In 2023, there are 183 regional conflicts worldwide – Bloomberg

In 2023, the world is witnessing 183 regional and local conflicts, marking the highest count in the past three decades.

This information comes from the annual armed conflict research conducted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London, as reported by Bloomberg.

The study’s authors depict a world where “increasingly complex conflicts and armed violence dominate against a backdrop of numerous actors, complex motivations, global influence and accelerated climate change.”

Researchers highlight border clashes worldwide, citing Russia’s attempt to seize Ukraine as one of the most destructive among them.

Azerbaijan’s capture of Nagorno-Karabakh led to the displacement of over 100,000 Armenians. Tension persists between Russia and Georgia, while relations between Algeria and Morocco are currently at their worst in modern history. Pakistan faces intensified internal terrorism and the level of discord with India’s anti-Muslim government has dangerously escalated.

The intensity of global conflicts is on the rise annually: the latest survey indicates a 14% increase in casualties and a 28% surge in violent events. Researchers observe that the policies of authoritarian states; particularly China, Russia, Iran, Turkey, and Persian Gulf countries are becoming increasingly assertive.