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Business Insider
6 days ago
- Politics
- Business Insider
Top 10 countries at war with the strongest militaries in 2025, as people discuss World War 3
Given the recent conflict between the United States and Iran, it is reasonable to conclude that global tensions have not been this high in recent years. This conflict, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the Sudan and South Sudan wars, has resulted in immense humanitarian crises and international tensions unprecedented in decades. Sudan's civil war, which began in 2023 with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), is still ongoing. Khartoum, Sudan's capital, remains a war. Civilians are trapped in the crossfire, starvation is looming, and ethnic violence in Darfur has risen to atrocity levels. On the other side of the world, tensions between the United States and Iran reached a point of open warfare in June 2025. The immediate catalyst was a joint Israeli-American bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities. Similarly, the Gaza Strip, located in the continent of Asia, has all year long been a combat zone following a violent escalation between Israel and Hamas. The conflict has damaged residential neighborhoods and sparked concerns about regional spillover, particularly with Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iranian participation. On the Eastern side of Asia, Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, has entered its fourth year. The conflict has transitioned from fast territory acquisition to attritional battle along entrenched front lines. Ukraine, supported by Western nations with military and economic backing, has put up a strong fight. However, Russia has taken advantage of its large military stockpiles, nuclear deterrent, and increased armaments manufacturing. These conflicts, coupled with the fragile peace between the Ethiopian government and Tigray forces, Nigeria's war on terrorism, control of armed gangs in Haiti, insurgencies in the Sahel region, and tension between India and Pakistan, among other regional conflicts raises the question of which armies are well equipped to deal with further escaltions, especially considering that there has been talks of World War 3. With that said, here are the 10 strongest countries currently involved in some form of conflict in 2025, as per GlobalFirepower. Countries selected, save for the United States and Iran, were determined by the casualties listed on Datapanda for 2025. Top 10 countries at war with the strongest militaries in 2025, as people discuss World War 3 Rank Country Military strength Global rank Number of recorded casualties from January 2025 to May 1. United States 0.0744 1st - 2. Russia 0.0788 2nd 187 3. China 0.0788 3rd 8 4. India 0.1184 4th 1,130 5. Pakistan 0.2513 12th 2,169 6. Israel 0.2661 15th 1,425 7. Iran 0.3048 16th - 8. Ukraine 0.3755 20th 29,347 9. Algeria 0.3589 26th 13 10. Nigeria 0.5771 31st 8,017
Scoop
6 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Human Rights Council Hears Concerns Over Displacement, Genocide Risks And Migrant Trafficking
23 June 2025 Of the record 83 million people internally displaced worldwide, at least 1.2 million were displaced by crime-related violence in 2024 – more than double the 2023 figure – amid a global decline in support for international norms, human rights and the rule of law. The growing reach of organised crime in driving displacement and rights violations was the focus of a report delivered Monday morning by the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons, Paula Gaviria Betancur. Driving displacement As violent conflicts worsen globally, displacement is increasingly driven by the threat of violence or the desire of criminal groups to control territory, resources and illicit economies. Additionally, in places like Sudan, Palestine and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), occupying powers and criminal groups are systematically uprooting communities to alter demographics, treating IDPs as military targets. 'Displacement is no longer just a consequence of conflict – it is increasingly its deliberate objective,' Ms. Betancur warned. In these regions, either the State enables impunity for violent groups or national security operations worsen the crisis by punishing victims and fuelling further displacement, eroding state legitimacy. IDPs in these contexts 'face grave violations of their human rights,' including 'murder, violent assault, kidnapping, forced labour, child recruitment and sexual exploitation,' she said. ' The rise in global displacement is the result of systemic failure – the failure of States and the international community to tackle its root causes,' Ms. Betancur concluded, calling for stronger support for the UN and accountability for criminal groups. Genocide risks in conflict areas Virginia Gamba, Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, briefed the council on escalating risks in Sudan, Gaza, the DRC and beyond during Monday's session. In Sudan, where over 10.5 million have been displaced since fighting erupted in April 2023, both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are committing grave rights violations. Ethnically motivated attacks by the RSF in certain regions mean 'the risk of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan remains very high,' Ms. Gamba underscored. Turning to Gaza, she called the scale of civilian suffering and destruction ' staggering and unacceptable,' noting the conflict has also fuelled rising antisemitism and Islamophobia worldwide. Hate speech fuelling violence As attacks on civilians and ethnic violence continue in the DRC, hate speech and discrimination have surged. But this surge is also occurring worldwide, further exacerbating the risk of genocide. 'Hate speech – which has been a precursor for genocide in the past – is present in far too many situations, often targeting the most vulnerable,' said Ms. Gamba, highlighting refugees, Indigenous peoples and religious minorities. For genocide prevention, she urged greater efforts to monitor hate speech, expand education efforts, and strengthen partnerships with regional organizations. ' The task of preventing genocide remains critical and urgent—the moment to act is now,' she stressed. Trafficking of migrant domestic workers Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, Siobhán Mullally, presented her report on the trafficking risks faced by migrant domestic workers. 'The specific nature of domestic work, and weak regulatory responses by States, produce a structural vulnerability to exploitation,' Ms. Mullally said. The crisis disproportionately affects women, as they make up the majority of domestic workers and 61 per cent of trafficking victims detected globally in 2022. Conditions of domestic work Many women from disadvantaged communities are promised jobs abroad, but upon arrival, realise they have been conned. They endure violence, labour abuses and sexual exploitation but are unable to pay the exorbitant penalty for terminating their work contracts. Ms. Mullally cited the legacy of slavery, gendered and racialised views of domestic work and intersecting discrimination as key factors behind poor conditions and trafficking risks. Most States lack the political will to enforce labour laws in the domestic work sector, reinforcing this crisis, she said, calling for stronger labour laws, safe migration pathways, bilateral agreements grounded in human rights and an end to the criminalisation of trafficking victims.
Economist
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Economist
The war in Sudan is spilling over its borders
When the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) recaptured Khartoum, Sudan's capital, in March, some of the army's supporters thought its victory was near. Some of the more than 14m Sudanese displaced by the war have begun returning home. The rest of the world is paying little attention to a humanitarian disaster in the country of 50m people.
Libya Review
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
Sudanese Forces Withdraw from Libya Border Triangle
The Sudanese Armed Forces announced the withdrawal of their units from the 'Triangle' border zone—where Sudan, Libya, and Egypt convergeو following recent armed clashes involving the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and suspected Libyan allies. The decision marks a significant shift in control over a strategic frontier area that has become increasingly volatile amid Sudan's ongoing internal war. In an official statement on Wednesday, Sudan's military described the move as a tactical evacuation made 'to confront potential aggression,' while RSF forces claimed they had 'liberated' the area and inflicted heavy losses on government forces. Videos circulating on social media show RSF fighters in the Triangle zone, reinforcing their claim of territorial control. The situation escalated earlier in the week when Sudan's military accused Libyan National Army-linked forces, alongside RSF units, of attacking Sudanese border posts. While the Libyan National Army (LNA) denied involvement, it did report that one of its own patrols came under attack by unidentified armed groups in the area. Local sources and Sudanese media reported that the clashes began last Friday after the LNA forces, specifically the Sobol al-Salam Brigade, allegedly entered Sudanese territory by roughly 3 km in the Jebel Uwaynat region. The advance triggered a confrontation with Sudanese-aligned border troops. According to Darfur24, the fighting resulted in multiple casualties and the capture of one soldier from the joint force. The Triangle zone, traditionally under Sudanese army control, has become a geopolitical hotspot. In recent months, authorities in eastern Libya, aligned with the LNA Commander Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, closed the border with Sudan amid growing concerns over trafficking, smuggling, and the movement of armed groups. This incident follows broader allegations that Haftar has permitted the RSF to use airbases and logistics hubs in southeastern Libya. These facilities, reportedly used to supply fighters, fuel, and weapons, have deepened suspicions about a growing alliance between Libya's eastern military leadership and Sudan's paramilitary forces. Sudan's Foreign Ministry condemned the incursion as part of a 'foreign aggression sponsored by the UAE,' referencing earlier reports that blamed Haftar's forces for detaining civilians and blocking humanitarian routes from Sudan. Tags: Border TriangleEgyptlibyaSudanSudanese forces
Libya Review
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
Libyan Army Denies Sudanese Allegations of Border Attack
The Libyan Army has strongly denied allegations made by the Sudanese Armed Forces accusing it of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during a recent cross-border attack. In a statement issued late Tuesday, the Libyan military dismissed the claims as 'false and baseless.' On Tuesday, Sudan's military alleged that Libyan forces had assisted RSF units in launching an assault on Sudanese border positions. The Libyan Army responded by condemning the accusation, stating that 'the claim of seizing Sudanese territory and siding with any party to the conflict is a recycled narrative with no grounding in reality.' The Libyan military insisted it had not launched any offensive on Sudanese territory and described the accusation as a 'blatant attempt to export Sudan's internal crisis by inventing an external enemy.' 'Our forces have never posed a threat to neighbouring countries,' the statement added. 'We are committed to maintaining stability, securing borders, and combating terrorism and illegal migration through strict security coordination with neighbouring states.' According to the Libyan Army, Sudanese forces have repeatedly violated Libyan borders, but Tripoli has chosen to address the issue calmly in the spirit of good neighbourly relations. The statement warned, however, that Libya retains the right to respond to any further violations, referencing a recent attack on Libyan patrols by Sudanese troops. The military confirmed that its patrols had come under fire while securing Libyan territory and described the incident as 'contained and resolved,' while accusing Sudanese forces of exaggerating the events for media purposes. The Libyan Army stressed that Libya—especially its eastern and southeastern regions—has borne significant humanitarian consequences from Sudan's war, as hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees have sought safety within Libyan borders. The statement criticised the Sudanese military for 'failing to acknowledge this humanitarian burden,' while persistently accusing Libya of interference without justification. Call for Peace and Non-Intervention Reaffirming its neutrality, the Libyan Army firmly rejected any attempts to involve it in Sudan's internal or regional power struggles, calling such efforts 'transparent tactics aimed at fuelling regional discord and settling internal disputes.' Libya reiterated its call for all Sudanese factions to 'choose reason, end the zero-sum conflict, and halt the devastating impact on the Sudanese people and the wider region.' The army concluded by reaffirming its commitment to international law and the principle of non-intervention but warned: 'We will not hesitate to defend every inch of Libyan territory against any form of aggression or threat on all strategic fronts.' Tags: Border ViolationsLibyan armyRSFSudan
