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2024: Global Conflicts Surge Amid Authoritarian Threats

6/29/2025

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In 2024, the world witnessed a dramatic rise in global conflicts, as democracies grappled with supporting Ukraine against a backdrop of escalating authoritarianism. Russia's military spending eclipsed European defense budgets, while Serbia and Croatia enhanced their military strength. New alliances in the Western Balkans sparked worries about stability, with Kosovo and Albania striving to fortify their defenses amid growing geopolitical tensions.

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In 2024, the world witnessed a dramatic rise in global conflicts, as democracies grappled with supporting Ukraine against a backdrop of escalating authoritarianism. Russia's military spending eclipsed European defense budgets, while Serbia and Croatia enhanced their military strength. New alliances in the Western Balkans sparked worries about stability, with Kosovo and Albania striving to fortify their defenses amid growing geopolitical tensions.