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Conflicts around the globe hit highest levels since World War II, new report says

NPR | By Emmanuel Akinwotu

Published June 9, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

A new report shows global conflicts surged in 2025, reaching levels not seen since World War II.

Emmanuel Akinwotu

Emmanuel Akinwotu is an international correspondent for NPR. He joined NPR in 2022 from The Guardian, where he was West Africa correspondent.