This article examines the complex and enduring nature of Israel's conflicts with its neighboring states and actors. Based on an analysis of historical events, political declarations, international agreements, and contemporary geopolitical analyses, the article reconstructs the multifaceted reasons behind the persistent state of war and tension. Particular attention is devoted to the foundational ideological and territorial disputes, the impact of the 1967 War, the role of the Palestinian issue, the rise of non-state actors, and the recent resurgence of the "Greater Israel" discourse. The analysis also covers the strained relations with traditional peace partners Egypt and Jordan, as well as the challenges to the Abraham Accords framework in the context of the 2023–2026 war.

This article examines the phenomenon of antipersonnel mines as a type of weaponry that poses a particular humanitarian threat. Based on an analysis of international conventions, statistical data, and historical evidence, a comprehensive picture is reconstructed of the impact of this weapon on civilian populations, the international community's efforts to ban it, and current trends related to the withdrawal of a number of states from the Ottawa Convention. Special attention is given to defining antipersonnel mines, their classification, the history of their use, and the current state of the problem.

This article examines the complex question of whether Russia could successfully capture Latvia, a NATO member state since 2004. Based on analysis of current intelligence assessments, military simulations, and geopolitical dynamics as of February 2026, the article reconstructs the multifaceted nature of the threat, ranging from hybrid warfare to conventional invasion scenarios. Particular attention is devoted to the balance between Russian capabilities, NATO's defensive commitments, and the specific vulnerabilities of the Baltic region. The consensus among Western intelligence agencies indicates that while Russia poses significant hybrid and cyber threats, a conventional military invasion capable of capturing Latvia faces formidable obstacles, primarily Latvia's NATO membership and the alliance's collective defense guarantee under Article 5.

This article examines the phenomenon of exacerbation of chronic adenoiditis as a common disease of the upper respiratory tract, predominantly occurring in childhood. Based on an analysis of pathogenic mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and modern treatment methods, a comprehensive picture of this pathological condition is reconstructed. Special attention is given to differential diagnosis, factors that provoke exacerbations, and strategies of therapeutic intervention that enable suppression of the acute process and prevention of its recurrences.

In this article, the question of the number of human casualties associated with the use of the Kalashnikov assault rifle throughout its history is examined. Based on an analysis of available statistical estimates, historical evidence, and expert conclusions, a range of probable figures is reconstructed, and the methodological difficulties of such counts are explored. Special attention is given to comparing different sources, annual lethality rates, and the Kalashnikov's place among other weapons according to the criterion of lethality.

This article examines a complex of Georgia's attractions, formed at the intersection of geological processes, historical epochs, and cultural influences. Based on analyses of tourist routes, archaeological data, and architectural monuments, the country’s unique image is reconstructed, illustrating how, within a relatively small territory, World Heritage sites, relic landscapes, and active sacred centers are concentrated. Particular attention is given to the phenomenon of cave cities, the wine-making tradition, and the contrast between Tbilisi's urban aesthetics and the rugged nature of the Greater Caucasus.

This article examines the complex relationship between the biblical narrative of Noah's Ark and the geographical feature known as Mount Ararat. Based on an analysis of historical evidence, archaeological expeditions, and modern geophysical research, the evolution of ideas concerning the final resting place of the biblical vessel is reconstructed. Particular attention is devoted to the phenomenon of the "Ararat Anomaly," the Durupinar geological structure, and the long-standing debate between the scientific community and biblical enthusiasts.

In this article, the complex relationship between the biblical narrative of Noah's Ark and the geographical feature known as Mount Ararat is examined. Based on analysis of historical evidence, archaeological expeditions, and contemporary geophysical research, the evolution of views on the location of the final resting place of the biblical vessel is reconstructed. Particular attention is given to the phenomenon of the 'Ararat Anomaly', the Durupinar geostructure, and the long-standing debate between the scientific community and amateur biblical scholars.

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What is an archetype (with examples)

Bedding and quality of life

Incapacitated parents in global legislation.

New Forms of School Library Work

The concept of 'jubilee' today.