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Global Conflicts Reach Record Highs, Report Shows
A new report indicates that the number of civil wars and international conflicts globally has reached its highest level since World War II. The figures highlight a significant increase in worldwide conflict trends.
9 Jun, 07:00 — 9 Jun, 07:47
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NPRHigh2h ago
Conflicts on rise globally, highest level since WWII, data shows
Global conflicts surged to the highest number tallied by Sweden's Uppsala security research group.
By Kate Bartlett
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'Conflict Trends': Civil wars, international fights hit high
There were more state conflicts in 2025 than at any other time since World War II, a new study has found. Last year was also the third-deadliest since the end of the Cold War.
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First report: NPR · 9 Jun, 07:00|Full coverage: 3 · 47m|Window: 47m
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