Afghanistan is among the world’s most hazardous nations, with a 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI) score of 3.448. This war-torn country has been at the center of international insecurity for more than 40 years due to ongoing violence. The ongoing battle between the Taliban, the Afghan government, and numerous rebel organizations is the main cause of instability in Afghanistan
With a Global Peace Index (GPI) score of 3.350 in 2024, Yemen continues to rank among the most hazardous nations on earth. Since 2015, this Middle Eastern country has been plunged into a catastrophic civil conflict that has caused immense suffering and turmoil. There are several parties involved in the battle in Yemen: the government that is recognized internationally, the Houthi rebels, and several extremist and tribal organizations.
With a 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI) score of 3.294, Syria remains one of the world’s most dangerous nations. The country is still mired in a bloody civil war that broke out in 2011 and has left many dead and extensive damage
South Sudan is still among the world’s most dangerous nations, with a 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI) score of 3.221. Significant humanitarian issues have been brought on by the nation’s civil conflict, ethnic violence, and political instability since it gained independence in 2011.
With a Global Peace Index (GPI) score of 3.214 in 2024, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is still among the most hazardous nations in the world. Humanitarian problems, political unrest, and persistent conflict plague the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), especially in its eastern provinces. Violence is sustained by armed groups, such as the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and several militias, who frequently attack civilians.
Russia, which ranks among the most hazardous nations in the world with a Global Peace Index (GPI) score of 3.142 in 2024, has numerous difficulties. Geopolitical tensions have increased as a result of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, resulting in widespread instability and security concerns. Both sides have suffered significant losses in the conflict in Ukraine
Because of the ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine maintains its ranking as one of the most hazardous countries in the world, with a 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI) score of 3.043. The conflict, which intensified in 2022, has resulted in several deaths, extensive displacement, and serious harm to the infrastructure. As of 2024, over 150,000 people have died as a result of the fighting, both soldiers and civilians
Due to persistent violence, terrorism, and political instability, Somalia maintains its ranking as one of the world’s most hazardous countries, with a Global Peace Index (GPI) of 3.036 in 2024. Following the fall of the nation’s central authority in 1991, the nation has experienced decades of civil war and anarchy. Al-Shabaab, a militant organization that persists in carrying out deadly attacks throughout Somalia, is the main cause of instability in that country
Sudan, plagued by political instability, conflict, and humanitarian disasters, continues to rank among the world’s most hazardous countries, with a Global Peace Index (GPI) score of 3.023 in 2024. Although the long-standing tyrant Omar al-Bashir was overthrown in 2019, there was still hope for reform, since the country still faces enduring problems.
Iraq continues to experience serious security issues; in 2024, its Global Peace Index (GPI) score was 3.006. Decades of conflict, including the 2003 invasion spearheaded by the United States, the emergence and fall of ISIS, and ongoing sectarian bloodshed, continue to have a significant impact on the nation.