Over the decades, modern warfare has been known to disrupt many aspects of daily life, but none more so than education. In war-torn regions, the classroom often becomes a distant dream rather than a reality, and the sounds of learning are replaced by the seemingly unending sounds of conflict. Children, who should be developing their minds and dreams, are instead forced into displacement, fear, and uncertainty. Schools are destroyed, teachers are scattered, and the promise of education fades.
War has an incalculable effect on the minds and economies of entire nations, but exactly what damage does education incur? Click through this gallery to find out.