The issue has caused great tension between the two countries and could lead to a military confrontation.

这个问题使得两国关系非常紧张，可能会导致军事对抗。

The commission remains so weak that it will continue to avoid confrontation with governments. [+ with]

该委员会的力量仍然十分薄弱，所以将继续避免与各国政府发生冲突。