Geneva, 11 December 2025: What happens when you take 21 years of data for 56 fragile & conflict-affected countries, fuel it with over 50,000 webpages & 29,000 documents, and power it with AI? The Peace Navigator, an AI platform from Principles for Peace. The navigator goes beyond static data points & descriptive reports, structuring insights through the Principles for Peace, a compass that turns analysis into actionable guidance for making peace last. Previewed at Geneva Peace Week, it is now launching publicly for a beta trial (available to all) for the next three months. You can find it here.

In a world more torn apart by conflict than ever, new approaches are needed to bring warring actors to the table and not only stop fighting but build long-term peace. That is where Principles for Peace comes in: with new standards and new methodologies, new tech-driven concepts and tools, we are changing the way peacebuilding is done in Geneva and around the world. The latest: an AI-powered platform named the Peace Navigator. The Navigator translates the Eight Principles for Peace (developed over two years with thousands of stakeholders in more than 60 countries) into 40 rigorously validated indicators. It combines data from trusted sources such as Gallup, V-Dem, Freedom House, and the World Bank with AI-driven analysis of more than 50,000 webpages and 29,000 documents from 56 fragile and conflict-affected countries over 21 years.

It provides situational awareness, tracks legitimacy trends, and supports early warning and course correction. The Navigator features a dashboard with in-depth information on all 56 countries based on the 40 indicators, but also a chat feature that allows users to ask questions on on-the-ground situations and context, compare countries on different metrics and dig into specific peace challenges with AI-powered analysis that identifies patterns, simulates scenarios, and provides strategic guidance for adaptation.

Unlike conventional dashboards, the Peace Navigator evolves with its users. It continuously integrates new data streams and learning, producing tailored insights for a wide range of actors – national governments, donors, mediators, civil society, and field-level implementers. By fusing structured measurement with live context, the Navigator enables actors to move beyond static analysis and respond with clarity, agility, and strategic foresight.

The beta trial runs through March 2026: it is available at www.peacenavigator.org and also by scanning the QR code below.

FAQs
About the Peace Navigator

What is the Peace Navigator? The Peace Navigator is an AI-powered decision-support platform developed by Principles for Peace. It combines 21 years of quantitative data from 56 fragile and conflict-affected countries with AI-driven analysis of over 50,000 webpages and 29,000 documents to provide real-time insights for peacebuilders, donors, governments, and civil society.

How is the Peace Navigator different from other peace indexes or dashboards? Unlike static indexes that rank countries, the Peace Navigator is a dynamic, interactive tool designed to support decision-making. It doesn’t just provide snapshots of peace conditions: it offers actionable insights, scenario simulations, trend analysis, and strategic guidance to help users anticipate challenges, test options, and adjust strategies in real time.

What are the Eight Principles for Peace? The Principles for Peace (P4P) offer a new, evidence- based approach to building sustainable peace. They function as a diagnostic framework that helps actors assess and recalibrate their strategies in response to the evolving nature of conflict. In an era where conflicts are increasingly complex—shaped by diverse actors, agendas, and dynamics— traditional approaches are often no longer sufficient.

Developed through an unprecedented four-year global consultation process, the P4P represent the essential ingredients for lasting peace. They are the result of engagement with stakeholders from 60 countries and 250 organisations, supported by insights from more than 700 case studies. This depth of participation ensures that the Principles are rooted in rigorous research, broad inclusivity, and real-world experience.

The Eight Principles for Peace are: Legitimacy, Subsidiarity, Pluralism, Accountable Security, Hybrid and Integrated Solutions, Humility, Dignity, and Solidarity.

Which countries does the Peace Navigator cover? The Peace Navigator currently covers 56 fragile and conflict-affected countries, with plans to expand coverage in 2026.

What can I do with the Peace Navigator? Users can explore an interactive dashboard with 40  indicators across all 56 countries, ask questions through an AI-powered chat feature, compare countries on different metrics, track legitimacy trends over time, conduct risk assessments and early warnings, simulate scenarios and test strategic options, and receive strategic guidance grounded in the Principles for Peace.

Who is the Peace Navigator designed for? The platform is designed for national governments, multilateral agencies, donors, mediators, civil society organizations, security actors, and field-level implementers working in peace and security.

Is the Peace Navigator free to use? Yes, the beta trial running from December 2025 through March 2026 is free and open to all users. It can be accessed at www.peacenavigator.org.

What data sources does the Peace Navigator use? The Navigator draws on trusted global data sources including Gallup, V-Dem, Freedom House, and the World Bank, combined with AI analysis of curated qualitative sources including reports, field research, expert commentary, and continuously updated open-source information.

How does the AI chat feature work? The chat feature allows users to ask questions about specific countries, peace processes, or indicators. The AI analyzes both quantitative data and qualitative sources to provide clear, contextualized answers with source citations, helping users understand on-the-ground situations and emerging trends.

Will the Peace Navigator evolve over time? Yes. The Peace Navigator continuously integrates new data streams and learning. During 2026, we plan to develop additional modules including Mediation Support, a Peace & Development Strategy Companion, Scenario Planning Suite, and Joint Review Mode.

How can I provide feedback during the beta trial? There is a pop-up window that will ask users a short list of questions. These questions will be anonymous, to protect user data,

Who developed the Peace Navigator? The Peace Navigator was developed by Principles for Peace in partnership with the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) and independent AI
developers.