The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has improved its position in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026, ranking 44th out of 163 countries, up five places from last year, according to the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). Published by the IEP, the index assesses countries based on 23 indicators, including levels of crime, internal conflict, public safety,… The post Kazakhstan Rises to 44th in Global Peace Index 2026 appear...