Six Global Conflicts to Watch in 2026

​1. South America/Caribbean: Likely referring to tensions involving Venezuela (highlighted in red) and its neighbors or U.S. interests in the region.
​2. West Africa (The Sahel): Highlighting the "Coup Belt" involving countries like Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, where regional instability and insurgency remain high.
​3. Eastern Europe: An arrow pointing from Russia toward Europe, representing the ongoing war in Ukraine and broader NATO-Russia tensions.
​4. East Africa: Centered on Sudan, which has been embroiled in a devastating civil war and humanitarian crisis.
​5. Southeast Asia: Highlighting Myanmar, potentially focusing on the ongoing civil conflict between the junta and resistance forces.
​6. East Asia: An arrow pointing from China toward the sea, likely representing the high-stakes tensions regarding Taiwan or the South China Sea.