Tajikistan ranks 70th in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index, indicating a low terrorism threat. Despite this, terrorist activity in Eurasia has increased, particularly in Russia and Ukraine, where incidents and fatalities have surged. The GTI evaluates terrorism risks globally, scoring countries based on several criteria of terrorist activity.
Tajikistan has been ranked 70th out of 163 countries in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) developed by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). This ranking places Tajikistan in a category with a low level of terrorism threat, specifically the “beige zone,” indicating minimal terrorist activity. Other countries within this range include Uzbekistan and Belarus, both ranked 90th.
In contrast, neighboring countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan are recognized as the safest in the region, belonging to the “turquoise zone” of the GTI. Although these nations maintain lower levels of terrorist threats, the broader security landscape in Eurasia has deteriorated, marked by a significant rise in terrorist activities and casualties.
For instance, Russia has witnessed a notable increase in terrorist incidents, escalating from five attacks and two fatalities in 2023 to thirteen attacks and 197 casualties in 2024. The deadliest incident was the Crocus City Hall assault in Moscow, claimed by the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (IS-K). Meanwhile, Ukraine has moved up twelve positions in the GTI following two attacks in 2024, resulting in two fatalities. The year 2024 recorded a total of 18 terrorist attacks in Eurasia, leading to 199 deaths, marking the highest fatalities since 2010.
The GTI ranks the most dangerous countries with respect to terrorism, listing Burkina Faso (8.5 points), Pakistan (8.3 points), and Syria (8.0 points) at the top. Other notable rankings include Russia at 16th (6.2 points), Ukraine at 45th, the United States at 34th, and Germany at 27th.
The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) is an extensive analysis of the global terrorism landscape compiled by an international group of experts from the IEP, linked to the University of Sydney, Australia. It assesses terrorism based on four critical criteria: the number of terrorist incidents, fatalities, injuries, and material damage. The GTI also takes into account indirect factors associated with terrorism threats, with scores ranging from 0 to 10. Higher scores indicate greater terrorism impact within a country, with the most severe threats identified at the top of the index.
In conclusion, Tajikistan’s low ranking in the Global Terrorism Index signifies a relatively minimal threat of terrorism, placing it alongside countries like Uzbekistan and Belarus. However, the overall rise in terrorist incidents across Eurasia, notably in Russia and Ukraine, signifies a concerning trend in regional security. The GTI serves as a vital instrument for understanding and assessing the global landscape of terrorism and its impact on nations.
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