The world is at a crossroads. The 2025 Global Peace Index reports that global peacefulness has declined for the twelfth time in fifteen years, and that there are 59 active state-based conflicts — the highest number since World War II. This decline marks what experts are calling The Great Fragmentation — a world where power is shifting, trust is fading, and cooperation is breaking down.
The End of an Era of Stability
For decades, international institutions managed to keep relative peace through dialogue and diplomacy. But today, conflicts are increasingly fragmented — driven by non-state actors, extremist ideologies, and digital disinformation. Regional powers are pursuing self-interest, global governance is weakening, and peace negotiations often fail to hold. Even worse, 78 nations are now engaged in conflicts abroad, signaling a world on fire from multiple fronts.
Why Peace Is Becoming Harder to Build
Only about 4% of modern wars end in negotiated peace. Most spiral into prolonged crises with devastating humanitarian costs. The erosion of multilateral diplomacy, cyber warfare, and climate pressures make peacebuilding more complex than ever before.
What CGPCR Is Doing
The Centre for Global Peace and Conflict Resolution (CGPCR) emphasizes prevention, not reaction. We promote early-warning mechanisms, peace education, and dialogue platforms that equip communities to resolve disputes peacefully before they escalate. Our approach recognizes that peace today requires social justice, inclusion, and equity.
Moving Forward
Peace is no longer a national concern — it’s a global one. The Great Fragmentation calls for renewed global solidarity. CGPCR believes in rebuilding bridges through research, advocacy, and people-driven solutions. Peace is still possible if we act together.
