Majority of ISIS-related arrests in Europe involve teenagers: Global terrorism index 2025
A new ranking assessing the level of terrorism threats in different countries has been released in the Global Terrorism Index 2025 (GTI). According to the GTI report, the countries with the highest terrorist activity and threats are Burkina Faso (8.581), Pakistan (8.374), and Syria (8.00). Russia ranks 16th (6.267), Iran 18th (6.056), Turkey 32nd (3.968), and the United States 34th (3.517). Denmark and Armenia share the 79th position (0.72), Austria and South Korea rank 82nd (0.582), while Latvia and Lithuania are 86th (0.423). Azerbaijan is 90th with a score of 0.233.
According to the GTI report, the countries with the highest terrorist activity and threats are Burkina Faso (8.581), Pakistan (8.374), and Syria (8.00). Russia ranks 16th (6.267), Iran 18th (6.056), Turkey 32nd (3.968), and the United States 34th (3.517). Denmark and Armenia share the 79th position (0.72), Austria and South Korea rank 82nd (0.582), while Latvia and Lithuania are 86th (0.423).
The Sahel region remains the epicenter of global terrorism, accounting for more than half of all terrorism-related deaths worldwide. ISIS continues expanding its operations in 22 countries and remains the deadliest terrorist organization, responsible for 1,805 deaths. The group’s activity is concentrated 71% in Syria and North Korea. Meanwhile, Tehreek-e-Taliban-e-Pakistan (TTP) has emerged as one of the fastest-growing terrorist organizations, with its number of victims increasing by 90%. Terrorism-related deaths in sub-Saharan Africa (excluding the Sahel) have declined by 10%, reaching their lowest levels since 2016. However, terrorist attacks in the West have surged by 63%, with Europe being the most affected. The number of attacks in Europe has doubled, reaching 67 incidents, and notably, a majority of ISIS-related arrests in Europe involve teenagers.
Seven Western countries rank among the top 50 most affected nations in the GTI. Additionally, antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes have risen globally, with the United States recording a 200% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2024.
