Central Asia's Security Level According to the Global Terrorism Index

Central Asian countries are among those with the lowest impact of terrorism in the world due to their stability and security levels. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

Although internal concerns in the region are relatively low, external factors and especially the situation in Afghanistan are having a significant impact on stability. This reality is clearly reflected in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index report.

The study results assess country security based on four main indicators: number of attacks, fatalities, injuries, and hostages. This data becomes more accurate when considering five-year average indicators.

Currently, the main hotspots of terrorism are located in Africa and South Asia. Although the overall level decreased slightly in 2025, the nature of the threat has become more complex. According to the report data, no terrorist incidents were recorded in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan during the past period.

With their zero-score indicators, these countries hold the safest positions among 163 countries, i.e., they are at the very end of the list. Uzbekistan remains in the minimal risk category and ranks 95th in the global rating.

Only Tajikistan has a slightly higher risk level in the region, ranking 41st worldwide. This relative peace in Central Asia is linked to strict security measures, the absence of active armed conflicts, and limited activity of international terrorist groups.

Despite internal stability, external threats are increasing. The rise in activities of extremist groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the escalation of relations between these two states, and the possibility of an open conflict in the coming year are causing concern.

The situation on the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan, in particular, requires caution. Additionally, the process of radicalization among youth and the influence of digital platforms are also being monitored.

Pakistan holds first place in the rating, followed by Burkina Faso and Niger. In 2025, thousands of attacks occurred worldwide, resulting in thousands of casualties.

Although the number of fatalities decreased by 28 percent and attacks by 22 percent, which is a positive sign, the region south of the Sahara in Africa remains the main center of danger.