Global War Becomes Humanity’s Top Fear, UN Survey Reveals

Report Summary

The UN Global Risk Report released September 15 identifies large-scale war as humanity's top fear, rising 16 places in rankings and featuring among the top six threats across all indicators. Based on 1,300 global participants, the survey shows 36% of respondents believe war effects could impact humanity significantly within a year, and 76% within seven years, while geopolitical tensions and AI risks also dominate concerns.