Which factor is identified as a cause of conflicts in the material?

Which factor is identified as a cause of conflicts in the material?

• A. Boundary and Territorial Disputes
• B. Cultural Differences
• C. Ethnic Differences
• D. Economic Differences

Answer: (A)

Disputes over where borders should lie or who controls land and its resources create direct competition over sovereignty and access to resources. When two groups or states claim the same territory, negotiations can stall or break down, and the struggle to control land, water, or strategic locations can escalate into conflict. Historical border decisions, vague or conflicting treaties, and shifting control add to the tension, making boundary and territorial disputes a common and powerful driver of clashes. While cultural, ethnic, or economic tensions can contribute to conflicts in other cases, the material identifies boundary and territorial disputes as the cause here.

Disputes over where borders should lie or who controls land and its resources create direct competition over sovereignty and access to resources. When two groups or states claim the same territory, negotiations can stall or break down, and the struggle to control land, water, or strategic locations can escalate into conflict. Historical border decisions, vague or conflicting treaties, and shifting control add to the tension, making boundary and territorial disputes a common and powerful driver of clashes. While cultural, ethnic, or economic tensions can contribute to conflicts in other cases, the material identifies boundary and territorial disputes as the cause here.