Peace Report 2026 published
In the 2026 Peace Report, ” Die neuen Warlords. Gewaltdynamiken einhegen” (The New Warlords. Containing the Dynamics of Violence) four leading German institutes for peace and conflict research analyze the collapse of the international order: States are flouting international law and increasingly resorting to violence to advance their interests. Pillars of international peacekeeping, such as the United Nations and development cooperation, are in the midst of a fundamental crisis. At the same time, new technologies are transforming warfare and arms control. The researchers propose measures that contribute to a sustainable global peace and security policy.
The Peace Report is published annually by the German peace research institutes bicc, IFSH, INEF, and PRIF. It examines current conflicts, identifies trends in foreign and security policy, and offers concrete recommendations to policymakers. The German Foundation for Peace Research supports this annual publication as part of its efforts to promote knowledge transfer.
