Global Influence Index 2026 – Where Does Israel Rank
This ranking, based on research by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, reflects not only objective indicators such as GDP or defense budget, but also the perception of countries' influence by the international…
Assessment
Israel slipped one spot to 11th in the 2026 Global Influence Index, a ranking produced by Wharton that blends hard metrics like GDP and defense budgets with public perception across 33 countries. The shift is narrow: Israel scored 56.4 points, just behind the UAE at 58.6, which took 10th place. The index captures how influence is perceived globally, not just measured, making perception itself a geopolitical variable. The key question is whether this marginal decline reflects a durable trend or a statistical blip, and how Israel's standing compares to broader shifts in the global balance of power.