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title: "What causes international conflicts?"  
description: "What causes international conflicts?"  
author: "Baishakhi Ghosh"  
published: 2023-11-19  
updated: 2024-02-25  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108252/what-causes-international-conflicts  
category: "world politics"  
tags: ["world politics"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# What causes international conflicts?



## Answers

### Answer by Vaishali Aneja

**International** [**conflicts**](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/86466/10-never-ending-fights-in-the-world) **can be caused by various factors, including territorial dispute , [resource competition](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/115065/how-do-economic-interests-and-resource-competition-contribute-to-the-outbreak-of-wars), ideological differences ,** [**religious**](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/84300/spiritual-dimensions-of-indian-culture) **tensions , historical grievances , economic interest , power struggles , economic interests , power struggles , and geopolitical ambitions among nation . Additionally, issue such as ethic conflicts , [human rights](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/99463/what-is-the-state-of-democracy-and-human-rights-around-the-world) violations , and [geopolitical alliances](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/114511/will-the-new-trade-agreement-spur-economic-recovery-and-strengthen-geopolitical-alliances-soon) can also [contribute to international](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/100978/what-is-nato-and-how-does-it-contribute-to-international-security) tensions and conflicts .**

*International conflicts encompass a wide range of disputes and confrontations between nations or other actors on the [global stage](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/113643/how-does-india-s-g20-presidency-reflect-its-growing-influence-on-the-global-stage) . These conflicts can arise due to a multitude of reason , including :*

1. **Territorial dispute :** Conflict over land or maritime boundaries , often fueled by historical claims or strategic importance .
2. **Resource competition :** Competition over [natural resources](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85606/why-china-is-drilling-some-of-the-world-s-deepest-holes-in-the-hunt-for-natural-resources) such as oil , water , minerals , or arable land can lead to tension between countries .
3. **Ideological differences :** Clashes between nations with differing political , economic , or social system can escalate into conflict .
4. **Religious tension :** Conflict rooted in religious differences or sectarian divides, which can lead to violence and instability .
5. **Historical grievances :** Lingering animosities or unresolved disputes from the past can contribute to [ongoing conflict](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/113791/how-has-the-ongoing-conflict-in-ukraine-impacted-international-relations-recently) between nations .
6. **Economic interest :** Disputes over trade , tariffs, [economic sanctions](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/111832/what-s-the-impact-of-economic-sanctions-on-international-relations), or control over economic resource can lead to international friction .
7. **Power struggles :** Competing for regional or global influence , prestige , or dominance can result in conflict between major power or regional actor.
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