War in North-West Pakistan

Conflicts: definition, types and reasons.

Today's issue of the newspaper is dedicated to one of the international conflicts. But what does the word conflict actually means? A conflict can be defined as a fight, a battle or a struggle, especially a prolonged struggle; a strife, if the sides are fighting for resources. Some conflicts are described as a discord of action, feeling, or effect; antagonism or opposition, as of interests or principles, if the sides are fighting for ideas and morals.

There are two main types of conflicts: conflicts of interest and conflicts of values. If you meet the phrase conflict of values, it means that this conflict is about respect, honesty, responsibility, trust or something with spiritual, religious or moral aspect. If you face an expression conflict of interest, you should define it as a conflict of resources (money, weapon, people, etc.).

But how do all these conflicts begin? What are the reasons for all conflicts? The majority of conflicts are based on the struggle for resources, especially if they are limited, unjustified expectations, clash of opinions on any issue and distrust. Sometimes the conflicts can appear because of the misunderstanding between the sides. And now we move from theory to practice. (Vadim)

The armed conflict in the North-West Pakistan

It all started back in 2004, when already-existing tensions surrounding the Pakistani Army’s manhunt for al-Qaeda members in Waziristan developed into an armed resistance by Islamist militants made up by local tribesmen. Manpower and resources became almost non-existent in the country after the war, having a long-term effect on the national economy. Formal troops were deployed by the Pakistani Army during the aftermath of Battle of Tora B...

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