The US ranked among the least peaceful countries globally in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), sparking buzz online.
According to a recent report from Congressional Research Service, international arrivals at US borders fell by 2.4 percent in 2024.
Why did US international arrivals fall in 2024
This decline is partly attributed to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which led to a Canadian travel boycott, impacting tourism in some states.
GPI Ranks US Among Least Peaceful Countries In 2025
The Global Peace Index (GPI) ranked the US among the least peaceful countries in 2025.
The GPI, which measures crime, conflict, and military spending in over 160 countries, ranked the US near the bottom.
Recall that in 2012, the US ranked 88th out of 153 countries. As of 2025, the US ranks 128th out of 163 countries.
The drop is tied to violent demonstrations, political unrest, weapons imports, and other areas where the US scores poorly.
Notably, Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on various countries, including Colombia, South Africa, China, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union, as part of his economic policy.
Notably, Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on various countries, including Colombia, South Africa, China, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union, as part of his economic policy.
The US has introduced new processes in its visa application process, including a requirement for nonimmigrant visa applicants to attend in-person interviews at US embassies or consulates.
Among the recent policies, the US has introduced a requirement for nonimmigrant visa applicants to attend in-person interviews at US embassies or consulates and provide their social media handles for the last 5 years.