There have been only 26 days of global peace since 1945

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REFUTED

the evidence says no

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The claim that there have been only 26 days of global peace since 1945 is an urban legend lacking factual basis. Historians and researchers note that the post-WWII era has actually been characterized by periods known as the 'Long Peace' and increasing global stability.

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skeptics.stackexchange.com: war - Have there been only 26 days of peace since 1945?

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skeptics.stackexchange.com: war - Have there been only 26 days of peace since 1945?. skeptics.stackexchange.com. https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/27555/have-there-been-only-26-days-of-peace-since-1945

Discusses the common claim about 26 days of peace as an unverified and problematic notion due to the definition of war.

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doi.org: The Evolution of Peace 1900–2006

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doi.org: The Evolution of Peace 1900–2006. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199301027.003.0003

Shows the international system has become significantly more peaceful since 1945, contradicting the premise that almost no peaceful days occurred.

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en.wikipedia.org: Long Peace

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en.wikipedia.org: Long Peace. en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Peace

Documents the 'Long Peace' and 'New Peace' eras since 1945, which are characterized by long-term stability rather than a total absence of peace.

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