Analysis of the Increase in Global State-Based Conflicts in 2025

2025年全球國家間衝突增加之分析


Introduction

A recent study by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) shows that the number of armed conflicts involving governments reached its highest level since 1946 in 2025.

奧斯陸和平研究中心 (PRIO) 最近的一項研究顯示,2025 年涉及政府的武裝衝突數量達到 1946 年以來的最高水平。

Main Body

The data shows that there were 65 state-based conflicts, which is the highest number recorded since systematic tracking began in 1946. This increase is caused by the start of new large-scale wars and the worsening of long-term crises, specifically in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan. Furthermore, the global political situation is becoming more divided, as interstate conflicts have doubled to eight instances, including tensions between India and Pakistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan, and Cambodia and Thailand.

數據顯示當時有 65 起國家間衝突,是自 1946 年開始系統性追蹤以來記錄的最高數字。這種增長是由於新的大規模戰爭爆發以及長期危機惡化所導致,特別是在烏克蘭、加薩和蘇丹。

These conflicts affected 35 different countries, and some nations are involved in several wars at once. For example, Israel is engaged in conflicts across Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Iran, and Yemen, while Myanmar, Pakistan, and Nigeria are also facing multiple challenges. According to the report, Africa is the most affected region, followed by Asia, the Middle East, the Americas, and Europe. Consequently, the death toll is very high, with an estimated 245,000 battle-related deaths in 2025 alone.

這些衝突影響了 35 個不同國家,部分國家甚至同時捲入多場戰爭。例如,以色列在加薩、敘利亞、黎巴嫩、伊朗和葉門均有衝突,而緬甸、巴基斯坦和奈及利亞也面臨多重挑戰。根據報告,非洲是最受影響的地區,其次是亞洲、中東、美洲和歐洲。因此,死亡人數非常高,單是在 2025 年就估計有 245,000 人在戰鬥中喪生。

Conclusion

Global instability has reached a record high, with state-based violence increasing in both frequency and death rates across many continents.

全球不穩定情況達到紀錄新高,許多大陸的國家間暴力在頻率與死亡率方面均有所增加。

Vocabulary Learning

🚀 The 'Connector' Upgrade: From A2 to B2

At an A2 level, students use simple sentences like "The wars are increasing. This is bad." To reach B2, you must glue your ideas together using Logical Connectors. This transforms basic lists into a professional academic flow.

🔗 The Magic Glue in the Text

Look at how the article links complex ideas:

  1. "Furthermore..." \rightarrow Use this instead of "Also". It signals that you are adding a more important or serious point to your argument.
  2. "Consequently..." \rightarrow Use this instead of "So". It shows a direct result of a previous fact. (Cause \rightarrow Effect).

🛠️ Level-Up Comparison

A2 Style (Basic)B2 Style (Advanced)
The world is divided. There are more wars.The global political situation is becoming more divided; furthermore, interstate conflicts have doubled.
Many people died. It was a bad year.The death toll is very high; consequently, global instability has reached a record high.

💡 Pro-Tip: The 'Specific' Shift

B2 speakers don't just say "things are bad." They use precise adjectives.

  • Instead of "big wars," the text uses "large-scale wars."
  • Instead of "many problems," the text uses "multiple challenges."

Your Goal: Stop using 'big', 'bad', 'good', and 'also'. Start using 'large-scale', 'critical', 'beneficial', and 'furthermore'.

Vocabulary Learning

systematic (adj.)
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example:The researchers conducted a systematic review of all available data to ensure accuracy.
interstate (adj.)
Existing or occurring between two or more different states or nations.
Example:The treaty was designed to prevent interstate conflicts and promote diplomatic cooperation.
engaged in (v. phr.)
Participating or involved in a particular activity or process.
Example:The two companies are currently engaged in intense negotiations over the merger.
consequently (adv.)
As a result of something that has happened before.
Example:The city experienced heavy rainfall; consequently, many streets were flooded.
instability (n.)
The state of being unstable; a lack of predictability or security in a political or social system.
Example:Economic instability often leads to social unrest and political protests.
Practice B2 words in a crossword