Global Armed Conflicts in 2023
In 2023, there were more armed conflicts worldwide than any year since WWII, with 59 conflicts and 122,000 combat deaths. The complexity of conflicts has increased, attributed to groups like Islamic State and Al-Qaeda affiliates.
Key Points
- 2023 had the highest number of armed conflicts since WWII
- 122,000 combat deaths occurred in the same year
- Complexity of conflicts has increased with multiple actors involved