Executive Summary

The global security landscape on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, reveals a complex pattern of threats spanning multiple domains from traditional terrorism and armed conflict to emerging cybersecurity challenges and nuclear proliferation concerns. Africa remains the most threatened region globally, with an average threat level of 7.4 out of 10, driven primarily by escalating terrorist activities across the Sahel region. Meanwhile, significant cybersecurity incidents have emerged, including malicious npm packages targeting cryptocurrency wallets and supply chain vulnerabilities affecting critical infrastructure.