Riftrate · August 2022
World tension in August 2022
In August 2022, Riftrate averaged 66.2 (Tension), up 7.5 points from July 2022. It peaked at 86.5 on 9 August 2022 and was lowest at 42.1 on 31 August 2022.
Average66.2Tension
High86.59 August 2022
Low42.131 August 2022
Change vs July▲ +7.5average to average
The signals this monthmonthly average, 0 = calm, 100 = tense
| Signal | Average | vs Jul |
|---|---|---|
| Media tone | 63 | ▲ +33.8 |
| Escalation momentum | 67 | ▲ +31.7 |
| Economic coercion | 46 | ▼ −12.6 |
| Domestic unrest | 32 | ▼ −8.6 |
| Geopolitical risk (GPR) | 75 | ▲ +8.1 |
| War & military | 75 | ▼ −2.0 |
| Diplomatic rupture | 41 | ▼ −1.6 |
| Terrorism & mass violence | 65 | ▼ −0.9 |
August 2022 in context
By its average, August 2022 was the 20th tensest of 104 months since March 2018. Riftrate spent 26 of its 31 days in Tension or Crisis and 1 in Easing or Complacency. That is 27.4 points higher than in August 2021 (38.8). The countries whose news was most about armed violence: Gaza and the West Bank (31.1%), Somalia (21.0%), Israel (17.8%). Also this month: Pelosi visits Taiwan, China drills (2 August 2022).
Day by day
| Day | Riftrate | Zone | Day change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2022 | 42.1 | Easing | ▼ −2.7 |
| 30 August 2022 | 44.7 | Neutral | ▼ −2.5 |
| 29 August 2022 | 47.3 | Neutral | ▼ −3.2 |
| 28 August 2022 | 50.4 | Neutral | ▼ −4.3 |
| 27 August 2022 | 54.7 | Neutral | ▼ −2.7 |
| 26 August 2022 | 57.4 | Tension | ▼ −0.4 |
| 25 August 2022 | 57.9 | Tension | ▲ +1.1 |
| 24 August 2022 | 56.8 | Tension | ▲ +0.1 |
| 23 August 2022 | 56.7 | Tension | ▲ +0.7 |
| 22 August 2022 | 56.0 | Tension | ▼ −0.3 |
| 21 August 2022 | 56.3 | Tension | ▼ −1.1 |
| 20 August 2022 | 57.4 | Tension | ▼ −2.3 |
| 19 August 2022 | 59.8 | Tension | ▼ −3.3 |
| 18 August 2022 | 63.1 | Tension | ▼ −3.8 |
| 17 August 2022 | 66.9 | Tension | ▼ −3.3 |
| 16 August 2022 | 70.2 | Tension | ▼ −4.4 |
| 15 August 2022 | 74.7 | Tension | ▼ −3.2 |
| 14 August 2022 | 77.9 | Crisis | ▼ −2.6 |
| 13 August 2022 | 80.5 | Crisis | ▼ −2.7 |
| 12 August 2022 | 83.2 | Crisis | ▼ −1.9 |
| 11 August 2022 | 85.0 | Crisis | ▼ −1.1 |
| 10 August 2022 | 86.2 | Crisis | ▼ −0.3 |
| 9 August 2022 | 86.5 | Crisis | ▲ +0.5 |
| 8 August 2022 | 86.0 | Crisis | ▲ +2.2 |
| 7 August 2022 | 83.8 | Crisis | ▲ +3.3 |
| 6 August 2022 | 80.5 | Crisis | ▲ +4.3 |
| 5 August 2022 | 76.1 | Crisis | ▲ +5.4 |
| 4 August 2022 | 70.8 | Tension | ▲ +5.0 |
| 3 August 2022 | 65.7 | Tension | ▲ +4.2 |
| 2 August 2022 | 61.5 | Tension | ▲ +3.9 |
| 1 August 2022 | 57.6 | Tension | ▲ +1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How tense was the world in August 2022?
Riftrate, the index of world tension from 0 (calm) to 100 (crisis), averaged 66.2 (Tension) in August 2022: the 20th tensest of 104 months since March 2018.
What was the tensest day of August 2022?
9 August 2022, when Riftrate read 86.5 (Crisis).
Which countries were most tense in August 2022?
Gaza and the West Bank (31.1% of its news about armed violence), Somalia (21.0% of its news about armed violence), Israel (17.8% of its news about armed violence).