Global Peace Index 2026: AI Warfare, Drone Attacks & Most Peaceful Countries | Steve Killelea, IEP

IEP Founder and Executive Chairman Steve Killelea AM, presents the Global Peace Index 2026 — the 20th edition of the world's leading measure of global peacefulness, covering 163 countries and territories. In this presentation, Killelea explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping modern warfare, including the sharp 11,500% escalation in drone attacks worldwide, and reveals which countries rank as the most peaceful — and least peaceful — in the world today. Key findings covered: How AI is being deployed in conflict, and what it means for the future of warfare The dramatic rise in drone attacks globally The world's most and least peaceful countries in 2026 The $21.81 trillion economic cost of violence to the global economy The Global Peace Index is produced annually by the Institute for Economics & Peace using 23 indicators across three domains: Societal Safety and Security, Ongoing Conflict, and Militarisation. Explore the full Global Peace Index 2026 report: https://www.visionofhumanity.org/wp-c... More from Vision of Humanity: https://www.visionofhumanity.org 📩 Subscribe to Future Trends, IEP's newsletter: https://futuretrends.email/sign-up/ #GlobalPeaceIndex #IEP #SteveKillelea #Peace #GreatFragmentation #AIWarfare #SafestCountries #peace #conflict