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German Peace Report Warns of Modern Warlords

Published Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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The 2026 German Peace Report, compiled by four leading research institutes, warns of a resurgence of 'warlord' actors and a deteriorating international order. The report calls for Germany and Europe to strengthen international law and increase development aid, noting that violent conflicts and conflict-related deaths reached post-Cold War and 30-year highs in 2023, respectively.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The 2026 Peace Report from four leading German peace and conflict research institutes focuses on the comeback of 'warlord' actors in the 21st century.
  • The report warns that the international order is crumbling and urges Germany and Europe to actively uphold international law.
  • It advocates for an increase in development aid.
  • The report indicates that the number of violent conflicts reached a post-Cold War high of 59 in 2023.
  • The number of people killed in conflicts also reached a 30-year high.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • Deutsche WelleCenter

    The article presents the findings of the 2026 German Peace Report, published by four leading research institutes, which warns of a 'comeback of warlords' and a crumbling international order. It emphasizes a European perspective, advocating for Germany and Europe to take a more active role in upholding international law, increasing development aid, and notes the rise in violent conflicts and conflict-related deaths to post-Cold War highs.

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