The economic indicators that business leaders monitor do not hold the same impact on worldwide stability and confidence as the safety of nations does in a more subtle yet powerful way. The Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025 has reported that India ranks as less secure than both Pakistan and Iraq which has triggered widespread concern about safety.
Global Peace Landscape: A Troubling Shift
The Institute for Economics and Peace released the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025 which shows that peacefulness worldwide declined for the 13th time throughout the last 17 years. Military spending continues to increase while conflicts become more aggressive and stability deteriorates. The changes disrupt global trust systems which create silent economic effects.
The peace rankings present a dual perspective through examination of their highest and lowest positions.
Most Peaceful Countries Region
Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand,… Europe/Oceania
Least Peaceful Countries Region
Russia, Ukraine, Sudan, Yemen,… Eurasia/Africa/Middle East
India maintains its status as one of the world’s leading economies while standing at position 115 out of 163 countries in the peace rankings despite minimal progress.
Pakistan (144) and Afghanistan (158) rank below India while the nation fails to achieve sufficient safety standards despite its position in the rankings.
On the Edge: Other Indicators of Danger
Multiple indexes provide additional reasons to worry.
- The Hellosafe Travel Safety Index 2025 positions India among the dangerous places to visit alongside Pakistan and Iraq.
- The Numbeo Safety Rankings for 2025 position India at rank 66 and Pakistan at rank 65 below multiple countries including the United States at rank 89 which demonstrates global safety issues.
The Human Cost of Safety Slips
The numerical rankings demonstrate actual scenarios which affect everyday life through commuters’ caution when facing threats and families’ worry about security and the adverse effects of distrust on business operations and tourism and social trust.
What Lies Ahead?
Moving forward, meaningful progress must begin with:
- The enhancement of civilian trust depends on community policing and public safety programs which welcome all citizens.
- The investment in resilience requires spending on both infrastructure development and early warning system establishment.
- The promotion of diplomatic efforts targets volatile areas to stop conflicts before they begin.
The slow improvement of India from 116th position in 2024 to 115th position in 2025 shows limited advancement yet major issues continue to exist. Business leaders together with global stakeholders need to understand that safe nations develop robust economies and stable markets that create enduring business opportunities.
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