Afghanistan–Pakistan clashes (2024–present)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/afghanistan-pakistan-clashes--2024-present-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the Durand Line?The Durand Line is the border that separates Afghanistan and Pakistan. It has been a source of disagreement for many years.
2. Why are there fights between Afghanistan and Pakistan?The fights happen because each side thinks the other is a threat. They also have disagreements about groups that want to hurt each other.

Geopolitical Tensions: Rivalries and conflicts between countries arising from their geography, power, and political interests.
Proxy Conflict: A war instigated by opposing powers who do not fight each other directly but instead use third parties.
De-escalation: The process of reducing the intensity of a conflict or dispute.