10 Years of Conflict Trends: Are We More Violent?

Introduction to Past Predictions00:00

The video revisits a previous analysis from 2014 on global conflict trends and questions if the world is more violent today.

2014 Claims Reviewed02:05

An overview of seven claims made in 2014, including the decline in conflict deaths and the idea that democracies don't engage in wars with each other.

Current Conflict Overview05:07

Examination of significant conflicts over the past decade, such as the wars in Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, and the rise and fall of ISIS.

New Conflicts and Trends10:10

Discussion on recent conflicts, including the Tigray war, the Israeli-Hamas conflict, Afghanistan's Taliban takeover, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Analysis of Civilization Wars15:23

Analysis of how civil wars remain a predominant form of conflict and their impact on global peace.

Interstate Wars and Border Disputes22:45

Exploration of renewed interstate conflicts, ongoing border disputes, and the influence of external powers.

Global Power Shifts28:30

Examination of the rising multipolar world and shifts in global power dynamics, with a focus on US, China, and Russia.

Conclusion on Global Peace33:15

Concluding thoughts on the past decade's conflict trends and the uncertain direction of future global peace.

Sponsor and Product Promotion37:50

Promotion of the Ground News app for diverse news perspectives and the Human Era Calendar by Kurzgesagt.