Chapter 1.
Why did Ukraine, the land of abundance, become a battlefield?
The Russian-Ukrainian War

Chapter 2.
The 21st Century: The Water War Begins
International River Disputes

Chapter 3.
Fight without weapons!
International Trade Disputes

Chapter 4.
Those Forced to Remain Silent for the 'One China' Principle
Conflicts between China and Ethnic Minorities

Chapter 5.
How did natural resources become a curse rather than a blessing?
Resource Conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Chapter 6.
Why is France home to so many Muslims and why do terrorist attacks occur so frequently?
The Religious Conflict That Swept France

Chapter 7.
Countries that want to fan the flames of a burning planet
Arctic Ocean Dispute

Chapter 8.
What is the story of the Kurds, a mountain people, wandering the world?
The Gypsy and Kurdish Conflict in the Middle East

Chapter 9.
The Steadyseller of Conflict: The War Between Israel and Palestine
"The Middle East Conflict: A Conflict Intertwined with Territory and Religion"

Chapter 10.
The winds of independence blowing in Europe
"European Secession Conflicts"

Geography, a required subject for the integrated social studies section of the CSAT
Everything about world conflicts, economics, politics, and history in geography textbooks!

Geography is not simply a spatial concept.
Learning geography is the process of understanding how the various elements that make up the world are connected.
Viewing conflict and dispute geographically means being able to interpret the many factors hidden beneath the surface of events.
Furthermore, you can develop the ability to view various phenomena in a complex world from various angles.
Through the lens of 'geography', we can gain a deeper understanding of our interconnected world and a more balanced perspective.
- From the "Introductory Note"

“Why is the world constantly in conflict?”
The world's hegemony, war, and future depend on the country's geographical location!

Geography: A Powerful Weapon and Essential Subject for Conquering an Integrated Society
All the conflicts that appear in geography textbooks are collected!
A geographic lens that pierces a world shrouded in war clouds, and the stories beyond.

As globalization progresses, the era of cooperation and peace that has continued for a long time is now facing a crisis.
The Russo-Ukrainian war, the Israeli-Palestinian war, religious terrorism in France, etc.
Each country is increasing its defense budget, strengthening its national defense capabilities, and taking measures to protect its own country.
In a time of intense conflict and tension, geography is at the root of the conflicts and conflicts that are sweeping the globe.
This is because the people born and raised on that land, the resources it holds, and the lifestyle and history created by its topography exert tremendous influence even in current international conflicts.
Knowing geography naturally allows you to understand the complex and tangled relationships between countries, which greatly helps you understand international conflicts and news.


This book is an integrated social studies textbook that geography teachers have compiled into a collection of conflicts that appear in geography textbooks, examining them from various perspectives in a way that makes them easy for young people to understand.
When we examine the fragmentary conflicts that appear in textbooks through the lens of geography, previously invisible aspects are revealed.
Because geography contains the people, environment, economy, culture, politics, and history that live there.
'Conflict Stories' viewed through the lens of geography provides an opportunity to cultivate integrated knowledge and thinking that connects and understands various social subjects.
As geography teachers who have taught countless students in their classrooms, the authors organically connect colorful stories about world conflicts in a way that is easy for teenagers to understand.
The story of the conflict, from its beginnings to its current state, is told in an easy and interesting way that can be understood without any background knowledge.
The conflicts in each region contain sad and tense stories that further immerse the reader.


Through this book, teenagers will be able to acquire general knowledge about integrated society encompassing history, economics, geography, politics, and culture, as well as geopolitical knowledge related to geography.
This not only helps students study geography, but also develops the background knowledge necessary for writing essays and discussions, and furthermore, helps students grow into individuals who have a good understanding of international affairs.
This is a must-read for young people who want to become global talents.

How do conflicts around the world infiltrate my daily life?
There is geography in the connection between me and the world conflicts happening far away!

"Why is the world in an uproar over Trump's tariff policy?" "Why do wars make plane tickets so expensive?"
'The oil of the future will be water, and wars could break out over water?'
"Why are there so many terrorist attacks in France?" "Why are there so many travel bans in Africa?"
'Why do Chinese netizens come to social media and attack what their favorite celebrity said?'

Favorite idols, travel, financial investment, the fluctuating price of bread, etc.
Many of our everyday situations involve conflicts related to geography.
In the age of globalization, with the advancement of internet technology, people around the world are becoming closer, and economic relations have become closer through trade.
At the same time, a country's resource problems can put the entire world in crisis, and our country can be unexpectedly drawn into the conflicts of powerful nations vying for global hegemony.
The aftermath of these conflicts has a profound impact on our daily lives, even in ways that seem unrelated to global conflicts.
Sometimes, the price of my favorite bread suddenly skyrockets, and sometimes, the country I want to travel to becomes a travel ban country.
There are even cases where overseas fans leave aggressive comments on the SNS of their favorite idols, forcing them to post an apology.
It is difficult to fully understand these situations by simply looking at economic and political news.


The geographical lens presented in this book provides a valuable tool for broadly understanding the repercussions of international conflicts that unfold in our daily lives.
This is because geography is at the root of the complex situations occurring around the world, and geography is also the keyword that permeates international phenomena.
A geopolitical perspective on global hegemony is an essential skill for young people who will become active global citizens.
Through this book, teenagers will become experts who understand the hidden sides of global hegemony and conflict from a geographical perspective.