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Global instability marked by coups, conflicts in 2025
In 2025, the world saw a lot of trouble in different places.
In Africa, some countries had military takeovers and turned to Russia for help.
Haiti was in a bad situation with gangs controlling most of the capital.
In Nepal, young people protested and even burned government buildings, leading to a new leader.
The Taiwan Strait was tense with China and the U.S. having a standoff.
There was a short war between Israel and Iran, and a temporary peace deal in Gaza.
Sudan faced a severe humanitarian crisis with millions displaced and facing famine.
Overall, it was a year with lots of fights and not much peace.
Military takeovers in the Sahel region solidified into established governance, with countries turning to Russia for security partnerships.
Madagascar experienced a coup on October 12, 2025, leading to a new president and the dissolution of key institutions.
Haiti faced severe instability with gangs controlling 90% of Port-au-Prince and a new UN force deployed to combat them.
Nepal saw a youth-led uprising in September 2025 that toppled the government and led to the appointment of the country's first female head of government.
The Taiwan Strait remained a flashpoint with increased military activity by China and a significant U.S. arms deal with Taiwan.
- Who
- Various countries and groups including the Alliance of Sahel States, Haitian gangs, Nepalese youth, China, the U.S., Israel, Hamas, Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
- What
- Coups, conflicts, political instability, humanitarian crises, and geopolitical tensions
- Where
- Africa (Sahel, Madagascar, Benin, Sudan), Haiti, Nepal, Taiwan Strait, and the Middle East (Gaza, Iran)
- When
- Throughout 2025, with specific events in October and December
- Why
- Various reasons including governance breakdowns, economic crises, political dissent, and geopolitical tensions
Pro-Coup Supporters
Democracy Advocates
Governance Changes
Pro-Coup Supporters
Military takeovers provide stability and security in unstable regions.
Democracy Advocates
Coups undermine democratic processes and human rights.
Key facts
- Sahel States
- Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger
- Madagascar Coup
- October 12, 2025
- Haiti Gang Control
- 90% of Port-au-Prince
- Nepal Uprising
- September 9, 2025
- Taiwan Arms Deal
- $11.1 billion
- Gaza Ceasefire
- October 10, 2025
- Israel-Iran War
- June 2025
- Sudan Displacement
- 12.4 million people
- Sudan Food Insecurity
- 25 million people
- Sudan Malnourished Children
- 4 million
Quotes
Xi Jinping
President of China
“The reunification of our motherland, a trend of the times, is unstoppable.”
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Lai Ching-te
President of Taiwan
“My stance has always been clear: to steadfastly defend national sovereignty, strengthen national defence and whole-of-society resilience, comprehensively establish effective deterrence capabilities, and build robust democratic defence mechanisms.”
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Vladimir Putin
President of Russia
“Moscow will continue to fight for outright victory in Ukraine, and if Europe wants war, he is ready.”
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