The Rising Influence of Middle Powers in a Fragmented World – A Geneva Security Debate

Geopolitical rivalry among the United States, China, and Russia is fragmenting the international system and placing new pressures on states caught in between. For middle powers, today’s environment presents both risk and opportunity: how they choose to align, hedge, or engage can either deepen polarization or help stabilise contested regions and institutions. This debate explores […]

GTI briefing to the Belgian Coordination Unit for Threat Analysis (CUTA)

Closed briefing on the latest Global Terrorism Index and its results to the Belgian Coordination Unit for Threat Analysis (CUTA). Produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), he Global Terrorism Index (GTI) is a comprehensive study analysing the impact of terrorism for 163 countries covering 99.7 per cent of the world’s population. Given the significant […]

GTI and transatlantic approaches to security

Closed lecture for students of the George Mason Univeristy on the state of global terrorism and on transatlantic approaches to security. Produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), he Global Terrorism Index (GTI) is a comprehensive study analysing the impact of terrorism for 163 countries covering 99.7 per cent of the world’s population. Given the […]

LinCT- AA Melbourne 2025 Conference

IEP Founder & Executive Chairman, Steve Killelea will be speaking at the upcoming LinCT-AA Counter Terrorism Practitioners’ Conference, a leading global forum bringing together law enforcement, intelligence, academia, and industry to share best practice and strengthen international partnerships in counter terrorism. LinCT-AA is a non-profit separate affiliate of the International Leadership in Counter Terrorism (LinCT) […]

GTI 2025 Presentation – Denmark International Studies

Produced annually by the Institute for Economics & Peace, the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) is the most comprehensive resource on global terrorism trends and uses multiple factors to calculate its score, including the number of incidences, fatalities, injuries and hostages, and combines it with conflict and socio-economic data to provide a holistic picture of terrorism. […]

State of World Peace – LUISS University

LUISS University students in International Relations & Security are invited to an exclusive session on the 2025 Global Terrorism Index. This presentation will provide a detailed analysis of terrorism’s impact across 163 countries. Explore key findings on terrorist activity, emerging trends, regional shifts, and the geopolitical factors shaping terrorism worldwide. The session will be facilitated by Serge […]

International Forum for Peace, Security and Prosperity 2025

Serge Stroobants, Director of Europe & MENA at the Institute for Economics & Peace, will be participating in the International Forum for Peace, Security and Prosperity 2025. The IFPSP 2025 is focused on the growing concern of human security in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. The forum will examine the multi-dimensional aspects of human security, […]

19th Annual Meeting of Police Chiefs of Cabo Verde

Hosted by the Cabo Verde National Police, this conference will focus on “The Threat of Terrorism and Violent Extremism: Implications for Border and Airport Security”, bringing together law enforcement, intelligence, judicial, and border control professionals from Cabo Verde. The event will consist of three sessions: Speakers will include local representatives from law enforcement, judicial, and intelligence […]

Exploring Peace & Security with IEP Michael Collins on Battle Rhythm Podcast

How can we measure peace, and why does it matter for global security? In this episode of the Battle Rhythm Podcast, Michael Collins, Executive Director for The Americas at the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), joins host Dr. Stephen Saideman to discuss IEP’s groundbreaking research. From the Global Peace Index to the Global Terrorism Index, Michael shares insights […]

GTI 2024 Presentation – European External Action Service

Produced annually by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP)The Global Terrorism Index is the most comprehensive resource on global terrorism trends and uses multiple factors to calculate its score, including the number of incidences, fatalities, injuries and hostages, and combines it with conflict and socio-economic data to provide a holistic picture of terrorism. IEP’s […]