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Active Conflicts Worldwide

Live tracker of active armed conflicts globally. Each conflict carries a WTM tension score — the same scoring engine that drives the World Tension Meter. Updated daily.

22
Active Conflicts
9
Major Wars
8
Minor Wars
5
Conflicts
9
Escalating
World Tension Score reflects all active conflicts
Each conflict contributes to the WTM global score based on intensity, geographic impact, and economic consequences.
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ESCALATING Major War Middle East
US-Israel-Iran War
Since 2026
US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and energy infrastructure. Iran retaliating via proxies, Hormuz standoff ongoing.
97
WTM Score
ACTIVE Major War Europe
Russo-Ukrainian War
Since 2022
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Record drone attacks in 2026. Front lines largely static with continued heavy casualties.
82
WTM Score
ESCALATING Major War Africa
Sudan Civil War
Since 2023
RSF vs SAF fighting across Khartoum, Darfur and Kordofan. Massive civilian displacement and humanitarian crisis.
74
WTM Score
ESCALATING Major War Asia-Pacific
Myanmar Civil War
Since 1948
Military junta vs ethnic resistance forces. Major offensive gains by opposition since 2024 coup. 2,200+ killed in 2026.
71
WTM Score
ACTIVE Major War Middle East
Middle East Regional Conflict
Since 2023
Hamas-Israel conflict in Gaza, Hezbollah-Israel front, Houthi Red Sea attacks. Regional spillover ongoing.
86
WTM Score
ESCALATING Major War Africa
Sahel Islamist Insurgency
Since 2012
Al-Qaeda and ISIS affiliates across Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger. Coups replaced democratic governments. 3,600+ killed in 2026.
68
WTM Score
ACTIVE Major War Americas
Mexican Drug War
Since 2006
Cartel violence across Mexico. Record femicides. US pressure on border increasing friction with cartel-state nexus.
55
WTM Score
ESCALATING Major War Africa
Congolese Conflicts
Since 1996
M23/Rwanda-backed forces vs DRC military. Eastern DRC under rebel control. 940+ deaths in 2026.
66
WTM Score
ACTIVE Major War Africa
Somali Civil War
Since 1991
Al-Shabaab insurgency. 1,850+ killed in 2026 despite US-backed military operations.
60
WTM Score
ACTIVE Minor War Asia-Pacific
Afghan Conflict
Since 1978
Taliban government vs ISIS-K and NRF resistance. Cross-border tensions with Pakistan increasing.
58
WTM Score
ACTIVE Minor War Middle East
Yemeni Civil War
Since 2015
Houthi forces (Iran-backed) vs Saudi-backed government. Houthi Red Sea attacks causing global shipping disruption.
72
WTM Score
ESCALATING Minor War Africa
Ethiopian Civil Conflict
Since 2018
Multiple armed groups in Amhara, Oromia, Tigray. 1,268 deaths in 2026. Humanitarian access blocked.
61
WTM Score
ACTIVE Minor War Middle East
Syrian Conflict
Since 2011
Post-Assad transition fragile. ISIS resurgence in desert regions. Turkish and US forces remain active.
57
WTM Score
ACTIVE Conflict Asia-Pacific
Kashmir Conflict
Since 1947
India-Pakistan standoff along Line of Control. Cross-border shelling continues. 55+ killed in 2026.
52
WTM Score
ESCALATING Conflict Asia-Pacific
Insurgencies in Pakistan
Since 2004
TTP attacks intensifying in KP and Balochistan. 525+ deaths in 2026. Army operations ongoing.
58
WTM Score
ACTIVE Conflict Middle East
Kurdish Nationalist Conflicts
Since 1984
PKK vs Turkey, PJAK vs Iran, Syrian Kurdish tensions with Turkey. Cross-border air and ground strikes.
51
WTM Score
ESCALATING Conflict Americas
Haitian Crisis
Since 2018
Gang control of 85% of Port-au-Prince. Kenyan-led security mission struggling. 256+ deaths in 2026.
59
WTM Score
ESCALATING Minor War Americas
Ecuadorian Insurgency
Since 2024
Drug cartel violence transformed into armed insurgency. State of emergency. 716+ deaths in 2026.
57
WTM Score
ACTIVE Minor War Africa
Nigerian Civil Conflicts
Since 1998
Boko Haram, ISWAP, Fulani-farmer clashes. 650+ killed in 2026.
56
WTM Score
ACTIVE Minor War Africa
Cameroonian Conflicts
Since 2016
Anglophone separatist insurgency vs Biya government. 305+ deaths in 2026.
48
WTM Score
ACTIVE Minor War Americas
Colombian Conflict
Since 1964
FARC dissidents, ELN vs Colombian military. Peace talks ongoing but violence continues. 370+ deaths in 2026.
47
WTM Score
ACTIVE Conflict Americas
Venezuelan Conflict
Since 2019
Post-election crackdown, Maduro vs opposition. US-Venezuela classified as armed conflict in Jan 2026.
55
WTM Score

Conflict data sourced from ACLED, Armed Conflict Database, and major international news agencies. WTM scores are automated and updated daily. Casualty figures represent 2026 year-to-date estimates. Conflict classification follows Uppsala Conflict Data Program definitions.