Global Peace Index

Launched by Australian Visionary, U.S. Peace Index Hits Year Two

Jim Luce | Posted 05.15.2012

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Jim Luce

The U.S. Peace Index was launched last year with the aim is to further understand the types of environments that are associated with peace and its economic impacts at a more specific regional level.

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Why 2013 Budgets Won't Cut It and the Untapped Treasury in Violence

Michael Shank | Posted 04.02.2012

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Michael Shank

Politicians need to realize that in the pursuit of available funds, there are untapped dividends available where they may least suspect it. Increasing the peace not only improves quality of life but the economy as well.

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Time for a Peace Industry and a Super PAC to Support It

Michael Shank | Posted 04.01.2012

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Michael Shank

I'm talking about the majority of businesses that perform better when poverty and violence is not prevalent. If financial incentives motivate politicos, then put some numbers on those dividends available from reducing violence.

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Honoring River Phoenix's Legacy Of Activism

Michael Shank | Posted 02.04.2012

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Michael Shank

Realizing that every moment must be used to leave the world a better place, River's activism in social justice, animal rights, environment and peace causes inspired what has become the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding.

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Ohio's Collective Bargaining Key to Becoming America's Heartland Again

Michael Shank | Posted 01.09.2012

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Michael Shank

Thanks to the U.S. tax, trade and labor policies of the last 30 years, the American heartland has suffered tremendously. Only now is Washington realizing how those policies have made it very difficult for most of America to simply "get by".

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Why 'Occupy Wall Street' Protests? America's High Rates of Poverty & Income Inequality

Michael Shank | Posted 12.11.2011

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Michael Shank

Reduce income inequality and you reduce the rates of every kind of social malaise that are draining our federal, state and local budgets and services. Eradicate both and you have a certain moneymaker for America.

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On 9/21/11 (UN Day of Peace): How Peaceful Is the World?

Michael Shank | Posted 11.21.2011

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Michael Shank

That the economics of peace have had such a hard time prevailing in policy conversations is, in part, because the dominant language, lobbies, and learning environments are all geared toward the mechanics of war.

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View The World's Least (And Most) Peaceful Nations

The Huffington Post | Curtis M. Wong | Posted 07.26.2011

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There are few bright spots in 2011's Global Peace Index, which reflects a more volatile planet in the wake of the Arab Spring. Prepared by the Ins...

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Muslims & Non-Muslims Hear about Terrorist Threat, Solutions at Harvard Club

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Luce

An accomplished and diverse group of people -- Muslim and non-Muslim -- who share a common concern about growing extremism and the threat it poses to ...

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Peace Through Moderation to Intro Counter-Extremism Strategies at Harvard Club

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Luce

The near-tragedy in Times Square reminded us that hatred is both home-grown and foreign-born. With this is in mind, a distinguished panel will discuss...

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PHOTOS: The World's 15 Most Peaceful Countries

Posted 05.25.2011

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New Zealanders have the distinction of living in the world's most peaceful nation, according to a new report released Thursday. Prepared by the Sydne...

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Why Women Are The Real Architects Of Peace

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Judith Rich

Want to really make strides and advance another cause at the same time? Appoint a female as our peacemaker-in-chief! It surely is a job cut out for a woman.

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Israel 4th Most Dangerous Country In World: Report

Haaretz | Posted 05.25.2011

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According to the Global Peace Index, released Wednesday, Israel ranks fourth to last among the 144 countries included in the index, an annual ranking ...

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