Historical and Geographical Dimension of Interstate Territorial and Political Contradictions and Conflicts (2011–2022)

The analysis of publications has revealed that the main attention is focused on armed conflicts 19th-21st centuries regarding belongingness territories. Many territorial disputes date back to past historical and geographical periods. In this article, we seek find out following important facts: 1) establish dynamics average intensity political during 2011–2021 based their intensity, particularly, in context individual parts world; 2) which how many from previous geopolitical eras have remained relevant. Since study formation world map, must refer method. Its application allows for establishing geographic sections defining 2011–2022 originate a definite period map. article applies classical periodization map formation: ancient (from era when first state forms appeared 5th century AD); medieval (V-XV centuries); 3) new (late 15th – end World War I 20th century); 4) contemporary (after present day). development includes five stages: Versailles-Washington peace system; II Yalta-Potsdam decolonization independent states; unsustainability socialist camp termination its existence; 5) modern stage. We used arrange data beginning, subject according 11 annual reports «Conflict Barometer» (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021). From database, selected such notions as «territory» «secession». There was total 79 research period, most them were non-violent. This evidenced by low vast majority conflicts. Cases developed into violent are not so numerous. During 2011–2021, there occasional limited wars (4 points) acute with maximum at «war» level (5 took place Africa only one year Europe 6 years. geography studied demonstrates leadership Asia terms number over territory world. circumstance destroys stereotype about Africa, continent vulnerable Europe, often mentioned an example peaceful macroregion significant track record conflict resolution, fact like that. A claims remain relevant even key economic circumstances provoked changed. use argumentation justification illegitimate point view international law, however, it internal agenda states participating disputes. found narrative substantiating cases refers stages They expressed form mythologized claims, unofficial official claims. maximal manifestation latter Russian authorities’ denial Ukraine’s sovereignty sovereignly recognized aggression. dreams conflict-free 21st come true. Today’s challenge reject narratives threaten security