Global Peace Index: World Has Grown More Violent In The Past Six Years

Global Peace Index 2013: The Full List -- The Guardian

The Global Peace Index for 2013 shows how world peace has changed over time - unsurprisingly, the violent conflict in Syria has had a big impact on the findings

The world has become a less peaceful place according to the Institute for Economics and Peace. In their annual report, the Global Peace Index, they rank 162 countries by measuring security in society, the extent of conflict and the degree of militarisation. This year's report reinforces a longer term pattern they have noted: since 2008 levels of peace have fallen by 5%.

Their findings are not altogether bleak. While the number and intensity of internal conflicts has risen in recent years, hostility between states has fallen. Overall, they found that 110 states have become less peaceful and that 48 have become more so.

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Global Peace Index -- Institute For Economics And Peace
World Has Grown More Violent In The Past Six Years - Global Peace Index -- Reuters
World is a less peaceful place in 2013: Study -- CBS
2013 Global Peace Index indicates the world less peaceful -- UPI
World less peaceful than five years ago -- Asia Times
World less peaceful in 2013 - report -- Defence Web
Kenya 136 out of 162 in 2013 Global Peace Index -- KBC.co.ke
India among world’s most violent places: Study -- Times of India
Russia 155th in 2013 Global Peace Index -- RIA Novosti
U.S. among nations less likely to pursue peace -- Washington Times
For Peace & Stability, The U.S. Ranks Last -- Forbes