Analysis
Global Peace Index 2026: where the world stands as conflicts ease
The annual ranking captures a year of shocks — and a few surprising improvers, Sri Lanka among them.
Quick Summary
The 2026 Global Peace Index lands in a year defined by energy shocks and shifting alliances, yet it also records pockets of genuine improvement against the trend.
Sri Lanka climbs the table
Sri Lanka rose 14 places to 67th in the world and now ranks second in South Asia, a turnaround that analysts link to political stability and the steady, if painful, economic recovery since 2022.
The index remains a blunt instrument, but its direction of travel matters to investors and tourists alike — both of whom read it as a proxy for risk.
Senior Political Correspondent
Nimal has covered Sri Lankan politics for over fifteen years, from parliament to the provinces.
