Global Geopolitical Risk Index — 2026-09-18

Today’s reading of the AtlasRisks GGRI — a 0–100 score, refreshed daily from 91 OSINT sources, that captures the state of global operating risk in a single number.

This is a frozen snapshot taken at 09:00 UTC (UTC). The Live Atlas continues to update as new events come in — Top Movers there reflect the latest refresh and will differ from this page as the day progresses.

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↑ Top Movers Up snapshot · 09:00 UTC

Palestine S 93.30 · A 31.80 → ↑ 4.50 active → 84.20 military, civil_unrest, terrorism 34 events

After Macklemore sacking, Ed Sheeran enters a 'Sun City' moment — responsiblestatecraft.org
West Bank S 76.10 · A 30.90 → ↑ 4.20 active → 66.55 terrorism, civil_unrest, military 18 events

World News in Brief: Winter aid for Gaza, West Bank; Haiti food production; migrant deaths at sea; human rights funding — news.un.org
Lebanon S 81.20 · A 34.20 → ↑ 3.00 active → 73.30 military, terrorism, civil_unrest 30 events

The Houthis could tip the Iran war in Tehran's favor — responsiblestatecraft.org
Yemen S 77.80 · A 33.60 → ↑ 3.00 active → 69.60 terrorism, maritime, supply_chain 81 events

The Houthis could tip the Iran war in Tehran's favor — responsiblestatecraft.org

↓ Top Movers Down snapshot · 09:00 UTC

Syria S 77.40 · A 23.70 → ↓ 13.20 active → 64.25 terrorism, civil_unrest, military 23 events

Jordan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel — travel.state.gov
Afghanistan S 79.40 · A 25.80 → ↓ 8.40 active → 67.30 political, civil_unrest, military 24 events

Symposium: What I miss most about pre-9/11 America — responsiblestatecraft.org
North Korea S 79.40 · A 15.60 → ↓ 3.00 active → 62.20 military, civil_unrest, travel 14 events

South Korea - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions — travel.state.gov
Somalia S 70.80 · A 34.50 → ↓ 3.00 active → 82.88 terrorism, military, civil_unrest 20 events

Somalia, AU anti-terrorism centre conclude talks in Mogadishu - Shabelle Media Network — au.int
Gaza Strip S 90.80 · A 35.40 → ↓ 1.50 active → 83.50 terrorism, military, civil_unrest 46 events

Gaza: At least 20 killed in deadly building collapse, search for survivors continues — news.un.org