The United States has been ranked among the least peaceful nations in the world in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), sparking widespread discussion across social media.

The GPI, which evaluates more than 160 countries based on crime levels, domestic and international conflict, and military spending, placed the US near the bottom of the list. In 2012, the country ranked 88th out of 153 nations, but as of 2025, it has fallen to 128th out of 163 countries. Analysts link the slide to political unrest, rising violent demonstrations, and increased weapons imports.

This comes as new data from the Congressional Research Service shows that international arrivals at US borders dropped by 2.4 percent in 2024. The decline is partly attributed to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which triggered a Canadian travel boycott and hurt tourism in several states.

Trump’s administration has also tightened immigration rules, introducing measures such as mandatory in-person interviews for nonimmigrant visa applicants and requiring them to disclose all social media handles from the past five years. Officials say the changes are aimed at bolstering national security and strengthening border controls.

Together, these developments paint a picture of a country facing internal tensions and stricter entry requirements—factors that continue to shape global perceptions of the United States.