EDITORIAL

Despite gains in health and education, wealth gap widens between rich and poor

The past three decades have seen remarkable progress in health and education globally, particularly in low-income countries. Yet income growth has often failed to keep up, leaving countries exposed and fragile, especially given mounting cuts to foreign aid.

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GLOBAL PEACE INDEX 2025

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The Arms Industry: Exactly How Global is Arms Production?

Gauging global arms production is not easy. When the most reliable source of data reports by company, rather than country, it's difficult to...

Fair Trade for Peace: Lush Cosmetics and Colombian Peace Community

In Colombia’s conflict-ridden Urabá region, the Peace Community of San José de Apartadó chose non-violence over armed allegiance. Since 2010,...

The Economic Impact of Violence in 2025
Analysis
August 28, 2025

The Economic Impact of Violence in 2025

This article tracks the economic impact of violence and is updated annually with the latest data from the Global Peace Index (GPI) report.

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The Economic Impact of Violence in 2025
Analysis
August 28, 2025

The Economic Impact of Violence in 2025

This article tracks the economic impact of violence and is updated annually with the latest data...

Technology and modern warfare: How drones and AI are transforming conflict

The world has entered a new era where inexpensive, commercially available tools can undermine even...

Escalation hotspots: Where conflict risks are rising most rapidly

The Global Peace Index 2025 highlights a set of critical escalation hotspots, regions where...

The world’s dependency on Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is increasing 

Despite its relatively small footprint in global trade, Taiwan holds an outsized role in the...

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