World Fears Major War More Than Any Other Global Risk, UN Survey Finds

Large-Scale War Shoots Up UN Global Risk Rankings

Large-scale war has rocketed up the list of perceived risks to the planet, though climate-related inaction remains the foremost concern, according to the global risk survey published by the United Nations on Tuesday. About 36 percent of the 1,300 respondents said they expected a large-scale war within one year, rising to 76 percent when the period is extended to seven years. The report said the risk of large-scale war had shot up 16 places in t…

World Fears Major War More Than Any Other Global Risk, UN Survey Finds

Two years ago, the idea of a large-scale war breaking out felt like a distant hypothetical to the experts who help chart the world's dangers. Today it tops their list of fears, according to a new UN Global Risk Report. The study draws on the views of 1,300 people from government, international organizations, civil society, the private sector and academia, spanning every region of the world. The

UN Global risk report 2026

This report draws on a survey of 1,300 stakeholders assessing 28 global risks. Large-scale war, AI and frontier technologies gained prominence, while climate change inaction remained the most important global risk.

UN Report Warns of Sharp Rise in Risk of Large-Scale War

Geopolitical risks, particularly the prospect of large-scale war, have emerged as major global concerns in 2026, while international institutions are seen as less prepared to address them, according to the United Nations’ 2026 Global Risk Report.