A global conflict tracker by the Council on Foreign Relations lists 28 active conflicts across the world. It ranges from the US-Israel and Iran conflict to Russia-Ukraine war, conflict between Turkey and armed Kurdish groups, Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Iran, civil conflict in Libya, Conflict in the Central African Republic, conflicts in Congo, Sudan, Ethiopia, Pakistan-Afghanistan, among others.

These conflicts show that the world is going through many small and big wars at the same time. While each war has its own local reasons, many of them are also connected through global politics, economy, and military support. This has created a situation where tension is spread across different regions, from Eastern Europe to West Asia and from Africa to Asia-Pacific.

In West Asia, the situation is even more unstable due to tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Military strikes, counter-strikes, and tensions around oil routes like the Strait of Hormuz have increased global concern. Because this region supplies a large part of the world's oil, even small conflicts here affect global prices and supply chains.

The ongoing war between Russia-Ukraine is also a major conflict today. It has been going on for a long time and has affected not only the two countries but also Europe and global energy markets. Western countries are involved indirectly by providing weapons and intelligence, but they are careful not to enter the war directly. This shows how major powers are trying to avoid a direct global war.

In Africa, countries like Sudan, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ethiopia are facing long internal conflicts. These wars are often linked to political instability, ethnic divisions, and weak governance. In many cases, outside interference has made the situation worse, but these conflicts still remain mostly regional rather than global in scale.

In South and Central Asia, tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan also continue, with accusations of cross-border militant activity. At the same time, in the Asia-Pacific region, China is increasing its military pressure in areas like the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, creating fear of future confrontation with the United States and its allies.

Experts say the world may not yet be on the edge of a Third World War, but it is also not in a stable condition. Instead, the global system has become multipolar, meaning many powers are competing at the same time without clear long-term alliances like in the past. This makes the situation unpredictable and more complex.

Another important point is that modern wars are deeply connected to the global economy. Energy supply, trade routes, and financial systems are often affected. For example, disruptions in oil shipping routes increase prices worldwide and create inflation. This means even countries not directly involved in wars still feel their impact.

Some analysts believe strong nuclear deterrence, international organisations, and economic interdependence are preventing a full-scale world war. However, the growing number of regional conflicts and rising mistrust between major powers is still a serious concern.
In simple terms, the world today is facing many separate conflicts that are loosely connected. Together they create a fragile and unstable international environment. The future depends on whether countries choose cooperation and diplomacy or continue on the path of competition and confrontation.
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