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The challenge of measuring peace

All too often, indexes do not have clear definitions of what they are measuring, which leaves them open to criticism of subjectivity or leads to ambiguous outcomes.

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Trusting machines versus humans. We must understand the difference

Scepticism of machines is pervasive, writes César A. Hidalgo.

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Trusting machines versus humans. We must understand the difference
Global Terrorism Index 2020

Global Terrorism Index 2020

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January 21, 2021

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EditorialHumanitarian responses need to change as wars get longer
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January 21, 2021

Humanitarian responses need to change as wars get longer

Protracted conflict could make wars a tragic part of life for some, writes David Tuck.

EditorialSub-Saharan Africa sees surge in terrorism
Terrorism
January 20, 2021

Sub-Saharan Africa sees surge in terrorism

There has been a significant escalation in violence in sub-Saharan African countries.

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There is a great deal of disparity in how ecological threats will affect countries.
The economics of not being kidnapped
Economists on Peace

The economics of not being kidnapped

How important is religion to understanding peace?
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How important is religion to understanding peace?

Country close-up: Terrorism in Somalia
Terrorism

Country close-up: Terrorism in Somalia

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Peace In The Age Of Chaos

Peace In The Age Of Chaos is the debut book from Steve Killelea, founder of Vision of Humanity, the Global Peace Index & the Institute for Economics & Peace.
Moving towards sustainable agricultural policy making
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Moving towards sustainable agricultural policy making

Systems thinking and a new paradigm for problem solving
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Systems thinking and a new paradigm for problem solving

Working towards world peace
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Working towards world peace