🌍 INTERNATIONAL NEWS | GLOBAL SECURITY & HUMANITARIAN CRISIS Rising Global Conflicts Test U.S. Leadership as World Faces Growing Instability WASHINGTON / INTERNATIONAL — The world is facing a critical moment as ongoing international conflicts continue to threaten global stability, displace millions of civilians, and strain diplomatic relations among major powers. From Eastern Europe to the Middle East and parts of Africa, escalating violence, humanitarian suffering, and geopolitical tensions are drawing renewed attention to the role of the United States on the global stage. International organizations warn that prolonged conflicts are fueling food shortages, refugee crises, and economic disruption worldwide. Civilians — especially women and children — continue to bear the heaviest burden as access to food, medical care, and safe shelter becomes increasingly limited. As a longtime global leader, the United States is under pressure from allies and humanitarian groups to balance national interests, moral responsibility, and international law, while avoiding further escalation that could lead to wider regional or global conflict. Experts say the choices made by U.S. leadership in the coming months will have long-term consequences for global peace, economic stability, and America’s credibility abroad. Beloud