Question

According to the Global Peace Index 2024, which of the following statements correctly reflects global peace trends since 2008?

• A. All three GPI domains have steadily improved since 2008
• B. The average country score has improved by 4.5% since 2008
• C. Ongoing Conflict and Safety & Security have deteriorated, while Militarisation has improved
• D. The number of countries showing improvement exceeds those showing deterioration

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Ongoing Conflict and Safety & Security have deteriorated, while Militarisation has improved

Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024

• The Global Peace Index is an annual report published by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP).

• It ranks countries based on their level of peacefulness.

• Since 2008, the GPI indicates a general deterioration in two key areas: Ongoing Conflict and Safety & Security.

• This suggests an increase in internal and external conflicts, as well as a decline in the general sense of safety and security experienced by populations worldwide.

• Conversely, the index shows an improvement in the Militarisation indicator.

• This implies that countries have, on average, reduced their military expenditure, armed personnel, and arms imports/exports, or other factors related to militarisation have decreased.

• These trends highlight a complex global security landscape where certain aspects of peace are declining while others are improving.

• It is important to note that the GPI assesses peace across three domains: a peaceful society (including safety & security and ongoing conflict), a safe and secure society, and a domestically and internationally involved society (including militarisation).