A study conducted by an international group of experts has confirmed that Mongolia is among the safest countries on the planet.
Experts from the Institute for Economics and Peace at the University of Sydney presented the results of a study titled "Global Terrorism Index-2025."
This is the twelfth version of the index, which provides an in-depth analysis of changes and trends in terrorism over the past ten years.
Despite a decrease in the number of deaths from terrorist acts in 2024, terrorism remains a significant global threat. This year, the number of countries that experienced at least one terrorist act increased from 58 to 66, marking a record since 2018. Meanwhile, 45 countries reported worsening situations, while 34 countries noted improvements.
The study examined 163 states ranked by their level of terrorist threat. Mongolia ranked among 64 countries with a high level of safety. This list also included Hungary, Georgia, Portugal, Slovenia, Romania, Singapore, and others.
The most dangerous regions according to the study were Burkina Faso, Pakistan, and Syria, followed by Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and Somalia.
The "Global Terrorism Index" is a comprehensive study assessing the level of terrorist activity in various countries. It is based on four key indicators: the number of terrorist incidents, the number of victims, the number of injured, and the extent of material damage.
Although a decrease in both the number of victims and attacks was recorded in 2024, these positive changes could not compensate for the ongoing spread of terrorism and the consequences of the extraordinary events of 2023.
The number of countries subjected to terrorist acts rose to 66 in 2024. Over the year, 34 countries improved their positions, while 45 faced deterioration, marking the highest number of deteriorations since 2018. Additionally, the four deadliest terrorist groups significantly increased the number of victims and expanded their operations into new territories.
The largest increase in the number of deaths due to terrorism in 2024 was observed in Niger, Pakistan, Russia, and Iran, where the number of victims exceeded 100. Meanwhile, Russia and Iran continue to engage in wars, diverting attention from internal terrorism threats.
Tatar S.Maydar
source: MiddleAsianNews
