While crisis language can mobilise urgent action, it also risks limiting long-term solutions. Adam Day, Head of UNU-CPR, Geneva Office, calls for a shift toward constructive ideas like turbulence, adaptation & renewal to support sustained engagement and systemic change in global governance. The post It’s time for the UN to move beyond the language of crisis appeared first on Vision of Humanity.| Vision of Humanity
The Pacific is the most aid-reliant region in the world. Along with the impact of climate change, the geopolitical battle for influence there is also heating up. The post Aid and Influence in the Pacific Islands appeared first on Vision of Humanity.| Vision of Humanity
There is a growing sense that the UN is facing a legitimacy crisis amid shifts in public trust. Surveys show varying perceptions across countries. Albert Trithart, Senior Fellow and Head of Publications at IPI, and Felix Romier, Editorial Intern, analyse these trends. The post Is public trust in the UN falling? A look at global survey data appeared first on Vision of Humanity.| Vision of Humanity
A peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan marks a potentially historic turning point in a conflict that has defined the South Caucasus for nearly four decades – and a resolution of one of the world’s longstanding conflicts. The post Armenia-Azerbaijan: peace for a longstanding conflict appeared first on Vision of Humanity.| Vision of Humanity
After nearly a decade of civil war, Libya in the past few years has substantially reduced its levels of open conflict. However, this relative peace belies its extreme social fragility and fractured military and political landscape, which leaves it at heightened risk of renewed conflict.| Vision of Humanity
While we are yet to fully understand the long term impact of the pandemic, what has become apparent is just how complex the global socio economic system is.| Vision of Humanity
Data shows that peace and economic performance can be mutually reinforcing.| Vision of Humanity
In this extract from Peace In The Age Of Chaos, Steve Killelea explains how he created the Global Peace Index (GPI) in 2007.| Vision of Humanity
Vision of Humanity is a destination for peace providing analysis, data, and editorial through a lens of peace, security and development.| Vision of Humanity
From soil sensors being used to optimize farmer's yields, to thermostats, IoT Technologies are transforming the way we live and work. But security is an...| Vision of Humanity
The Global Peace Index 2025 highlights a set of critical escalation hotspots, regions where conflict risks are accelerating and could evolve into major wars.| Vision of Humanity
The GPI is comprised of 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators of peace from highly respected sources. Find out more.| Vision of Humanity
The two concepts that are at the core of all of IEP’s work: Introduction to Positive Peace and Systems Thinking.| Vision of Humanity
Gain insights to the 2024 Global Peace Index, findings shows the top ten most peaceful countries in the world.| Vision of Humanity
As global conflict intensifies to levels unseen since World War II, several countries that have resisted the rising violence trend are those where peacekeeping missions have previously succeeded. The post How peacekeeping success is still delivering for Namibia appeared first on Vision of Humanity.| Vision of Humanity
While nations focus on spending on defence, a network of quiet changemakers is growing, people at the grassroots who refuse to accept conflict as inevitable. The post Peace Starts With Us: inspiring stories of grassroots action appeared first on Vision of Humanity.| Vision of Humanity
Nine factors are of critical importance in transforming simmering hostilities into full-scale conflicts. The post Why Conflicts Escalate appeared first on Vision of Humanity.| Vision of Humanity
GPI 2025 Africa launch reveals peace challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting rising global conflicts, regional hotspots, and calls for investment in Positive Peace.| Vision of Humanity
Discover how Positive Peace deficits help predict global conflict by identifying hotspots & guiding preventive diplomacy and peacekeeping.| Vision of Humanity
In some of the world’s most fragile countries, foreign aid is crucial to the provision of education. Over 35 million children depend on it, and cuts could leave up to 14 million without completing primary school.| Vision of Humanity
More countries deteriorated in peacefulness over the past 12 months than improved. Here are the five countries that recorded the largest year-on-year declines, as major conflicts impact the rankings of Russia, Ukraine and Israel. The post The 5 Countries Most Deteriorated in Peacefulness in 2025: Rising Risks, Rapid Declines appeared first on Vision of Humanity.| Vision of Humanity
Among 74 countries that improved, five stood out with the most significant gains in peacefulness in GPI 2025. Full list.| Vision of Humanity
Which are the 10 least peaceful countries in 2025, and what conditions drive their low rankings? Insights from the Global Peace Index 2025.| Vision of Humanity
What are the 10 most peaceful countries in 2025, and why do these countries lead the way? Insights from the Global Peace Index 2025.| Vision of Humanity
The 2025 Global Peace Index reveals 'The Great Fragmentation' - a sharp decline in global peace driven by rising conflicts, shifting power, and new warfare risks.| Vision of Humanity
IEP & UNESCO research delves into the intricate links between intercultural dialogue and conflict prevention, providing invaluable insights for policymakers & peacebuilders.| Vision of Humanity
Discover how your actions can contribute to building a culture of peace and drive positive change in your community and beyond.| Vision of Humanity
Applications are now being accepted for the inaugural Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme.| Vision of Humanity
Understanding the different definitions of peace is crucial for peacebuilders.| Vision of Humanity
As donor countries reduce aid budgets, and recipient countries struggle to repay their debt, the risk of economic disruption and social unrest is intensifying.| Vision of Humanity
Once a pillar of global cooperation, international aid now finds itself under intense scrutiny as governments reassess their commitments in the face of rising domestic and security concerns, with concerning implications for recipient nations.| Vision of Humanity
The recruitment and indoctrination of youth by extremist groups are evolving rapidly, and traditional counter-extremism have struggled to keep pace, writes Cecilia Polizzi.| Vision of Humanity
New hotspots are emerging in the battle for influence between super powers China and the US, including the Panama Canal, space, trade and intellectual property.| Vision of Humanity
Explore how rising developing nation debt, coupled with slow economic growth and rising interest payments, is impacting global stability.| Vision of Humanity
The eight Pillars of Positive Peace, were derived from the datasets that had the strongest correlation with internal peacefulness.| Vision of Humanity
There are currently 56 conflicts, the most since World War II. They have become more international with 92 countries involved in conflicts outside their borders, the most since the GPI’s inception.| Vision of Humanity
GPI presents the most comprehensive data-driven analysis to-date on trends in peace. Most & least peaceful countries in the world. View Map.| Vision of Humanity
