Global Tensions Escalate: Unrest in Iran, Stalemate in Ukraine, and Taliban's Grip Tightens

As 2024 unfolds, conflicts and political tensions continue to dominate the global landscape, with no immediate resolution in sight.

The death toll from twin bombings in Iran has risen to 91, marking a significant increase in violence in the region.
The war in Ukraine is expected to persist throughout 2024, with neither Ukrainian nor Russian offensives yielding substantial changes.
In Afghanistan, the Taliban's control over the country continues to tighten, with the regime's restrictions on women's rights signaling a bleak future for them.
In Belarus, it’s unlikely to be subsumed into Russia, and chances are it won’t step up its so-far limited involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.
In Serbia, the dialogue to normalize relations between Serbia and its former province Kosovo has stymied both countries.