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Platform Updates
Updates on the development of the Tension & War Index platform — engine improvements, new features, bug fixes, data model upgrades, and workflow enhancements. This category documents how the system evolves over time, offering transparency into the tools, logic, and design powering the index.
New Logo, Enhanced Current Index Widget, and a Full Historical View
We are introducing several important updates designed to strengthen clarity, reinforce identity, and provide a deeper understanding of conflict dynamics across the Tension-War Index. These improvements do not simply refresh the interface - they expand how users perceive and interpret the state of an ongoing conflict. 1. A new logo shaped around meaning, not decoration Our redesigned logo combines two elements: crossed swords and a three-stage escalation arc . The swords are
2 days ago2 min read
TWI Moves to a New 0–300 Scale With Three Conflict Levels
Starting tomorrow, the Tension & War Index (TWI) will use a new 0–300 scale with three defined stages of conflict intensity: 0–99: Tension 100–199: Limited War 200–300: Full-Scale War This is an important step in improving how the index reflects real-world conflict dynamics. Why we are updating the scale The original two-level system (Tension and War) worked for early versions of the project, yet it became clear that global conflicts rarely jump directly from political pressu
3 days ago2 min read
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