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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 3:44 AM CDT

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

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