GLOBAL TERRORISM INDEX

Terrorism Spreads as Lone Wolf Attacks Dominate the West

The number of countries recording a terrorist attack increased from 58 to 66, according to the 12th annual Global Terrorism Index (GTI). This reverses nearly a decade of improvements.

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Global Terrorism Index 2025

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Evolving threat of lone wolf terrorism in the West
Global Terrorism Index
March 5, 2025

Evolving threat of lone wolf terrorism in the West

Western democracies face a growing threat from lone wolf attackers, who operate independently, often radicalising rapidly and acting with little to...

Sahel dominates top 10 countries most impacted by terrorism 

The Sahel remains the global epicentre of terrorism, accounting for over half of all terrorism-related deaths in 2024 with the number of countries...

Islamic State the deadliest terror group in 2024 as big four expands 

Islamic State (IS) and its affiliates remained the deadliest terrorist organisation in 2024, responsible for 1,805 deaths across 22 countries.

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