Global Conflicts Reach Highest Levels Since World War II

Published Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Updated June 9

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A new report by the Uppsala Conflict Data Program indicates that global conflicts have reached their highest levels since World War II, with one-sided violence in Africa, particularly due to massacres in El Fasher, at its highest since the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The report also notes record levels of global violence driven by attacks on civilians and the highest number of fatalities since the Rwandan genocide.

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Conflicts worldwide have reached their highest levels since World War II, with a new study recording the highest number of conflicts between states in 2025.
One-sided violence in Africa, particularly due to massacres in El Fasher, has reached its highest levels since the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Global violence has reached record levels, partly due to attacks on civilians.
The Uppsala Conflict Data Program's report also noted the highest number of fatalities recorded since the Rwandan genocide.

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NPR reports on a new study by the Uppsala Conflict Data Program indicating that global conflicts have reached their highest levels since World War II, with one-sided violence in Africa at its highest since the Rwandan genocide. The coverage also includes expert analysis on the causes and implications of this surge in violence, framing it within a broader discussion about a changing international security order.
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