Riftrate · November 2026
World tension in November 2026
In November 2026 so far, Riftrate averaged 36.9 (Easing), down 22.2 points from October 2026. It peaked at 36.9 on 1 November 2026 and was lowest at 36.9 on 1 November 2026.
Average36.9Easing
High36.91 November 2026
Low36.91 November 2026
Change vs October▼ −22.2average to average
The signals this monthmonthly average, 0 = calm, 100 = tense
| Signal | Average | vs Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Media tone | 18 | ▼ −38.3 |
| Escalation momentum | 14 | ▼ −30.8 |
| War & military | 28 | ▼ −21.9 |
| Economic coercion | 28 | ▼ −18.4 |
| Terrorism & mass violence | 35 | ▼ −13.5 |
| Domestic unrest | 47 | ▼ −12.7 |
| Diplomatic rupture | 60 | ▼ −6.3 |
| Geopolitical risk (GPR) | 73 | ▼ −4.9 |
November 2026 in context
By its average, November 2026 was the 83rd tensest of 105 months since March 2018 so far. Riftrate spent 0 of its 1 days in Tension or Crisis and 1 in Easing or Complacency. That is 8.0 points higher than in November 2025 (28.9). The countries whose news was most about armed violence: Yemen (30.0%), Gaza and the West Bank (25.9%), Jordan (25.2%).
Day by day
| Day | Riftrate | Zone | Day change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2026 | 36.9 | Easing | ▼ −0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How tense was the world in November 2026?
Riftrate, the index of world tension from 0 (calm) to 100 (crisis), averaged 36.9 (Easing) in November 2026 so far: the 83rd tensest of 105 months since March 2018.
What was the tensest day of November 2026?
1 November 2026, when Riftrate read 36.9 (Easing).
Which countries were most tense in November 2026?
Yemen (30.0% of its news about armed violence), Gaza and the West Bank (25.9% of its news about armed violence), Jordan (25.2% of its news about armed violence).