Russia's invasion of Ukraine and global uncertainty around COVID-19 prompted to deteriorating indicators of peace around the world. 9News
The Institute for Economics and Peace has released its 16th annual Global Peace Index, analysing the state of unrest and war around the world.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and global uncertainty around COVID-19, prompted to deteriorating indicators of peace around the world, though there were some promising signs.The GPI recorded that militarisation improved globally, despite commitments from numerous countries - including Australia - to increase military spending.The US reached its lowest level of peacefulness since 2008, due largely to increased internal conflict.
Australia experienced a significant fall down the rankings, dropping nine places to 27, of 163 nations surveyed. The GPI noted Australia had recorded a significant deterioration in relations with neighbouring countries - perhaps a knock-on effect of Canberra's ongoing frosty relations with Beijing.Iceland took out the top spot for "most peaceful" country, as it has since 2008.For the fifth consecutive year, Afghanistan is the least peaceful country, followed by Yemen, Syria, Russia and South Sudan.
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