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Interstate Conflicts Reach Highest Level Since World War II in 2025
Key Takeaways
- Interstate conflicts doubled for the second year in a row, from 2 in 2023 to 8 in 2025.
- Total armed conflicts involving states reached 65, the highest since 1946.
- 13 conflicts were classified as wars (over 1,000 battle deaths), the most since 1992.
- Approximately 244,600 people died in organized violence in 2025, the second deadliest year since 1994.
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DT Editorial Team··via phys.org
