Countries likely to deteriorate in peace

2014 witnessed increased tensions in the Ukraine, ongoing conflict in Syria, civil war in South Sudan and increased intensity of terrorist activity in Afghanistan, Iraq, the Philippines and Libya. 
 

All these contributed to the world becoming slightly less peaceful. Syria overtook Afghanistan as the least peaceful nation while South Sudan experienced the largest peace decline. Georgia had the most improved score. Iceland tops the index again, with several other Nordic and alpine countries also faring well.

1.    Iceland

2.    Denmark

3.    Austria

4.    New Zealand

5.    Switzerland

6.    Finland

7.    Canada

8.    Japan

9.    Belgium

10. Norway

And countries likely to deteriorate in peace over the next two years are:

1.    Zambia

2.    Haiti

3.    Argentina

4.    Chad

5.    Bosnia

6.    Herzegovina

7.    Nepal

8.    Burundi

9.    Georgia

10. Liberia

11. Qatar 

Derick Matsengarwodzi is a communication consultant and founder of The Aloe Media – a communications entity. An ardent researcher and media devotee – you can interact with him through: http://tinzwei.blogspot.com or http://thehealthoracle.blogspot.com. Facebook or email: derickmats@gmail.com.