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In this episode of The Perspicacious Perspective, I explore some of the world’s most hotly contested territories—both land and sea. I dive into tense border disputes, strategic islands, resource-rich regions, and historically entangled enclaves, breaking down where these areas are, which nations claim them, and the events that sparked and sustain these conflicts.

I also examine the geopolitical and historical contexts behind these disputes, showing how centuries of diplomacy, wars, and cultural claims keep these regions in the global spotlight. This isn’t just geography—it’s a journey into the stories, strategies, and struggles that shape international relations and human ambition.

Golan Heights

Shebaa Farms

Cyprus

Nagorno‑Karabakh

Mount Halti

Kosovo

Olivenza

Gibraltar

Ceuta, Melilla, Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, Peñón de Alhucemas, Islas Chafarinas

Western Sahara

Somaliland

Abyei Area

Bir Tawil 

Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir, Aksai Chin, Arunachal Pradesh

South China Sea

Taiwan

Senkaku Islands / Diaoyu Islands / Diaoyutai Islands

Liancourt Rocks

Kuril Islands

Essequibo