Riftrate · August 2020
World tension in August 2020
In August 2020, Riftrate averaged 32.1 (Easing), down 11.8 points from July 2020. It peaked at 49.5 on 31 August 2020 and was lowest at 22.3 on 7 August 2020.
Average32.1Easing
High49.531 August 2020
Low22.37 August 2020
Change vs July▼ −11.8average to average
The signals this monthmonthly average, 0 = calm, 100 = tense
| Signal | Average | vs Jul |
|---|---|---|
| Escalation momentum | 30 | ▼ −44.6 |
| Diplomatic rupture | 55 | ▼ −13.3 |
| Economic coercion | 41 | ▼ −13.2 |
| Domestic unrest | 54 | ▼ −6.8 |
| Media tone | 84 | ▼ −6.3 |
| Geopolitical risk (GPR) | 19 | ▲ +2.1 |
| Terrorism & mass violence | 20 | ▼ −1.8 |
| War & military | 26 | ▼ −1.4 |
August 2020 in context
By its average, August 2020 was the 92nd tensest of 104 months since March 2018. Riftrate spent 0 of its 31 days in Tension or Crisis and 28 in Easing or Complacency. That is 25.0 points lower than in August 2019 (57.1). The countries whose news was most about armed violence: Syria (19.0%), Afghanistan (17.1%), Yemen (16.9%).
Day by day
| Day | Riftrate | Zone | Day change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2020 | 49.5 | Neutral | ▲ +1.9 |
| 30 August 2020 | 47.5 | Neutral | ▲ +1.6 |
| 29 August 2020 | 46.0 | Neutral | ▲ +1.7 |
| 28 August 2020 | 44.2 | Easing | ▲ +0.8 |
| 27 August 2020 | 43.5 | Easing | ▲ +3.2 |
| 26 August 2020 | 40.2 | Easing | ▲ +3.6 |
| 25 August 2020 | 36.7 | Easing | ▲ +1.6 |
| 24 August 2020 | 35.1 | Easing | ▲ +0.4 |
| 23 August 2020 | 34.7 | Easing | ▲ +0.7 |
| 22 August 2020 | 34.0 | Easing | ▲ +2.1 |
| 21 August 2020 | 31.8 | Easing | ▲ +4.0 |
| 20 August 2020 | 27.8 | Easing | ▲ +1.6 |
| 19 August 2020 | 26.2 | Easing | ▼ −0.5 |
| 18 August 2020 | 26.7 | Easing | ▼ −1.4 |
| 17 August 2020 | 28.1 | Easing | ▼ −2.0 |
| 16 August 2020 | 30.1 | Easing | ▼ −1.2 |
| 15 August 2020 | 31.2 | Easing | ▼ −0.5 |
| 14 August 2020 | 31.7 | Easing | ▲ +0.2 |
| 13 August 2020 | 31.5 | Easing | ▲ +1.1 |
| 12 August 2020 | 30.4 | Easing | ▲ +2.4 |
| 11 August 2020 | 28.0 | Easing | ▲ +2.2 |
| 10 August 2020 | 25.8 | Easing | ▲ +2.0 |
| 9 August 2020 | 23.8 | Complacency | ▲ +1.0 |
| 8 August 2020 | 22.8 | Complacency | ▲ +0.5 |
| 7 August 2020 | 22.3 | Complacency | 0.0 |
| 6 August 2020 | 22.3 | Complacency | ▼ −0.9 |
| 5 August 2020 | 23.2 | Complacency | ▼ −2.0 |
| 4 August 2020 | 25.2 | Easing | ▼ −2.9 |
| 3 August 2020 | 28.1 | Easing | ▼ −3.9 |
| 2 August 2020 | 32.0 | Easing | ▼ −2.8 |
| 1 August 2020 | 34.8 | Easing | ▼ −3.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How tense was the world in August 2020?
Riftrate, the index of world tension from 0 (calm) to 100 (crisis), averaged 32.1 (Easing) in August 2020: the 92nd tensest of 104 months since March 2018.
What was the tensest day of August 2020?
31 August 2020, when Riftrate read 49.5 (Neutral).
Which countries were most tense in August 2020?
Syria (19.0% of its news about armed violence), Afghanistan (17.1% of its news about armed violence), Yemen (16.9% of its news about armed violence).