The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2023 report, produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), analyses the impact of terrorism for 163 countries. The GTI provides an ordinal ranking of countries on the impact of terrorism, based on a composite score ranging from 0 to 10. The aim of the GTI is to examine trends and inform policy responses.
Key Findings
The report reveals several important findings:
- Deaths and attacks caused by terrorism decreased by 28% and 9%, respectively, but average deaths per attack increased from 1.3 to 1.7 from the previous year in 2022. Attacks have become more deadly, with the lethality rising by 26%, attributed to the Taliban’s transition from terror group to state actor. Afghanistan continues to be the country most affected by terrorism.
- The Islamic State (IS) and its affiliates remained the world’s deadliest terrorist group in 2022 for the eighth consecutive year, with attacks in 21 countries.
- Deaths from attacks by unknown jihadists globally are eight times higher than 2017, representing 32% of all terrorism deaths and 18 times higher in the Sahel. The Sahel is the most impacted region, representing 43% of global terrorism deaths, 7% more than the year prior.
- Declining terrorism in the West is met with intensified attacks in other regions. Far-right extremist groups are gaining ground in Europe and North America. Terrorism thrives in countries with poor ecologies and climate-induced shocks.
- The trend of formalisation of terrorism continues, with many states using armed non-state actors for their own objectives.
- Drone technology and its use continue to evolve rapidly, especially with groups such as IS, Boko Haram and Houthis.
- States have been employing armed non-state actors to further their otherwise questionable objectives.
Implications for India
The GTI report also highlights several implications for India:
- The security situation in Kashmir has improved after the abrogation of Article 370 with respect to organised terror, but new challenges have emerged in the form of the rise in lone-wolf attacks and increased use of drones for cross-border terrorism.
- The dormant sentiments of Sikh separatism are showing signs of revival, with the socio-political situation in Punjab taking a radical turn.
- A growing trend of increased drug abuse is fuelled by cross-border narco-terror networks in both Kashmir and Punjab.
- India is still not adequately equipped to tackle the challenge of terror drones, whose sightings have multiplied significantly in 2022.
Why In News
The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) is a comprehensive study that analyzes the impact of terrorism for 163 countries, covering 99.7 percent of the world’s population. The GTI report, which provides a ranking of countries on the impact of terrorism, is produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace using data from Terrorism Tracker and other sources.
MCQs about Global Terrorism Index 2023
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which country had the highest number of terrorist incidents in 2020?
A. Afghanistan
B. Iraq
C. Syria
D. Nigeria
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What is the primary aim of the Global Terrorism Index?
A. To measure the economic impact of terrorism
B. To rank countries based on their vulnerability to terrorism
C. To measure the frequency and intensity of terrorist incidents around the world
D. To identify the factors that contribute to the spread of terrorism
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Which of the following organizations is responsible for publishing the Global Terrorism Index?
A. The United Nations
B. The World Bank
C. The Institute for Economics and Peace
D. The International Atomic Energy Agency
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According to the essay, which country experienced the largest decline in deaths from terrorism in 2020?
A. Afghanistan
B. Iraq
C. Syria
D. Somalia
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