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Number of conflicts between states reaches highest level since World War II
The number of conflicts between states continued to increase sharply in 2025 and has now reached the highest level since World War II.
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The number of conflicts between states has reached a significant milestone, surpassing levels seen since World War II. This development is underscored by a sharp increase in conflicts in 2025, according to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program at Uppsala University. The program has also recorded a record total number of armed conflicts. The implications of this trend are not immediately clear, but the sheer scale of the increase suggests a profound shift in global dynamics.
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