The world is experiencing a record number of armed conflicts, with the situation being more intense, complex, and internationally driven than at any time since World War II. According to reports from Norwegian institute PRIO, Swedish SIPRI, and German HIIK, there were 65 armed conflicts involving states in 2025—six more than the previous year and the highest since 1946. These conflicts primarily occurred in 35 countries, with a significant concentration in Sub-Saharan Africa. The number of internationalized conflicts, where one state deliberately uses force against another, has doubled compared to 2024, indicating a breakdown in global stability. While the total number of countries involved in armed conflict slightly decreased, the scale of major conflicts with over 10,000 deaths increased. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine remains the deadliest conflict, followed by conflicts in Sudan, Israel-Palestine, Myanmar, and Nigeria.
Bias read (Center): The article presents statistical data from multiple independent institutions without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It describes the increase in armed conflicts globally but does not take a stance on the causes or implications beyond presenting the facts. The tone is analytical and,
