The 2023 Global Peace Index, marking its 17th edition and crafted by the Institute for Economics and Peace, scrutinizes the state of peace in 163 states and territories, representing 99.7% of the global populace. Alarmingly, the study reveals a 0.42% dip in global peace, continuing a concerning trend seen 13 times over the last 15 years, indicative of mounting global unrest. Nations Grappling with Peace Challenges At the heart of the report are the nations most beleaguered by turmoil. For