Global Conflicts Hit Record High 2025
Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported Jun 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026
The report on record-high global conflicts and civilian deaths in 2025 indicates increased geopolitical instability, which can lead to higher defense spending, disruptions in global supply chains, and increased risk premiums for investments in affected regions. The involvement of major powers like Russia, Israel, and the United States in various conflicts, along with rising trade barriers, suggests a more polarized world, potentially impacting international trade and economic cooperation.
A report by the Nomura Research Institute (PRIO) revealed that 2025 saw the highest number of state conflicts since World War II, with 65 conflicts recorded globally. Civilian deaths surged to 245,000, with 76,500 attributed to direct attacks on civilians, a fivefold increase from 2024. The conflict in Sudan, particularly the siege of El-Fasher, was a major contributor to civilian casualties. Inter-state conflicts also doubled to eight, including border clashes involving India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Cambodia, and Thailand, as well as Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Israel's military operations against Syria, Iran, Houthis, Lebanon, and Gaza Strip. Researcher Siri Aas Rustad highlighted a continuous high intensity level of global conflict and a polarized world, partly due to actions by the United States under Donald Trump and an ineffective International — United Nations Security Council.
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