Updated on Thursday, May 26, 2011, 17:59
Tags: Global Peace Index, Peaceful place, India
Zeenews BureauNew Delhi: India is now in the ranking of most dangerous nations, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2011.
The Global Peace Index tracks 23 indicators, from military spending to crime levels to conflict and disputes with neighbours.
India India is amongst the 20 least peaceful nations in the world, along with Pakistan (146) and Afghanistan
The Global Peace Index tracks 23 indicators, from military spending to crime levels to conflict and disputes with neighbours.
"India India
Only three years after its financial meltdown destroyed its banks and prompted some of its first ever riots,Iceland returned to its position at the top of the list as world's most peaceful country by ousting New Zealand
Somalia falls to the bottom, replacing Iraq
Social unrest is making the world less peaceful for the third year running and economic strains could point to rising risks inChina
The Global Peace Index showed economic factors are at the heart of unrest including the "Arab Spring".
Rising food prices have helped trigger revolts inEgypt , Tunisia and elsewhere, with some leading to serious bloodshed, while austerity measures in Europe have also helped bring protesters on the streets.
There were some positive trends too. Despite conflict inIvory Coast and Libya and cross-border tensions between North and South Korea
Killelea also notes that the key country to watch was China, which could experience violent unrest if the economy slowed in the years ahead.
Well functioning governments, relatively homogenous societies and equitable distribution of wealth, good secondary education and press freedom were amongst the most important factors in ensuring peace, he said.
(With Agency’s inputs)
http://www.zeenews.com/news708778.html
Only three years after its financial meltdown destroyed its banks and prompted some of its first ever riots,
Social unrest is making the world less peaceful for the third year running and economic strains could point to rising risks in
The Global Peace Index showed economic factors are at the heart of unrest including the "Arab Spring".
Rising food prices have helped trigger revolts in
There were some positive trends too. Despite conflict in
Killelea also notes that the key country to watch was China, which could experience violent unrest if the economy slowed in the years ahead.
Well functioning governments, relatively homogenous societies and equitable distribution of wealth, good secondary education and press freedom were amongst the most important factors in ensuring peace, he said.
(With Agency’s inputs)
http://www.zeenews.com/news708778.html
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