Name: Active Armed Conflicts 2026 — World Tension Meter
Creator: World Tension Meter
Published: 2026-03-01
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Question 1

How many active conflicts are there in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The World Tension Meter tracks 22 active armed conflicts globally as of 2026, including 9 major wars, 8 minor wars, and 5 conflict situations. The most severe are the US-Israel-Iran War, Russo-Ukrainian War, Sudan Civil War, and Myanmar Civil War. Each conflict is scored from 0–100 based on intensity, fatalities, and economic impact.

Question 2

What is the most dangerous conflict for global inflation in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The US-Israel-Iran War and Hormuz Strait Standoff carry the highest inflation risk. Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz — through which 20% of global oil flows — represents the single largest potential supply shock. The WTM scores this conflict at 99/100. The Russo-Ukrainian War remains significant through grain and energy disruption.

Question 3

How does the WTM track active conflicts?

Accepted Answer

The WTM sources conflict data from ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data), the Armed Conflict Database, and major international news agencies. Each conflict is assigned a WTM score based on intensity, geographic impact, economic consequences, and inflation transmission risk. Scores update twice daily.

Active Conflicts Worldwide