Global Peace Index:
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The Global Peace Index is released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), an international think tank.
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Aim: The index presents the most comprehensive analysis of trends in peace. It ranks countries according to their levels of peacefulness and identifies potential determinants of peace.
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Coverage: The index measures the peacefulness of 163 countries and territories. It covers 99.7% of the world’s population.
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Parameters: The index is composed of 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators from highly respected sources. These indicators are grouped into three key domains:
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ongoing conflict
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safety and security and
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militarization
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Key Takeaways from the index:
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Iceland has topped the peace index.
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Afghanistan is the least peaceful country in the world for the fourth consecutive year.
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India has been ranked 135th in the 2021 Global Peace Index.