Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Global Conflicts and Social Movements in 2025
In 2025, the world saw many wars and conflicts, like the Ukraine-Russia war and strikes by the US on Iran and Venezuela.
There were also protests led by young people, called Generation Z, who are upset about things like corruption and climate change.
In New York, a young man named Zohran Mamdani became mayor by working with regular people.
The United Nations, which is supposed to help keep peace, is having a hard time because some leaders don't follow the rules.
People are trying to make the world better by being kind, reducing their impact on the environment, and sharing with others.
The article says that even small actions can help make 2026 better than 2025.
The Ukraine-Russia war entered its fourth year in 2025.
The US conducted strikes against Iran and Venezuela, capturing Venezuela's President and his wife.
Peace was brokered between Israel and Hamas, but no immediate settlement is in sight.
Young people, especially Generation Z, led protests globally against corruption and authoritarian governments.
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old, became the mayor of New York City through a sustained campaign with the people.
- Who
- Global citizens, especially Generation Z, and leaders like Zohran Mamdani
- What
- Wars, conflicts, and social movements against corruption and authoritarian governments
- When
- Throughout 2025
- Where
- Globally, with significant events in the US, Ukraine, Venezuela, and various countries with youth protests
- Why
- To challenge corrupt regimes, seek profound change, and address issues like employment, healthcare, and climate change
- Ukraine-Russia War
- Entered its fourth year in 2025
- US Strikes
- Conducted against Iran and Venezuela
- Israel-Hamas Peace
- Broked but no immediate settlement
- Global Protests
- Led by Generation Z
- Zohran Mamdani
- 33-year-old mayor of New York City
- UN Authority
- Severely tested by rogue leaders
- Protest Issues
- Employment, healthcare, corruption, climate change, freedom