1. COVID-19 Pandemic: The global outbreak of the novel coronavirus had massive political implications worldwide, impacting public health policies, economies, and social dynamics of countries.
2. United States Presidential Election: The highly contested presidential election in the US saw Joe Biden defeating incumbent President Donald Trump, leading to significant political shifts and changes in domestic and international policies.
3. Black Lives Matter Protests: The killing of George Floyd in the United States sparked widespread protests against systemic racism and police brutality, leading to debates over racial justice and police reform in many countries globally.
4. Brexit: The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on January 31, 2020, leading to extensive negotiations throughout the year on trade deals and a reconfiguration of relationships between the UK, EU, and other nations.
5. Hong Kong National Security Law: China’s imposition of a controversial national security law on Hong Kong led to widespread protests and fears for the erosion of the city’s autonomy and civil liberties, triggering international condemnation.
6. Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: The conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh escalated in 2020, resulting in a major military confrontation and a subsequent ceasefire brokered by Russia.
7. Lebanon Blast and Protests: The devastating explosion that rocked Beirut, Lebanon, in August 2020, exposed widespread corruption and mismanagement within the country’s political system, leading to mass protests and calls for political reform.
8. Belarus Protests: The disputed reelection of President Alexander Lukashenko in Belarus sparked massive protests and a strong opposition movement calling for democratic reforms, resulting in a significant political crisis in the country.
9. Ethiopia Conflict: The armed conflict between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in the Tigray region has led to a humanitarian crisis, internal displacement, and concerns over regional stability.
10. India-China Border Clash: The deadly clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley escalated tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations, leading to increased militarization along the disputed border and strained diplomatic relations.
