This study examines the relationship between Agnew's Macro-Level Strain theory and terrorism in Southeast Asia. ⁤⁤Macro-Level Strain theory suggests that societal issues, such as poverty, political instability, and government oppression can lead to an increase in crime, including terrorism. ⁤⁤This research analyzes data from the Global Terrorism Database as well as various global human development indicators to measure strains and average terrorism rates in 114 countries from 2010 to 2020. ⁤⁤The study finds that higher levels of state-sanctioned violence are associated with increased terrorism rates globally. ⁤⁤This study also finds higher levels of income inequality are associated with lower terrorism rates. ⁤⁤The study also finds no significant difference in terrorism rates between Southeast Asian countries and the rest of the world. ⁤⁤These findings suggest that Macro-Level Strain theory may partially explain global terrorism trends, but further research is needed to understand the complex relationship between strain and terrorism, particularly in the Southeast Asian region. ⁤