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World's safest countries in a World War 3 scenario. (File/Representational)
World's safest countries: Besides numerous small conflicts, and the unending tensions between India and Pakistan, there are two major wars currently raging in the world– the Russia-Ukraine war, and the Israel-Iran war– both of which threaten to boil over into a wider conflict that could trigger World War 3, engulfing the entire globe in a catastrophic war.
But will be there still be any safe havens left when a global war breaks out and the bombs start falling? Well, according to the recently released 'Global Peace Index' 2025 report, these 10 countries will be the safest in a World War 3 scenario.
As per the report, countries with lowest corruption, flexible resources and a well-functioning administrative structure, are the safest countries in the world. Iceland, which has topped the Global Peace Index list since 2008, retains its spot as world's safest country, followed by Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, and Switzerland. Here are the 10 safest countries in the world, as per the Global Peace Index 2025: Iceland (Europe) Ireland (Europe) New Zealand (Oceania) Austria (Europe) Switzerland (Europe) Singapore (Asia) Portugal (Europe) Denmark (Europe) Slovenia (Europe) Finland (Europe)
Interestingly, eight of the 10 safest countries on the list are European nations, while Singapore is the sole Asian country considered safe enough to make the list. Which countries are the most unsafe?
Now, let take a look at the flip side of the coin and find out which countries are considered the most unsafe on the planet and face the most risk if World War 3 erupts.
According to the global peace index, Russia and Ukraine, which have been embroiled in a bloody war since February 2022, are the most unsafe countries in the world, and are at the most risk if a global war breaks out. They are followed Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, two African nations torn apart by years of civil war and violence. Here are the 10 most unsafe countries in the world, according to the index. Russia (Europe/Asia) Ukraine (Europe) Sudan (Africa) Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa) Yemen (West Asia) Afghanistan (Asia) Syria (West Asia) South Sudan (Africa) Israel (West Asia) Mali (Africa) What about India and Pakistan?
India and Pakistan, bitter enemies since 1947, who came to the brink of a major war last month following the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack, are ranked 115th and 144th, respectively, on the Global Peace Index 2025. India's rank remains unchanged from last year, while Pakistan has jumped one spot from last year's 145.
Islamabad is followed by its new 'friend', Turkey, which is ranked 146th on the list.
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