America ranks low in 'Peace Index'

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America ranks low in 'Peace Index'

>From Times Wire Reports

May 31, 2007

 

 

The United States is among the least peaceful nations in the world,

ranking 96th between Yemen and Iran, according to an index of 121

countries.

 

According to the Global Peace Index, created by the Economist

Intelligence Unit, Norway is the most peaceful nation and Iraq is the

least, just after Russia, Israel and Sudan.

 

The index was compiled based on 24 indicators. They included the

number of wars in which a country was involved, arms sales, violent

crimes and relations with neighboring countries.

 

Fifteen of the top 20 most peaceful nations are in Western Europe, and

higher income appeared to lead to higher levels of peace.

 

 

“The Earth is not dying - she is being killed. And those who are killing her

have names and addresses.†— Utah Phillips

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At last...........an accurate poll! The Valley Vegan..............fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: America ranks low in 'Peace Index'>From Times Wire ReportsMay 31, 2007The United States is among the least peaceful nations in the world,ranking 96th between Yemen and Iran, according to an index of 121countries.According to the Global Peace Index, created by the EconomistIntelligence Unit, Norway is the most peaceful nation and Iraq is

theleast, just after Russia, Israel and Sudan.The index was compiled based on 24 indicators. They included thenumber of wars in which a country was involved, arms sales, violentcrimes and relations with neighboring countries.Fifteen of the top 20 most peaceful nations are in Western Europe, andhigher income appeared to lead to higher levels of peace.“The Earth is not dying - she is being killed. And those who are killing her have names and addresses.†— Utah Phillips Peter H

 

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