Riftrate · March 2018
World tension in March 2018
In March 2018, Riftrate averaged 60.2 (Tension). It peaked at 72.5 on 21 March 2018 and was lowest at 47.0 on 11 March 2018.
Average60.2Tension
High72.521 March 2018
Low47.011 March 2018
Change vs February—average to average
The signals this monthmonthly average, 0 = calm, 100 = tense
| Signal | Average | vs Feb |
|---|---|---|
| War & military | 49 | — |
| Terrorism & mass violence | 78 | — |
| Economic coercion | 48 | — |
| Diplomatic rupture | 86 | — |
| Domestic unrest | 92 | — |
| Escalation momentum | 35 | — |
| Media tone | 24 | — |
| Geopolitical risk (GPR) | 67 | — |
March 2018 in context
By its average, March 2018 was the 31st tensest of 104 months since March 2018. Riftrate spent 16 of its 28 days in Tension or Crisis and 0 in Easing or Complacency. The countries whose news was most about armed violence: Syria (23.0%), Yemen (22.8%), Afghanistan (19.3%). Also this month: US announces tariffs on Chinese goods (22 March 2018).
Day by day
| Day | Riftrate | Zone | Day change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2018 | 66.1 | Tension | ▼ −0.4 |
| 30 March 2018 | 66.4 | Tension | ▼ −0.5 |
| 29 March 2018 | 66.9 | Tension | ▼ −1.1 |
| 28 March 2018 | 68.0 | Tension | ▼ −2.8 |
| 27 March 2018 | 70.8 | Tension | ▲ +0.2 |
| 26 March 2018 | 70.6 | Tension | ▲ +3.1 |
| 25 March 2018 | 67.5 | Tension | ▲ +1.1 |
| 24 March 2018 | 66.4 | Tension | ▼ −0.6 |
| 23 March 2018 | 67.1 | Tension | ▼ −4.1 |
| 22 March 2018 | 71.2 | Tension | ▼ −1.3 |
| 21 March 2018 | 72.5 | Tension | ▲ +1.6 |
| 20 March 2018 | 70.9 | Tension | ▲ +2.4 |
| 19 March 2018 | 68.5 | Tension | ▲ +1.6 |
| 18 March 2018 | 67.0 | Tension | ▲ +3.2 |
| 17 March 2018 | 63.8 | Tension | ▲ +4.1 |
| 16 March 2018 | 59.7 | Tension | ▲ +7.0 |
| 15 March 2018 | 52.7 | Neutral | ▲ +5.5 |
| 14 March 2018 | 47.3 | Neutral | ▼ −0.2 |
| 13 March 2018 | 47.5 | Neutral | ▼ −0.1 |
| 12 March 2018 | 47.6 | Neutral | ▲ +0.6 |
| 11 March 2018 | 47.0 | Neutral | ▼ −0.4 |
| 10 March 2018 | 47.5 | Neutral | ▼ −2.5 |
| 9 March 2018 | 49.9 | Neutral | ▼ −4.9 |
| 8 March 2018 | 54.9 | Neutral | ▼ −0.5 |
| 7 March 2018 | 55.4 | Neutral | ▲ +3.6 |
| 6 March 2018 | 51.7 | Neutral | ▲ +1.5 |
| 5 March 2018 | 50.3 | Neutral | ▼ −0.6 |
| 4 March 2018 | 50.8 | Neutral | — |
Frequently asked questions
How tense was the world in March 2018?
Riftrate, the index of world tension from 0 (calm) to 100 (crisis), averaged 60.2 (Tension) in March 2018: the 31st tensest of 104 months since March 2018.
What was the tensest day of March 2018?
21 March 2018, when Riftrate read 72.5 (Tension).
Which countries were most tense in March 2018?
Syria (23.0% of its news about armed violence), Yemen (22.8% of its news about armed violence), Afghanistan (19.3% of its news about armed violence).