Riftrate · June 2018
World tension in June 2018
In June 2018, Riftrate averaged 23.9 (Complacency), down 28.4 points from May 2018. It peaked at 36.4 on 5 June 2018 and was lowest at 12.7 on 23 June 2018. Major event: Singapore summit (12 June 2018).
Average23.9Complacency
High36.45 June 2018
Low12.723 June 2018
Change vs May▼ −28.4average to average
The signals this monthmonthly average, 0 = calm, 100 = tense
| Signal | Average | vs May |
|---|---|---|
| Diplomatic rupture | 25 | ▼ −38.8 |
| Terrorism & mass violence | 17 | ▼ −36.7 |
| Economic coercion | 30 | ▼ −34.6 |
| War & military | 21 | ▼ −27.1 |
| Domestic unrest | 41 | ▼ −22.1 |
| Geopolitical risk (GPR) | 58 | ▼ −21.4 |
| Escalation momentum | 11 | ▼ −6.2 |
| Media tone | 11 | ▲ +0.1 |
June 2018 in context
By its average, June 2018 was the 101st tensest of 104 months since March 2018. Riftrate spent 0 of its 30 days in Tension or Crisis and 30 in Easing or Complacency. The countries whose news was most about armed violence: Yemen (27.7%), Afghanistan (21.7%), Gaza and the West Bank (21.2%).
Day by day
| Day | Riftrate | Zone | Day change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2018 | 25.1 | Easing | ▲ +1.4 |
| 29 June 2018 | 23.6 | Complacency | ▲ +3.8 |
| 28 June 2018 | 19.8 | Complacency | ▲ +1.6 |
| 27 June 2018 | 18.2 | Complacency | ▲ +1.4 |
| 26 June 2018 | 16.8 | Complacency | ▲ +1.8 |
| 25 June 2018 | 15.0 | Complacency | ▲ +1.1 |
| 24 June 2018 | 13.9 | Complacency | ▲ +1.2 |
| 23 June 2018 | 12.7 | Complacency | ▼ −0.5 |
| 22 June 2018 | 13.2 | Complacency | ▼ −0.8 |
| 21 June 2018 | 14.1 | Complacency | ▼ −2.5 |
| 20 June 2018 | 16.6 | Complacency | ▼ −1.3 |
| 19 June 2018 | 17.9 | Complacency | ▼ −2.6 |
| 18 June 2018 | 20.5 | Complacency | ▼ −2.6 |
| 17 June 2018 | 23.1 | Complacency | ▼ −1.1 |
| 16 June 2018 | 24.2 | Complacency | ▼ −0.1 |
| 15 June 2018 | 24.3 | Complacency | ▼ −0.5 |
| 14 June 2018 | 24.8 | Easing | ▲ +1.1 |
| 13 June 2018 | 23.6 | Complacency | ▼ −0.6 |
| 12 June 2018 | 24.2 | Complacency | ▼ −0.9 |
| 11 June 2018 | 25.1 | Easing | ▼ −0.4 |
| 10 June 2018 | 25.5 | Easing | ▼ −1.6 |
| 9 June 2018 | 27.1 | Easing | ▼ −2.3 |
| 8 June 2018 | 29.4 | Easing | ▼ −2.2 |
| 7 June 2018 | 31.5 | Easing | ▼ −2.3 |
| 6 June 2018 | 33.9 | Easing | ▼ −2.6 |
| 5 June 2018 | 36.4 | Easing | ▲ +1.4 |
| 4 June 2018 | 35.0 | Easing | ▲ +2.5 |
| 3 June 2018 | 32.5 | Easing | ▼ −1.3 |
| 2 June 2018 | 33.9 | Easing | ▼ −1.8 |
| 1 June 2018 | 35.7 | Easing | ▼ −3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How tense was the world in June 2018?
Riftrate, the index of world tension from 0 (calm) to 100 (crisis), averaged 23.9 (Complacency) in June 2018: the 101st tensest of 104 months since March 2018.
What was the tensest day of June 2018?
5 June 2018, when Riftrate read 36.4 (Easing).
Which countries were most tense in June 2018?
Yemen (27.7% of its news about armed violence), Afghanistan (21.7% of its news about armed violence), Gaza and the West Bank (21.2% of its news about armed violence).