The age of unlikely survivors in a world at war

The world is witnessing a rise in prolonged conflicts, with global war-related deaths crossing 240,000 in 2025, according to conflict monitoring data by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Major wars in countries such as Iran & Ukraine, and the Gaza Strip continue without resolution, even as smaller conflicts expand across regions. Data shows that the number of active conflicts and their duration are among the highest in decades, with civilian populations facing the largest im...