The Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026, published annually by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), has been released. Iceland remained the world's most peaceful country for the 19th consecutive year, followed by New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia and Ireland in the top five. India's rank slipped to 127th in 2026 from 115th in 2025, as its peacefulness score declined by 2.9%. Russia was ranked as the least peaceful country in the world.