The latest edition of the Global Peace Index revealed that the world is less peaceful today than at any other time in the last decade. The study, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, a non-profit think tank, shows that the score has deteriorated in 92 countries and improved in 71. Lingering tensions, conflicts and crises have fuelled global violence, while an increase in political Terrors and a reduced commitment to UN peacekeeping also have an impact on global peace. The index measures peace on a five-point scale using three filters. These include safety in society, ongoing domestic or international conflicts, and the degree of militarisation in various countries. This year, Iceland tops the rankings, a position it has held since 2008. New Zealand is in second place, while Austria rounds off the top three. Unsurprisingly, Syria at the end of the index, followed by Afghanistan and South Sudan. The United States ranks only 121st out of 163 countries in the ranking, thus recording its worst score since 2012. Further infographics can be found at Statista