.
2. Israel-Hamas-Hezbollah Conflict
The Israel-Hamas war, which began in October 2023, escalated throughout 2024, altering the Middle East's political dynamics. Israel's large-scale military operations in Gaza, aimed at eradicating Hamas, led to significant loss of life and infrastructure damage. Concurrently, Hezbollah's involvement from southern Lebanon and missile attacks from Iranian proxies intensified the crisis. Israel's decisive military responses, including the targeting of Hezbollah leadership and Iranian-backed Houthi forces, weakened these groups but drew widespread criticism for the humanitarian toll. This conflict highlighted the fragility of peace efforts in the Middle East.
3. Geopolitical Tensions in the South China Sea
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Kerala High Court: Quashing Of Serious Offence To Efface Evidence Already Recorded Cannot Be Done Even At Instance Of Survivor [POSCO Act]
The Kerala High Court in the case xxx v State and Another observed and has dismissed the petition filed by a victim of POCSO offence to quash the proceedings saying that serious offences are involved and the trial had reached at the end stage.
Punjab And Haryana High Court: POSCO Act Being Enacted Subsequently Will Prevail Over SC/ST Act In
Adding to it, the court stated that when there being a conflict between the provisions of two special enactments, it is trite that the provisions of the latter of the two enactments will prevail and since the POCSO Act is a subsequent enactment, therefore, its provisions will prevail over the SC/ST Act.
Madras High Court Grants Interim Bail To Temple Activist, Asks Him To Refrain From Making Objectionable Comments Against Women
The Madras High Court in the case Rangarajan Narasimhan v State of Tamil Nadu observed and has granted bail to temple activist Rangarajan Narasimham for allegedly making derogatory comments against a woman on social media.
Orissa High Court: Dispute Related To Infringement Of Copyright Is Arbitrable, Arbitrator Can Be Appointed Under Section 11 Of Arbitration Act
The Other party opposed the application which being on the ground that the dispute as evident from the petitioner's notice seeking the appointment of an Arbitrator regards to infringement of copyright which is non-arbitrable.
