According to the 2023 Global Peace Index released by the Australia-based Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), Turkey ranks 147th out of 163 countries, sharing this position with Iran. In the European category, which includes 36 countries, Turkey ranks last.

The index, which identifies Iceland as the "most peaceful" country, is constructed based on 23 indicators that include factors such as deaths in domestic or international conflicts, homicide rates, level of militarization, arms exports, terrorism, political stability, and number of prisoners.

“Turkey remains the least peaceful country in the region and is the only European country ranked outside the top half of the index. The country experienced a 1.7 per cent decrease in its overall score, which was led by deterioration in the Ongoing Conflict and Safety and Security domains. This is the least peaceful Turkey has been since the inception of the GPI in 2008. The deterioration in peacefulness was driven by the deaths from external conflict and the incarceration rate indicators, which rose 46.3 and 12.3 per cent respectively. Turkey has also been one of the most active exporters of military technology in the past few years, particularly drones, which led to its weapons exports indicator deteriorating,” according to the index.

The report highlights that countries like Turkey are increasingly getting involved in conflicts within their regions. The report mentions that several countries of intermediate stature are increasingly engaging in regional conflicts, and this pattern is expected to persist over the next ten years.

Turkey stands out as a good example among emerging middle powers, actively pursuing the expansion of its influence, according to the report. This endeavor extends beyond its immediate surroundings, encompassing distant regions such as Somalia and Libya, in addition to its involvement in conflicts like those in Syria and Nagorno-Karabakh.