Topic 278: Eastern European Military Conflict

A1–A2 Level

1. What does a military conflict mean?

2. Where is Eastern Europe located on the map?

3. Why do countries sometimes disagree with neighbors?

4. What happens when fighting starts between countries?

5. Why do people leave their homes during conflict?

6. How can war affect daily life for families?

7. Why do people want peace during conflict?

8. How can conflicts damage cities and villages?

9. Why do countries have armies?

10. How can conflict stop schools and hospitals from working?

11. Why do people follow news about wars?

12. How can fighting affect food and energy supplies?

13. Why do other countries care about regional conflicts?

14. How can talks help stop fighting?

15. Can conflict affect people far away? How?

16. How do you feel when you hear about war in Europe?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why did conflict start in Eastern Europe?

18. How does military conflict affect civilians most?

19. Why do borders and territory matter in this conflict?

20. How can conflict change relations between countries?

21. Why do alliances become important during war?

22. How does conflict affect the regional economy?

23. Why do refugees leave conflict areas?

24. How can media shape understanding of the conflict?

25. Why do peace efforts sometimes fail?

26. How can sanctions be used during conflicts?

27. What role do international organizations play?

28. How does conflict affect energy and trade routes?

29. Should other countries intervene? Why or why not?

30. How can diplomacy reduce long-term damage?

31. Can conflict lead to long-lasting tension? How?

32. How do you feel about foreign involvement in this conflict?

C1–C2 Level

33. How does the Eastern European conflict reshape regional security?

34. What historical factors contributed to the current conflict?

35. How do military strategies affect civilian populations?

36. Can international law limit actions during armed conflict? Explain.

37. How do information wars influence public opinion?

38. What risks does escalation pose beyond the region?

39. How do economic sanctions affect both sides?

40. Should neutrality be an option for nearby states? Why?

41. How does the conflict challenge global security systems?

42. Can peace negotiations succeed without compromise? Explain.

43. How do great power interests shape the conflict?

44. What role does energy dependence play in decision-making?

45. How can post-conflict rebuilding be supported?

46. What lessons can be learned from earlier regional conflicts?

47. How might this conflict influence future international relations?

48. How do you feel this conflict changes views on war and peace?