Global Peace Index 2008

An interesting index that groups together a number of interrelated initiatives focused on global peace. The index is published by a group that identifies itself as “Vision of Humanity groups together a number of interrelated initiatives focused on global peace. It brings a strategic approach to raising the world’s attention and awareness around the importance of peacefulness to humanity’s survival in the 21st century.”

The index ranks countries in some very interesting areas:

Level of distrust in other citizens

Number of homicides per 100,000 people

Ease of access to weapons of minor destruction

Respect for human rights

Potential for terrorist acts

Aggregate number of heavy weapons per 100,000 people

Number of visitors as % of domestic population

Net Migration (% of total population)

The extent of regional integration

Hostility to foreigners/private property

Importance of religion in national life

Willingness to fight

Number of paramilitary personnel per 100,000 people

In this age of globalization, it’s important to know the world around you.
You can find the index at: http://www.visionofhumanity.org/gpi/resu…