11. Why border disputes tend to be the most intractable (stubborn) in
international relations?

Border disputes tend to be the most intractable (stubborn) in  international relations because

1. They can easily result in wars

2. The audience in the two parties are keenly interested in the matter

3. Promoters of the conflict tend to have a rigid stance on the issue.

4. The disputes are a threat to the identities of the nations involved.

5. The disputes could also affect the trade between the nations and other regions.

Explanation:

Border disputes are disputes between two or more nations over the right to a particular territory. Contenders tend to have firm reasons as to why they believe the territory is their right. This makes it harder to resolve such conflicts. The issues are very volatile and if not well managed can easily result in wars. The nations also feel that their identities are at stake, so they would do anything to protect their territories.

Income that comes from these territories might be lost if the case is lost. For these reasons, border disputes are the most intractable in international relations.