A dispute, conflict, or strife; covers a wide range of conflicts between countries, organizations, or individuals.
国境地帯で紛争が続いている。
Conflict continues in the border area.
企業間の契約をめぐる紛争が裁判に発展した。
A dispute over a contract between companies escalated to a court case.
紛争解決のために国際会議が開かれた。
An international conference was held to resolve the conflict.