For thousands of years, countless lives have been lost in battles over disputed territories. While the primary, tangible point of contention in most border disputes is an easily identifiable piece of land on a map; such disputes are often far more complex than what can be measured in square miles. Often times, cultural tradition, ethnic heritage, and religious beliefs become dimensions that make such conflicts far more complicated than can be resolved by a simple …showed first 75 words of 1477 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1477 total…easy. Wrapped in national pride and religious obligation, the issue is not one that will simply go away with the stroke of a pen and the re-drawing of international borders. Instead, a resolution must be drafted that allows both sides to walk away from the table claiming victory for their national interests, but also allowing the world to walk away claiming victory for peace and an end to the pressing threat of a nuclear conflict.