The Global Terrorism Index 2025 ranked Burkina Faso, Pakistan, Syria, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, Israel, Afghanistan, and Cameroon as the world's most terrorism-affected countries. Burkina Faso remained the worst-hit, while Niger saw the largest rise in fatalities. Terrorist groups like Boko Haram, ISIS, and Al-Shabaab continued to escalate violence, targeting civilians and security forces. Despite counterterrorism efforts, the Sahel region, Middle East, and South Asia faced severe insurgencies. Israel, however, saw a 98% decline in attacks after the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack. The report highlights growing global security challenges and the evolving nature of terrorism.