Riftrate · November 2018
World tension in November 2018
In November 2018, Riftrate averaged 42.0 (Easing), up 4.3 points from October 2018. It peaked at 61.9 on 30 November 2018 and was lowest at 27.1 on 20 November 2018.
Average42.0Easing
High61.930 November 2018
Low27.120 November 2018
Change vs October▲ +4.3average to average
The signals this monthmonthly average, 0 = calm, 100 = tense
| Signal | Average | vs Oct |
|---|---|---|
| War & military | 55 | ▲ +26.6 |
| Escalation momentum | 59 | ▲ +21.2 |
| Terrorism & mass violence | 38 | ▼ −19.5 |
| Geopolitical risk (GPR) | 24 | ▼ −16.3 |
| Media tone | 28 | ▲ +6.1 |
| Economic coercion | 74 | ▲ +3.3 |
| Domestic unrest | 42 | ▲ +0.5 |
| Diplomatic rupture | 37 | ▲ +0.2 |
November 2018 in context
By its average, November 2018 was the 69th tensest of 104 months since March 2018. Riftrate spent 6 of its 30 days in Tension or Crisis and 19 in Easing or Complacency. The countries whose news was most about armed violence: Gaza and the West Bank (21.4%), Yemen (21.2%), Central African Republic (20.5%).
Day by day
| Day | Riftrate | Zone | Day change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 November 2018 | 61.9 | Tension | ▲ +5.4 |
| 29 November 2018 | 56.5 | Tension | ▲ +8.7 |
| 28 November 2018 | 47.8 | Neutral | ▲ +4.2 |
| 27 November 2018 | 43.6 | Easing | ▲ +4.9 |
| 26 November 2018 | 38.7 | Easing | ▲ +6.2 |
| 25 November 2018 | 32.5 | Easing | ▲ +2.9 |
| 24 November 2018 | 29.7 | Easing | ▲ +0.9 |
| 23 November 2018 | 28.7 | Easing | ▲ +0.9 |
| 22 November 2018 | 27.8 | Easing | ▼ −1.2 |
| 21 November 2018 | 29.0 | Easing | ▲ +1.9 |
| 20 November 2018 | 27.1 | Easing | ▼ −0.9 |
| 19 November 2018 | 28.0 | Easing | ▼ −2.6 |
| 18 November 2018 | 30.6 | Easing | ▼ −2.0 |
| 17 November 2018 | 32.6 | Easing | ▼ −3.1 |
| 16 November 2018 | 35.6 | Easing | ▼ −3.0 |
| 15 November 2018 | 38.6 | Easing | ▲ +0.1 |
| 14 November 2018 | 38.5 | Easing | ▼ −0.8 |
| 13 November 2018 | 39.4 | Easing | ▲ +1.4 |
| 12 November 2018 | 38.0 | Easing | ▼ −1.3 |
| 11 November 2018 | 39.2 | Easing | ▼ −1.7 |
| 10 November 2018 | 40.9 | Easing | ▼ −0.9 |
| 9 November 2018 | 41.8 | Easing | ▼ −2.9 |
| 8 November 2018 | 44.7 | Neutral | ▼ −4.2 |
| 7 November 2018 | 49.0 | Neutral | ▼ −4.6 |
| 6 November 2018 | 53.6 | Neutral | ▼ −4.2 |
| 5 November 2018 | 57.7 | Tension | ▼ −0.2 |
| 4 November 2018 | 57.9 | Tension | ▼ −0.3 |
| 3 November 2018 | 58.2 | Tension | ▲ +0.7 |
| 2 November 2018 | 57.5 | Tension | ▲ +2.9 |
| 1 November 2018 | 54.6 | Neutral | ▲ +1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How tense was the world in November 2018?
Riftrate, the index of world tension from 0 (calm) to 100 (crisis), averaged 42.0 (Easing) in November 2018: the 69th tensest of 104 months since March 2018.
What was the tensest day of November 2018?
30 November 2018, when Riftrate read 61.9 (Tension).
Which countries were most tense in November 2018?
Gaza and the West Bank (21.4% of its news about armed violence), Yemen (21.2% of its news about armed violence), Central African Republic (20.5% of its news about armed violence).