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What does it truly mean to build peace? In this episode, we move beyond the narrow definition of peace as merely the absence of war, and explore the transformative vision of positive peace — a concept rooted in justice, inclusion, and systemic resilience. Drawing on the work of the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), we unpack the Eight Pillars of Positive Peace and examine how they offer a data-driven roadmap for building societies that thrive, not just survive.We discuss the origins of positive peace in Johan Galtung's foundational work, and explore how the IEP operationalises this idea through its influential reports, including the Global Peace Index and Positive Peace Report. For changemakers working across sectors — from education and advocacy to public policy and social enterprise — this framework offers strategic insight into how to foster lasting stability and human flourishing.

What is the most peaceful country in the world? Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin look at the Institute for Economics and Peace, and how they measure peaceful countries.http://spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.

Where does the US rank out of 163 countries on the Global Peace Index? On this special MLK Holiday episode of Amplify Peace Radio, Lisa and Larry Horton dive into the answer while reflecting on their favorite quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Together, they explore the profound connections between peace, service, and personal responsibility. Larry shares insights from his work as a Rotary Peace Activator and discusses how individuals, no matter their role, can create a ripple effect of positive change. Tune in to hear inspiring stories, practical takeaways, and a powerful reminder of the role each of us plays in building peace in our communities and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where does the US rank out of 163 countries on the Global Peace Index? On this special MLK Holiday episode of Amplify Peace Radio, Lisa and Larry Horton dive into the answer while reflecting on their favorite quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Together, they explore the profound connections between peace, service, and personal responsibility. Larry shares insights from his work as a Rotary Peace Activator and discusses how individuals, no matter their role, can create a ripple effect of positive change. Tune in to hear inspiring stories, practical takeaways, and a powerful reminder of the role each of us plays in building peace in our communities and beyond.

Barbara Gaughen-Muller Interviews Helen Peacock "Discusses the Global Peace Index - A Wake-Up Call" by Barbara Gaughen-Muller

Steve Killelea, founder of the Institute of Economics and Peace, talks about this year's Global Peace Index. On this week's episode is the Australian entrepreneur Steve Killelea, founder of the Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP), and the first recipient of Luxembourg's Outstanding Technology for Peace award in 2016. Steve gave the keynote speech on this year's Global Peace Index at the Luxembourg Peace Prize in MUDAM in June. Steve created the software company IR in 1988 which went on to be listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 2000. He also set up a Venture Capital fund. After making a substantial amount of money, his family moved into philanthropy, setting up The Charitable Foundation in 2000, the Global Peace Index in 2007, and the Institute for Economics and Peace in 2013. The Charitable Foundation helps vulnerable people with Developmental Aid, with over 280 successful projects directly benefiting 3.7m people. Steve's wife, Deborah, runs this and has expanded the charity to focus on working with thousands of traumatised children through play therapy. The Institute for Economics and Peace came about through Steve's observations of War related poverty, and a lack of research behind a ranking for the world's most peaceful nations. “What I realised as a businessman, when I think ‘What are the most peaceful nations in the world?' and it hasn't been done, [was] then how much do we know about peace? If you can't measure something, can you truly understand it? If you can't measure it, how do you know if your actions are helping you, or hindering you?” Steve's keynote at MUDAM presented the most recent Global Peace Index (GPI), which is the most comprehensive data analysis on peace, economic value, and trends. This work covers 99.7% of the world's population and is supported by 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators from highly respected sources. The most peaceful country in the world is currently Iceland, followed by Ireland, Austria, New Zealand and Singapore, with the bottom half composed of Israel, Mali, Syria, Russia, the Congo, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and South Sudan. When looking at the most and least peaceful nations, Steve mentions a widening gap known as ‘the global inequality of peace', with the higher and lower ranking nations respectively continuing to improve or worsen. The most improved countries are El Salvador, the UAE, Greece, Myanmar, and Nicaragua, while the most deteriorated are Ukraine, Israel, and Palestine. How is peace itself measured? Through ‘the absence of violence' or ‘fear of violence'. Steve explains how the three domains of internal safety and security, levels of ongoing conflict, and levels of militarisation, join together to create the GPI, itself holding 23 different measures of peace. Conflicts are also classified, with a conflict being a dispute involving more than 25 deaths but under 1000, as that then becomes a war. Terrorism occurs within conflicts, with 92% of terrorism based deaths occurring in that manner last year, but as an attack on civilians unengaged in the dispute and with the aim to send a greater message outside of those involved. Although the current European climate feels unsettled, it still sits on top as the most peaceful continent, although two-thirds of the countries have fallen in terms of their own sense of peace, partly due to the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war including neighbouring tensions and increased military expenditures. With a global economy, local conflicts can have ripple effects worldwide, with refugees, industry, shipping and travel delays as just some of the reasons. Moving to his entrepreneurial background, Steve advises companies to assess the risk factors for establishing expansions in foreign countries, such as GPI ranking or underlying peace factors to combat the instability of the global economy. This year's report is described as “the most sobering report we've put out”, with a peak since WWII of 56 conflicts, 92 countries engaged in beyond-border conflicts and the most since the GPI's inception, with the majority of these remaining unsolved. In the 1970s, 49% of all conflicts ended in a victory from either the Government or a rebel group, dropping to 9% in the 2010s. Peace agreements were a result of 23% of conflicts in the 1970s, dropping to 4% in the 2010s. The trends of ending conflicts are typically through the lack of resolution or becoming a ‘frozen conflict', which accounts for 87% of modern conflicts. The most peaceful resolution may not always maintain the greatest longevity. Looking at the economic effects on counties with a lack of resolution or remaining in the frozen state, Steve recalls his own experience working in Laos, and the difficulty transporting goods or farmers being unsafe to plant crops due to militarisation. The manufacturing sector is placed on hold due to the transition to a war economy. “The defence industry is not in itself bad, because obviously we do not live in a peaceful world.” The defence industry creates peace in protecting from outside aggressors, as do alliances, but spending an extra $10bn in Steve's example of a battleship, is useful if used, while remaining unused creates extra spending in labour and additional maintenance where the money could be diverted to business stimulus, education, and health, which would be more productive economic outcomes. The question is not in the necessary defence spending, but on the right balance with other sectors. The cost of violence for the global economy in 2023 was $19.1tn and the equivalent of 13.5% of global GDP, which when reduced by 10% equals $1.9tn or the same as adding 3 new economies into the world. Another way to look at that would be the 1% or $190bn is roughly the same cost as overseas developmental spending last year, yet the most striking statistic, 0.1% of that, is the peace keeping expenditure of 2023. “The message I have” says Steve, “is how can we put more money into preventative measures, particularly in the areas of conflicts which are easy to solve, or conflicts which haven't erupted yet but where the conditions are fragile. If we could spend more money in those areas I think that would be excellent.” Countries at risk of conflict expansion including Egypt, Israel, Iran, Jordan, and Lebanon are likely to create ripple effects of recession, refugees, and terrorism, into local and global economies. Concerning refugees, the flow based on conflicts is increasing, from 75m at the start of GPI calculations to 120m currently. As conflicts develop over time and territories, refugees are unlikely to return soon after their departure, unlike natural disaster based immigration. When assessing common patterns of violence in different areas, Steve comments on the differences between the example of Middle Eastern countries locked into war based violence compared to Latin America under cartel or gang related violence. However, it is not all negative news. Homicide is improving yearly with 112 countries scoring significantly better than previous years. The civilian perception of crime is also improving, with 96 countries noticing a positive trend last year. Steve notes that “How you fight the war shapes how it goes after that.”What is the reconstruction program? When looking at Iraq or Afghanistan the large amount of money invested into reconstruction was not done correctly, and in a high tension environment this can lead to a rehashing of conflict. The ideal way of solving conflicts is not only through the military, but also a humanitarian approach. Assessing the grievances of the civilians and other involved groups; seeing how they can be satisfied is more likely to lead to sustained peace. Another talk point was in the nature of having allies, determining where your natural allies are, specifically looking at China. China, like every country has allies with which it works well with, but its natural allies lie more with advanced Western democracies due to their similarities in terms of philosophy and approaches, rather than Authoritarian regimes. Over a lifetime of philanthropic work, Steve credits watching the transformation of people's lives behind his hope and drive to continue carrying out his missions. A small act such as increasing water supply can massively increase the wealth of an impoverished population in a remote area and make a huge difference into people's lives. Other highlights for him include the rehabilitation of child soldiers in Uganda or water projects in Laos dropping death rate and disease levels. When living in the West, we see the images of these conflicts, but Steve says “we don't really understand how horrific the impact actually is.” For an average of less than $20 a head, a life can be saved, making the results “staggering”. Despite language and culture barriers, Steve describes the logistics and ground work as “pretty simple”. His foundations will partner with other groups already working on the ground in the affected areas, as well as always having a trusted translator. Throughout all his travels, Uganda and Kenya are the countries he finds most fascinating, but still sees an issue in Africa's governance, specifically corruption. Steve says that after a certain amount of money, there isn't much more that one needs. As his legacy, Steve says his work is “not about me, it's a ripple effect. We do things in our lives that have ripples that carry on. Your legacy is really the result of your actions. Thinking too much about your personal legacy isn't even smart. https://www.economicsandpeace.org/about/ https://luxembourgpeaceprize.org/ https://thecharitablefoundation.org/ https://www.economicsandpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GPI-2024-web.pdf

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW,  we are joined by Michael Collins, Executive Director, The Americas at the Institute for Economics & Peace. He highlights the 18th edition of the annual Global Peace Index (GPI), produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP).  The index is the world's leading measure of peacefulness, and “reveals that the world is at a crossroads and without concerted effort, there is a risk of a surge in major conflicts.”

Querida comunidad, el Institute for Economics & Peace saca el Global Peace Index donde miden los países más seguros e inseguros del mundo. Hoy les hablo sobre los 10 más seguros. España mejora diez posiciones. En el podcast te estoy hablando sobre la conferencia de Antxo https://conneighting.8belts.com/evento?utm_campaign=influencer_invitacion_evento_26_junio_2024_cemasar&utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=cemasar Aquí tienes toda la info del viaje a Islandia, cualquier duda me dices. Solamente seremos 12 personas. Es un viajazo, la verdad.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EpZgIRfQDfpWVzrXt74xBz_uy-04j1J2/view?usp=sharing Este es el increíble viaje a Tanzania. 10 días inolvidables. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oyepGRsFEfwS20rq-57TCz-1ekKeMW1b/view?usp=drivesdk máximo 12 personas.  Pregúntame lo que necesites.  En estas semanas estoy comenzando un curso de inglés de entre todos los que me han propuesto, te dejo por aquí el link.  https://conneighting.8belts.com/aprender-af/?a_aid=cemasar&a_bid=8c43a338 Si te quieres apuntar al viaje de Islandia puente de diciembre o México noche de los muertos, mándame un mensaje por fi. Pero además puedes dejarme un nota de audio de hasta un minuto haciendo clic en este link. https://anchor.fm/cesar-sar/message Otra manera de hacerlo es enviarme una nota de voz de hasta 1 minuto por mi cuenta de Instagram o Facebook.  Y ya lo más de lo más sería que me dieras 5 estrellas y dejases una reseña, 30 segundos para tí, una gran ayuda para mí.  Si quieres contarme algo puedes escribirme a viajes@cesarsar.com  Si quieres contratar mis servicios como viajero consultor es el mismo email, pongo a tu servicio mi experiencia por 135 países en todos los continentes, y es que 3 vueltas al mundo dan para mucho. Puedo ayudarte a organizar tu próximo viajazo, para que aciertes, para que disfrutes, para que vivas, para que sueñes, porque pocas cosas dan tanta satisfacción como un buen viaje. Además podemos compartir redes: https://www.facebook.com/CesarSar/ https://www.instagram.com/sarworldpress/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC55ZMnqfOlSc7uWbIEM4bDw Y si te gusta la serie y quieres ayudar más, puedes dejar otro comentario en esta publicación de BuenViaje en IG https://www.instagram.com/p/CrKqoyzubKZ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Un abrazo, compartir es vivir.  #Viajes #ViajesBarartos #Viajes #Viajessostenibles #Consejosdeviajes #Viajesfelices #Podcastdeviajes #Vueltaalmundo 

In this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown takes on the heavy subject of global peace—or the lack thereof—in 2024. The discussion opens with a grim statistic: conflict-related deaths in the first four months of the year have reached 47,000, potentially setting a record since the Rwandan genocide. Brown is joined by Thomas Morgan, who discusses the findings of the 18th Global Peace Index (GPI). Morgan explains the GPI's purpose and methodology, noting a general decline in global peacefulness over the past 16 years.Morgan outlines the three domains of the GPI—safety and security, ongoing conflict, and militarisation—highlighting the technological changes and geopolitical shifts contributing to increased conflicts. He emphasises the rise of asymmetric warfare and the increased involvement of non-state actors. The discussion also touches on specific conflicts in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Gaza, Myanmar, and Haiti, illustrating the complex, multifaceted nature of modern conflicts.Brown and Morgan also discuss the contrasting paths of El Salvador and Haiti regarding gang violence and governance, noting the former's controversial yet effective short-term strategies. They explore the balance between reducing violence and maintaining civil liberties, with Morgan asserting that long-term peace is typically achieved through democratic means rather than authoritarian measures.Finally, the episode provides a detailed look at the top and bottom countries in the GPI, with Iceland, Ireland, Austria, New Zealand, and Singapore being the most peaceful, and Yemen, Sudan, South Sudan, Afghanistan, and Ukraine being the least. The UK and US are examined for their rankings and inherent issues, including violent crime and geopolitical involvement.Relevant Quotes"The overall trend of peacefulness is a negative one. We've seen a deterioration in the level of global peacefulness over the past 16 years." – Thomas Morgan"The rise of asymmetric warfare and new technologies like drones makes it easier for smaller states and insurgent groups to be involved in conflict." – Thomas Morgan"Conflicts now tend to fizzle out or become frozen, rather than ending decisively as they did in the past." – Thomas Morgan"El Salvador's approach to reducing violence through mass incarceration has been effective short-term, but the challenge is ensuring sustained peace." – Thomas Morgan"It's possible to achieve a certain amount of peace through authoritarian measures, but long-term peace is more likely in full democracies with respect for civil rights." – Thomas MorganFurther ReadingGlobal Peace Index 2024For those interested in deeper insights, head over to Vision of Humanity and explore the comprehensive reports that Thomas Morgan mentioned. If you enjoy this podcast, consider supporting it on roifield.Substack.com or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global levels of peace deteriorated at historic rates over the past year, according to new data from the Institute for Economics & Peace. The independent think tank compared levels of peacefulness across 163 countries for its annual Global Peace Index, finding global conflicts have reached their highest rate since World War II. But how do you define peace, and how is it measured? The Institute for Economics and Peace Executive Director Americas Michael Collins joins us in the deep dive. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you measure peace in a country? Do you look at the rates of violent crime? Assess the justice system? What about freedom of the press, the health of the economy, or general happiness?  Today's guest, Steve Killelea, is the founder and Executive Chairman of the Institute for Economics and Peace, an internationally renowned think tank. Each year, IEP publishes the Global Peace Index and the Positive Peace Index.  IEP researchers draw on reems of data to determine how the world is doing when it comes to peace. They also study the elements that make for peaceful societies: things like strong social cohesion, satisfaction with living standards, and resilience to crisis.  IEPs work promotes peace as a positive, and achievable state of well being. It also serves as a kind of warning system in times like the one we're living in, where violent conflict is on the rise in many parts of the globe. Visit visionofhumanity.org/peace-academy to take IEP's free short course on positive peace. Music in this episode by Joel Cummins, Jesse Gallagher and SFmusic. ABOUT THE SHOW Making Peace Visible is hosted by Jamil Simon and produced by Andrea Muraskin, with help from Faith McClure. Learn more at makingpeacevisible.org Support this podcast Connect on social:Instagram @makingpeacevisibleLinkedIn @makingpeacevisibleX (formerly Twitter) @makingpeaceviz We want to learn more about our listeners. Take this 3-minute survey to help us improve the show!

The UK is a relatively safe place from a global perspective, ranking 34th out of 163 countries on the Global Peace Index. But when it comes to running, UK women are over twice as the global average to feel unsafe. In this episode, we're joined by three female Runner's World journalists – Jen Bozon, Ali Ball and Rachel Boswell – to find out why that might be, and where some of the solutions lie.In this episode, we reference Strava's end of year report, RW's Reclaim Your Run campaign, and recent research conducted by Dr Caroline Miles and Professor Rose Broad. Links to all three of these are below:Strava end of year reportReclaim Your RunDr Miles and Prof Rose Broad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Editorial Note: Pastor Clint accidentally misstated two denarii as two weeks' pay in the first century; two denarii was two days' pay* Sermon Resources: 1. Fred Rogers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Rogers 2. “I went into television because I hated it so, and I thought there's some way of using this fabulous instrument to nurture those who would watch and listen." -Fred Rogers, "Fred and Me, An Appreciation - CNN Interview" 3. Study on the effects of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood: https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/476163-mr-rogers-and-the-importance-of-social-and-emotional-learning/#:~:text=So%20powerful%20was%20his%20unique,with%20other%20children%20and%20adults. 4. “The culture flows from the assumption that the accumulation of commodities will make us safe and happy.” -Walter Brueggemann, "An Other Kingdom" 5. Study on hopelessness in America: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/10/51percent-of-young-americans-say-they-feel-down-depressed-or-hopeless.html 6. Study on antidepressant prescriptions: https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news/antidepressant-prescribing-increases-by-35-in-six-years#:~:text=Prescriptions%20of%20antidepressants%20rose%20by,the%20sixth%20consecutive%20annual%20increase. 7. “Most Americans watch Friends instead of making friends.” -Robert Putnam, Keynote Address - Harvard University's Mental Health Awareness Week 8. Global Peace Index: https://www.visionofhumanity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GPI-2023-Web.pdf 9. “I imagine that the first question the priest and Levite asked was: ‘If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?' But by the very nature of his concern, the good Samaritan reversed the question: If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?'” -Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., "Strength To Love" 10. “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.” -G.K. Chesterton, "Orthodoxy" 11. “Therefore set aside a room in your house to which Christ may come; say, “This is Christ's room; this is set apart for him.” Even if it is very simple, he will not disdain it. Christ goes about “naked and a stranger”; he needs shelter: do not hesitate to give it to him. Do not be lacking in compassion.” -John Chrysostom, "Homily 45 on the Acts of the Apostles" 12. “What would the church's love look like if it showed up dozens of times a week in small but profound ways: cooked meals, prayers prayed, songs sung, Scripture studied, games played, parties thrown, tears shed, reconciliation practiced, resources given? What if our homes stopped being the places we hid from the world but havens to which the world comes for healing?” -Jon Tyson, "Sacred Roots: Why Church Still Matters in a Post-Religious Era"

Os animês são um dos maiores tesouros compartilhados pelo Japão. Há quem não goste, mas há quem AME!!! A Kyoto Animation se consagrou como um estúdio tradicional e muito querido pelos fãs. O clima era de felicidade… até a manhã do dia 18 de julho de 2019. Quer aparecer em um episódio do Fábrica? É muito simples! Basta mandar uma mensagem de áudio por direct no Instagram @podcastfabricadecrimes nós só publicaremos com a sua autorização. Vamos amar ter você por aqui :)  Hosts: Rob (@rob.host) e Mari (@mari.host) Editor: Victor Assis (@ovitovitovito) Fontes: IGN Brasil, Animes registram lucros históricos não alcançados desde 2002; entenda, disponível em: https://br.ign.com/anime/105153/news/animes-registram-lucros-historicos-nao-alcancados-desde-2002-entenda#:~:text=Segundo%20a%20AJA%2C%20a%20indústria,%2C65%20bilhões%20de%20reais). BuzzFeed, From Niche To Mainstream: The Unstoppable Global Popularity Of Anime And How It Happened, disponível em: https://www.buzzfeed.com/ishabassi/anime-popularity-explained-from-niche-to-mainstream Febrabantech, Indústria de entretenimento e mídia volta aos holofotes e fatura US$ 33 bi em 2022, disponível em: https://febrabantech.febraban.org.br/blog/industria-de-entretenimento-e-midia-volta-aos-holofotes-e-fatura-us-33-bi-em-2022 BBC Science Focus, Top 10: The largest cities in the world, disponível em: https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/in-pictures-the-largest-cities-in-the-world Jovem Nerd, Conheça a história da Kyoto Animation, um dos maiores estúdios de animes do Japão, disponível em: https://jovemnerd.com.br/nerdbunker/conheca-a-historia-de-kyoto-animation/ Gamerant, The History Of Kyoto Animation, disponível em: https://gamerant.com/the-history-of-kyoto-animation/ Kyoto Animation, Corporate Profile, disponível em: https://www.kyotoanimation.co.jp/en/company/profile/ Rolling Stone, Estúdio de Pokémon e Akira, Kyoto Animation é destruído em incêndio criminoso, disponível em: https://rollingstone.uol.com.br/noticia/estudio-de-pokemon-e-akira-kyoto-animation-e-destruido-em-incendio-criminoso/ CBR, Kyoto Animation Had an Unseen Hand in Making Inuyasha, disponível em: https://www.cbr.com/inuyasha-kyoto-animation-munto/ Crunchyroll,Kyoto Animation Awards deste ano é oficialmente cancelado, disponível em: https://www.crunchyroll.com/pt-br/news/latest/2019/11/20/kyoto-animation-awards-deste-ano-oficialmente-cancelado The Asahi Shinbum, Kyoto Animation arson-murder suspect admits to charges in court, disponível em: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14997836 BBC, Kyoto Animation fire: Arson attack at Japan anime studio kills 33, disponível em: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-49027178 Kyodo News, Kyoto studio arson suspect bought 6 knives weeks in advance of attack, disponível em: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/06/d12655e438c9-kyoto-studio-arson-suspect-bought-6-knives-weeks-in-advance-of-attack.html The Japan Times, Kyoto Animation arson suspect inspired by 2001 attack, disponível em: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/15/japan/crime-legal/kyoani-arson-trial-takefuji/ The Japan Times, Suspected Kyoto Animation arsonist undergoes unprecedented skin grafts, disponível em: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/11/27/national/crime-legal/suspected-kyoto-animation-arsonist-undergoes-unprecedented-skin-grafts/ The Japan News, Suspect of 2019 KyoAni Arson Attack Shinji Aoba Admits Charges, disponível em: https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/crime-courts/20230905-134553/ Vision of Humanity, 2023 Global Peace Index, disponível em: https://www.visionofhumanity.org/maps/#/ Kyodo News, Defense in Kyoto Animation arson trial says suspect not mentally fit, disponível em: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/7e60f1092db4-man-admits-carrying-out-fatal-2019-kyoto-animation-arson-attack.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fabricadecrimes/message

Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: US Americans will need a 'visa' for Europe next year, El Salvador the next hot expat location, Airbnbs are not great and Global Peace Index map and more Expat News - Expat Rebel Chris

We live in Singapore and we all know how peaceful life is here in this tiny island. But interestingly, according to the 17th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI) is now the 6th most peaceful country in the world. So how does the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) measure 'peace' for this index?  Steve Killelea, Founder & Executive Chairman, Institute for Economics and Peace shares more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we analyse the concept of peace, in particular how it influences Western Bubble mentality. Typically Europeans and North Americans think of their societies as peaceful. This perception is often backed up by misleading statistics. Today we analyse one of these, namely the Global Peace Index. You can find the report we talk about here: https://www.economicsandpeace.org/reports/ This podcast is published with the help of RAIA and edited by RAIA member Julia Ohm but is an individual project between the Director of RAIA Dario Hasenstab and Balder Hageraats. If you would like to get in touch with us write us an email at thewesternbubble@gmail.com or connect with us on Twitter via @JD_Hasenstab and @BHageraats

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Not sure which country to visit next? Well maybe the Global Peace Index could help you make that decision. They have just released a list of the most dangerous and safest countries in the world, and joining Anton to delve into that list is Joan Scales, travel journalist and broadcaster.

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Michael Collins, Executive Director, The Americas, Institute for Economics & Peace. He discusses the newly released 17th edition of the annual Global Peace Index (GPI), produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP).  The index is the world's leading measure of peacefulness, and “reveals the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated for the ninth consecutive year with post-COVID civil unrest and political instability remaining high while regional and global conflicts accelerate.”

Wars and conflicts have increased globally - with serious consequences for democracy worldwide. Since 2008, according to the Global Peace Index, the peacefulness of the world has declined by two percent, and in 2022 world peace reached its lowest point - marked, among other things, by the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine, but also by the resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the increase in violent protests. So how can peace become a reality? How can we overcome a foreign policy that is merely based on military deterrence towards a human-centered policy building on civil society? In the new episode of the Weitergedacht podcast, we want to discuss with Kristina Lunz, Co-Director of the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy, and our Thinking of Europe Fellow Lisa Glybchenko why a rethinking of foreign and security policy is needed, what role a feminist perspective can play in this, but also how peacebuilding and a peaceful civil society can be strengthened by digitalisation. The guests: Kristina Lunz is co-founder and co-director of the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy (CFFP). After a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, she received her first Master's degree MSc Global Governance and Ethics in London and completed a second Master's degree in Diplomacy as a full scholar at Oxford University. After graduating, she worked for the United Nations in Myanmar and for an NGO in Colombia, among others. Kristina has (co-)initiated various activist campaigns and received several awards and fellowships in renowned institutions. She is a member of the Advisory Group of the Goalkeepers Initiative of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and was named one of the "30 under 30" in Europe and DACH by Forbes in 2019. Her bestseller "The Future of Foreign Policy is Feminist" (Ullstein/Econ Verlag, 2022) has been widely received. Kristina and her work are regularly featured in international media such as Vogue, Spiegel, ZDF or even The Guardian. Lisa Glybchenko is a Ukrainian peace-builder/entrepreneur, artist and currently a doctoral researcher working in her PhD project “Visual Peacetech: Digital Visual Images as Security-Building Tools” at Tampere University, Finland. In research efforts, Lisa explores digital visuality of peace and security, holistic user-experience design of virtual reality technologies as peacebuilding tools, and the potential of augmented reality technologies for demo-making of peace arrangements. Much of this is based on the work Lisa's artistic-technological peacebuilding startup Color Up Peace, which now runs a 10-month support program for displaced Ukrainians in Finland and offers a virtual workshops series for war-affected people.   More information on Color Up Peace ones:  https://www.facebook.com/coloruppeace  https://www.instagram.com/coloruppeace/ Weitergedacht - the podcast of the Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft. We look forward to exchanging ideas with you. For example, on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter. You can listen to all podcasts in the series on Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts.  
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Charles F. “Chic” Dambach, Global Peacebuilder and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, has a wide ranging career that  includes being the former President of the Alliance for Peacebuilding, former President of the National Peace Corps Association, and past Chief of Staff for Congressman John Garamendi of California. His memoir, Exhaust the Limits, the Life and Times of a Global Peacebuilder, features a lifetime of service and successful initiatives for peace.  Mr. Dambach highlights how peacebuilding is the responsibility of everyone, especially for members of the U.S. Peace Corps, Rotary International and the United Nations. Previously, Mr. Dambach was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, and he led a grassroots peacebuilding effort between Ethiopia and Eritrea in the 1990s.  One hopeful trend today, as opposed to decades ago, is there are diverse educational programs on peacebuilding that are available to the general public so that people can learn helpful techniques to promote peace, and realize that there are no winners in a war. 

बातम्या सविस्तर ऐकण्यासाठी क्लिक करा.....सकाळच्या पॉडकास्टला....1. गुजरातमध्ये भाजपची सरशी, हिमाचल प्रदेशमध्ये कॉग्रेसची बाजी2. Global Peace Index : या देशांकडे स्वतःचे सैन्य नसूनही आहेत जगातलं सर्वात सुरक्षित देश3.  आरोग्याचा जागर 'स्वास्थ्यम'ला आजपासून सुरुवात...4. Himachal Congress Victory: प्रियंका गांधींनी एक दिवस आधीच दिलं आईला बड्डे गिफ्ट, ठरल्या विजयाच्या शिल्पकार5. Gujarat Election Result 2022: गुजरात निकालावर शरद पवारांची पहिली प्रतिक्रिया; म्हणाले..."6. Manoj Bajpayee's Mother Passes Away: अभिनेता मनोज वाजपेयीच्या आईचे निधन.7. क्रीडा क्षेत्रातील महत्वाची बातमी - Ravidnra Jadeja : रविंद्र जडेजाने पत्नी जिंकल्यानंतर दुसऱ्याचं ट्विट केलं रिट्विट8. चर्चेतील बातमी - भारताच्या राजकारणाचा वेगळा ट्रेंड सेट करणारी गुजरातची निवडणूक, विश्लेषक - सम्राट फडणीस (सकाळ, संपादक)* रिसर्च अँड स्क्रिप्ट - युगंधर ताजणे

There's still time to get in on an affordable real estate deal that also gives you Portuguese citizenship, access to affordable, state of the art healthcare, university education in Europe, and easy access to Europe. Portugal's Golden Visa program encourages foreign real estate investment in exchange for citizenship, and the minimum investment is just €280,000 which is about $280,000. But the opportunity might not last forever. The Portuguese government is in the process of making a decision on whether to end the program but anyone already signed up will be grandfathered in!     Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.     Portugal's Golden Visa Program     Portugal's Golden Visa program has been around since 2012. It was created to help Portugal recover from the worldwide economic downturn during the Great Recession. It encourages foreign investment and because the Euro is currently on par with the dollar, U.S. investors are getting a big discount from prices that are much lower over there.     Because the program has attracted heavy investment into residential properties in the most popular areas, the government is now limiting the program to commercial properties in those areas. But these properties consist of rooms, suites, and even apartments in luxury hotels and resorts that provide passive income, and a place that investors can use when they are in Portugal.     I went to Portugal this year to find out more about the Golden Visa program, and met with a team of experts, including attorneys, CPA's and developers who have properties that meet the Golden Visa requirements. You can find out more about the teams we met with at www.gatewayportugal.com. (1)     What You Can Buy With Gateway Portugal     Some qualifying properties offer apartments in luxurious resorts with old world surroundings and five-star service. They range in price, returns, and the amount of time that owners get to use them. Some of the properties offer buybacks after five years. Investors will get five years of passive income, a set amount of time to use and enjoy the property, and the big prize – Portuguese citizenship. The Golden Visa program does come with a few additional fees, but the returns that the investor makes will easily cover those fees.   One of the least expensive investments being offered by Gateway Portugal is a hotel suite for €220,000. It's located along the beach in the very popular town of Lagos. Investors would earn a 7 to 10% return per year depending on occupancy levels. The owner would get to use the suite for two weeks every two years. However, to qualify for the Golden Visa, a minimum of $280,000 would have to be invested in Portugal, which means investors would need to buy two of these suites to qualify.     Minimum Investment Only About $280,000     One thing to keep in mind is the amount of the investment that qualifies you for the Golden Visa program. There are three tiers with minimum investment amounts of €280,000, €350,000, and €500,000. Those correspond to the locations and types of investments that qualify. The first bracket of 280k to 350k investments get you a renovation project in a less densely populated area. The buildings that qualify as renovation projects must be a building that is at least 30 years old. 350k to 500k gets you a renovation project in a more densely populated area such as Lisbon, Porto, or the Algarve.  500k and up gets you a new build in a more densely populated area.      Once you invest, you get immediate residency. To maintain your residency, you will have to spend some amount of time in Portugal, but that requirement is minimal. The first year, you have to spend at least a week in Portugal. After that, you can spend two weeks every two years. When you hit the five year mark, you are eligible for citizenship, so long as you have kept your investment during that time.     Immediate family members are also eligible for citizenship if they were included on the application. Children must be younger than 18 at the time of the application or attending school with the support of their parents. Grandparents are also eligible.     Beautiful Country, Low Cost of Living, High Quality Lifestyle     What a great way to experience Europe, as a citizen in a beautiful country with a low cost of living and a high quality of life! Portugal's health care system is considered world class.  In 2019, the World Health Organization published an extensive ranking of healthcare systems around the world. Portugal ranked 12th on the list. That's way ahead of the U.S. which was 37th on that same list.     Health care isn't totally free but it's free for kids under 18 and adults over 65 and is extremely affordable for the rest. For example, hip replacement surgery might cost about $40,000 in the U.S. but will only set you back with a minimal co-pay in Portugal.     Housing is also a lot cheaper in Portugal. The globalcitizensolutions.com website says it's about 50% less expensive in Portugal than it is in the U.S. And you'll save a bundle on property taxes. They are typically less than 1% of the property value. So a $300,000 home might cost you around $300 a year in property taxes. (2)     The website lists several other ways you'll save money, for things like groceries, restaurants, transportation, education, and utilities. And you can put your worries to rest about Russian energy dependence in Portugal. The portugal.com website claims that only 5% of Portugal's non-renewable energy comes from Russia. (3)     You'll also feel safer in terms of crime. According to nationmaster.com, there are about twice as many police officers in Portugal than there are in the U.S. and about half as much overall crime. The Global Peace Index ranked Portugal as the 6th safest country in the world. In comparison, the US ranked 129th out of 163 countries. (4)     Portugal Tops Most Lists for Expats & Retirees     In a Forbes article about Portugal's Golden Visa program, it says: “Portugal appears at the top of most of the lists of places recommended for expats and retired people to enjoy a good life and its Golden Visa program is one of the most popular in the world. The number of Americans living in Portugal rose 45% in 2021 from the previous year, according to government data.” (5)     But the program may not be around forever. It's not clear when the government will make a decision on whether to keep it going and it probably won't end overnight, but it could end soon.      You can find out more at GatewayPortugal.com. Krista and Alec recently joined me on the Real Wealth Show to talk about what they are doing with the program. If you'd like to hear that, go here.     If you're interested in other kinds of real estate investing, please check out the RealWealth website at newsforinvestors.com. It's free to join. And please remember to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review!     Thank you! And thanks for listening. I'm Kathy Fettke.     Links:   1 - https://gatewayportugal.com/   2 - https://www.globalcitizensolutions.com/comparing-living-costs-portugal-vs-usa/   3 - https://www.portugal.com/science/energy-in-portugal-where-does-portugal-get-its-energy-from/   4 - https://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/compare/Portugal/United-States/Crime   5 - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ceciliarodriguez/2022/09/20/americans-moving-to-europe-portugal-still-top-place-for-expats-despite-restrictions/?sh=3c74c35d60f1

Iceland is considered the safest and most peaceful country in the world according to the Global Peace Index published by the Institute for Economics and Peace. However, this doesn't mean that there aren't things that visitors to the country need to keep in mind when traveling around the country. Unfortunately, there are mistakes made by tourists each year that range from almost causing accidents to ones that end in fatalities. This episode is in no way meant to scare anyone who plans to rent a car here regardless of the season. In fact, I highly recommend renting a car. It's an amazing way to see the country at your own pace and to potentially discover places that you might have missed if you were on a bus tour. I have partnered with Go Car Rental Iceland on this episode. We both value informing people about these mistakes so they can not only manage their expectations but also know what to look out for when on the road. If you're planning a trip to Iceland, you can use my code Iceland10 when booking with Go Car Rental Iceland. You'll  save 10% on your entire booking. They are a local Icelandic rental car company based in Reykjavík that have excellent customer service, great rates, unlimited miles on their cars, and a large variety of vehicles to choose from. The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Car in Iceland Everything I need to know about renting car, driving, and get around Iceland Click Here 7 Dangerous Mistakes Tourists Make While Driving in Iceland 1. Stopping in the middle of the road to take photos One of the most dangerous mistakes that many tourists make during the summer in Iceland is stopping in the middle of the road to take photos. I know it sounds ridiculous to some people, but it happens a lot here. It's often the case that people are not meaning to block the road but they get so stunned by the views that they legit stop their car to have a look. It can be that they're staring at horses, mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, reindeer or even an arctic fox. Instead of immediately looking for a safe place to pull over, they just sit in the middle of a highway. Even worse they often get out of the car with their car still on the road. This has resulted in some accidents and far too many close calls. I totally understand seeing an amazing sight and wanting to stop to see it. I also understand that when you stop, it could be that no one is behind you at the time. However, if you are on a highway the possibility that another car or truck will come soon is highly likely. Please do yourself and everyone else a favor and find a safe place to pull over. You might even have to drive a little bit down the road to find an appropriate spot but it's worth it. 2. Driving Off-road Image by Iceland Magazine Next up is driving off-road. This is not the same as pulling over to the side of the road or driving on a gravel road or driving on an F-road in the highlands. I am specifically talking about driving on land where there are no roads. Some places where tourists have done this is on black sand deserts and fields of lava rock covered in moss. There are two reasons doing this is dangerous. The first is that the flora in Iceland is fragile. Yes, it grows in an extreme climate but it takes a very long time for things to grow naturally here. There are ecosystems flourishing in these environments that most people are not aware of and driving on them can cause serious damage. In fact, moss in Iceland takes decades to grow back after it has been trampled or driven on. The second reason is that you might drive over a hidden rock or hole that causes you to have an accident. This could result in you or others in the car being seriously injured. On top of that, if a person is caught driving off road the fine can be more than $1,000! Honestly, it is just not worth it. 3. Speeding Due to the speed limits being quite low in Iceland, max 90 kmph or about 56 miles per hour, it's easy to find yourself going much faster on ...

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The 16th edition of the Global Peace Index from the international think-tank the Institute for Economics & Peace was launched on the 15th of June, 2022.The report, considered the world's leading measure of peacefulness, shows peacefulness declining to the lowest level in 15 years fuelled by post-Covid economic uncertainty and the Ukraine conflict. The global economic impact of violence was $16.5 trillion in 2021, equivalent to 10.9% of global GDP, or $2,117 per person.Steve Killelea, the Executive Chairman and Founder of the Institute for Economics and Peace is joining us to talk about this report and the impact of violence on the economy.

The 16th edition of the Global Peace Index from the international think-tank the Institute for Economics & Peace was launched on the 15th of June, 2022.The report, considered the world's leading measure of peacefulness, shows peacefulness declining to the lowest level in 15 years fuelled by post-Covid economic uncertainty and the Ukraine conflict. The global economic impact of violence was $16.5 trillion in 2021, equivalent to 10.9% of global GDP, or $2,117 per person.Steve Killelea, the Executive Chairman and Founder of the Institute for Economics and Peace is joining us to talk about this report and the impact of violence on the economy.

The 16th edition of the Global Peace Index from the international think-tank the Institute for Economics & Peace was launched on the 15th of June, 2022.The report, considered the world's leading measure of peacefulness, shows peacefulness declining to the lowest level in 15 years fuelled by post-Covid economic uncertainty and the Ukraine conflict. The global economic impact of violence was $16.5 trillion in 2021, equivalent to 10.9% of global GDP, or $2,117 per person.Steve Killelea, the Executive Chairman and Founder of the Institute for Economics and Peace is joining us to talk about this report and the impact of violence on the economy.

Global Peace Index 2022: i 10 paesi più sicuri e pericolosi al mondo. Afghanistan: HRW, i talebani arrestano e torturano i civili. India: lotta contro il tempo per salvare un bambino caduto in un pozzo. Sud Sudan: Wfp senza fondi, costretto a sospendere aiuti. Regno Unito: cancellato il primo volo con i ruandesi che dovevano essere deportati- Ecuador: arrestato uno dei principali leader indigeni durante le proteste sul caro carburante- Questo e molto altro nel notiziario di Radio Bullets, a cura di Barbara Schiavulli Se vuoi sostenere l'informazione indipendente www.radiobullets.com/sostienici

Global Peace Index 2022: i 10 paesi più sicuri e pericolosi al mondo. Afghanistan: HRW, i talebani arrestano e torturano i civili. India: lotta contro il tempo per salvare un bambino caduto in un pozzo. Sud Sudan: Wfp senza fondi, costretto a sospendere aiuti. Regno Unito: cancellato il primo volo con i ruandesi che dovevano essere deportati- Ecuador: arrestato uno dei principali leader indigeni durante le proteste sul caro carburante- Questo e molto altro nel notiziario di Radio Bullets, a cura di Barbara Schiavulli Se vuoi sostenere l'informazione indipendente www.radiobullets.com/sostienici

Is global peace worth $15 trillion a year? That's the price tag Steve Killelea attached. Killelea is the philanthropist behind the Institute for Economics and Peace and author of the Global Peace Index. In this week's episode he takes us beyond the deadly conflict in Ukraine to the regions we should worry about next, and explores ways of thinking to help us avoid the complacencies that blinded so much of the world to Russia's intentions among its neighbors. 

How we can build more peaceful, resilient societies? In this episode, we speak with Steve Killelea, a global philanthropist focused on peace and sustainable development and author of “Peace in the Age of Chaos.” He is the founder of the Institute for Economics and Peace and the Global Peace Index, which measures and ranks the peacefulness of 163 different countries around the world.This podcast is produced in partnership with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. For more information, please visit their website at www.thepearsoninstitute.orgAccess the transcript here: https://thepearsoninstitute.org/news-and-media/podcastPodcast Production Credits:Interviewing: Deqa Aden and Reema SalehEditing: Aishwarya KumarProduction: Reema Saleh

This week, our Co-President, Helena, speaks with Steve Killelea about the topic of his latest book, Peace in the Age of Chaos. The book is available at a 40% discount to OxSID members. Send us a message to receive the discount code! Expect discussion of the application of systems thinking to sustainable development; the relationship between peace, conflict and prosperity; the pandemic's effects on terrorism; and how we can create more resilient societies in an age of unprecedented global change. A Luxembourg Peace Prize winner and two-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Steve is the creator of the Global Peace Index, the world's leading measure of peace that ranks 163 countries by their relative levels of peacefulness each year and provides data-driven insights into the state of global peacefulness and its economic value. Podcast by Helena Holter. Music by Lorcan Cudlip Cook. Find out more about the Oxford Society for International Development at oxsid.org

After an early life spent surfing around the world, an Australian businessman got serious about his career and created a global tool for measuring peace in every country, and has since been nominated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize

After an early life spent surfing around the world, an Australian businessman got serious about his career and created a global tool for measuring peace in every country, and has since been nominated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize

Peace is a goal that all societies strive for. However, its meaning varies in different contexts, depending on societal values and settings. To dissect the various dimensions of peace, our host Mr. Axel M. Addy, former Minister of Commerce and Industry and Chief Negotiator for WTO accession of Liberia, interviewed Mr. Steve Killelea, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) and Ms. Sabina Alkire, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). Drawing from their respective works on the Global Peace Index and the Multidimensional Poverty Index, Steve and Sabina explain that peace is more than just the absence of conflict. It is also about the availability of structures, institutions and attitudes that can foster resilience. This understanding of peace provides avenues for addressing the various dimensions of fragility, including through poverty reduction strategies. Guests: - Mr. Steve Killelea, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) - Ms. Sabina Alkire, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) Host: - Mr. Axel M. Addy, Former Minister of Commerce and Industry and Chief Negotiator of Liberia's accession to the WTO

According to the 2020 Global Peace Index, Canada is currently the sixth-most peaceful nation in the world as it enjoys both positive peace, “the attitudes, institutions, and structures that create and sustain peaceful societies,” and negative peace, “the absence of violence or fear of violence.” In other words, Canada has peace because it has cultural building blocks in place that discourage and prevent significant conflict. And that's wonderful! However, when Scripture talks about peace—or shalom—it often means something more substantial than a mere absence of violence. Rather, the word carries with it ideas of universal flourishing, sin-free wholeness, and uninterrupted delight. By God's grace, our country may be one of the most peaceful on earth but few would claim Canada enjoys biblical peace. And the fundamental reason why is that our nation, like every nation, is full of individuals who don't experience the wholeness and delight of God's shalom. Text: Selected Scriptures Series: Advent 2021 Speaker: Josiah Boyd

Welcome! Join us for our second week of Advent where we talk PEACE, Adele, and the Global Peace Index. Thanks for listening in!

To foster peace, one must look at it holistically. This involves looking at the attitudes, institutions, and structures required to create and sustain peaceful societies and analyzing the obstacles that hinder pathways towards these peaceful societies. In the final episode of Season 1 of the Think Peace Podcast, host Colette Rausch is joined by global philanthropist and founder of the Institute for Economics and Peace Steve Killelea to discuss the relationship found between economics and peace, his creation of the Global Peace Index, and how societal structures get in the way of positive peace.

We are at a juncture of facing challenges un-parallel in history and these problems are global in nature, such as climate change, gender parity, security, and many more. In a hyper connected world, the sources of these challenges are multi-dimensional, and span across borders which requires global solutions. And finding solutions to these unprecedented challenges fundamentally requires new ways of thinking. Many of these global solutions can only be possible when there is a Peace & harmony in the world. finding solutions to these unprecedented challenges fundamentally requires new ways of thinking. This is your host – Swamy Sriperumbudur and you are listening to “LEADERSHIP IN CRISIS”, and we have invited a very special guest and PEACE LEADER Steve Killelea Steve Killelea combines a highly successful career in technology with a philanthropic focus on peace and sustainable development to shed new light on issues, from terrorism and conflict to economics and prosperity. He founded the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) in 2007, as an independent not for profit global research institute analyzing the intertwined relationships between business, peace, and economic development. Steve's funding and thought leadership behind the Institute would see him recognized as one of the World's 100 Most Influential People on reducing the onset of armed violence. He is also the founder of the Global Peace Index, the world's leading quantitative measurement of global peacefulness, ranking 163 countries, and independent territories. Steve currently serves on the President's Circle for Club de Madrid, the largest forum of democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers working to strengthen democracy. In 2010, Steve was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his service to the community through the global peace movement, and in 2016 was awarded the Luxembourg Peace Prize. Steve is also the author of 'Peace in the Age of Chaos: The Best Solution for a Sustainable Future'. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cswamy/message

The Global Peace Index is an ambitious effort to measure peacefulness around the world using quantitative data. Now in its 15th year, the Index has offered policymakers and analysts a useful way to measure key trends in peace and conflict.  Steve Killilea, founder and executive director of the Institute for Economics and Peace, is on the podcast to discuss the report's findings and what it suggests about trends in peace and conflict around the world. 

Working on an aid program in one of the most violent places in the world, North East Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, philanthropist, and business leader Steve Killelea asked himself, ‘What are the most peaceful nations?' Unable to find an answer, he created the world's leading measure of peace, the Global Peace Index, which receives over 16 billion media impressions annually and has become the definitive go-to index for heads of state. Steve Killelea then went on to establish a world-renowned think tank, the Institute for Economics and Peace. Today its work is used by organizations such as the World Bank, United Nations, and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and taught in thousands of university courses around the world. "Peace in The Age of Chaos" tells of Steve's personal journey to measure and understand peace. It explores the practical application of his work, which is gathering momentum at a rapid pace. In this time when we are faced with environmental, social, and economic challenges, this book shows us a way forward where Positive Peace, described as creating the optimal environment for human potential to flourish, can lead to a paradigm shift in the ways societies can be managed, making them more resilient and better capable of adapting to their changing environments. Speaker Steve Killelea is the Founder and Executive Chairman of the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), one of the world's most impactful think tanks on peace and what creates it. Steve is also the creator of the Global Peace Index, the world's leading measure of peace that ranks 163 countries and independent territories by their levels of peacefulness each year, and is used by major organizations such as the World Bank, OECD, UN, as well as governments and thousands of universities worldwide. Over the last two decades, Steve has applied his business skills as one of Australia's leading entrepreneurs to his many global philanthropic activities, including his private family charity, The Charitable Foundation, which now has over three million direct beneficiaries. In recognition of his contribution to the global peace movement, Steve has twice been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize and was awarded the Luxembourg Peace Prize in 2016. He has also been recognized by the Action on Armed Violence group as one of the 100 most influential people in the world on reducing armed violence. "Today, Steve serves on the President's Circle for Club de Madrid, the largest forum of former world leaders working democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers working to strengthen democracy, and is an honorary president for Religions for Peace, the largest organization in the world working on inter-religious challenges. Discussant Chic Dambach is an adjunct faculty member at Johns Hopkins and American Universities, and he is a Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow. He was President and CEO (currently President Emeritus) of the National Peace Corps Association; former President of the Alliance for Peacebuilding, and former Chief of Staff for Congressman John Garamendi. Previously, he held executive positions in the arts, sports, and health, and he was an “expert” advisor to the director of the Peace Corps. He serves as Chair of the Mali Affinity Group, and he has served on dozens of nonprofit boards. He lectures regularly at colleges and universities and at conferences, and he was a senior consultant with BoardSource where he helped write two books on nonprofit governance.

The effect of COVID-19 on public health around the world has been stark – some 4 million fatalities. But what's been the effect on global conflict?

The effect of COVID-19 on public health around the world has been stark – some 4 million fatalities. But what's been the effect on global conflict?

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Steve Killelea, founder of the Institute for Economics & Peace, about the Global Peace Index 2021 report. He discusses the deterioration of peace through the coronavirus pandemic, the increase of violent mass demonstrations against inequality and racial discrimination, the most violent countries in the world being in Latin America, and much more! Finally, we speak to Barnaby Phillips, author of ‘Loot: Britain and the Benin Bronzes', about a colonial-era theft of some of the most awe-inspiring art in Africa from modern-day Nigeria. Phillips discusses the ongoing battle for formerly colonised countries to get their national treasures back from colonial powers.

Top Story: Ghana has been ranked the second most peaceful country in Africa in the 2021 Global Peace Index report by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).

Australia has dropped down the list while European countries round out most of the top ten, and the average level of global peacefulness has deteriorated.It aims to shift the world's focus to peace as a positive, achievable, and tangible measure of human well-being and progress. - Raportî nîşanderî aştîyî cîhanî blaw kra we te we.Australya kew tu we te xwarewe le lîsteke, u zorbey berztrîn 10 lutkey le willatekan Ewrupîn, u têkraî astî aştîyî cîhanî xraptir bu we.Amancî gořankarî ye le cextkirdinî cîhan da beşkûm aştî bibînin weku şitêkî erênî u rasteqîne bo endazey tendrusty u pêşkewtinî mirov.

The Global Peace Index report has been released. Australia has dropped down the list while the average level of global peacefulness has deteriorated. - Опубликован рейтинг миролюбивых стран - Global Peace Index. Австралия опустилась вниз в списке, и общие глобальные показатели ухудшились. Целью отчета является смещение глобального фокуса на мирные отношения, как позитивного, достижимого и ощутимого показателя человеческого благополучия и прогресса.

The Peace Index aims to shift the world's focus to peace as a positive, achievable and tangible measure of human well-being and progress.

In The Spotlight, Rachel Kelly speaks to Steve Killelea, Founder & Executive Chairman of global think tank, The Institute for Economics and Peace about the 15th edition of the Global Peace Index. According to IEP, the world is less peaceful as civil unrest and political instability increases due to the Covid-19 pandemic.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Global Peace Index the lowest it’s been in a decade and the Misery Index at a high, it’s hard to believe that peace is within reach in today’s world. But peace is possible. Jesus promised it to His followers, and the only place you’ll hear about true peace is the church. In this teaching, Skip Heitzig begins a new series, unpacking four aspects of the peace Jesus promised believers in John 14:27. Download the Peace Pamphlet This teaching is from our series Give Peace a Chance with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque.

VÍTEJTE V ČESKÉ REPUBLICE The main reason, I went to the Czech Republic at this time was because of TBEX – a conference for travel bloggers and other travel content creators like me. In their conferences around the world, they have interesting keynote speakers and useful workshop. In fact, I did one about starting a travel podcast. It took place in Ostrava, a small city in the eastern part of the country – and not in the capital Prague, as one might think. I'm actually glad it was here, because I've been to Prague many times before, and even though it's a wonderful, beautiful and historic city it was great to see another part of the country. And after the conference, I got to see even more. I was invited on a press trip in The Liberec Region in the northern part of the country. They called the trip “Finding Your Peace in a Bohemian Paradise” – so that's also the reason for the title of this episode. A quick disclaimer. Even though this is a press trip, where I was invited obviously in the hope that I'd say something nice about the region, I won't say anything I don't mean. Everything I say is my own genuine opinion.  FACTS ABOUT THE CZECH REPUBLIC The Czech Republic is also called by its short-form name, Czechia. It's a landlocked country in Central Europe and is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the east. The country ranks as the seventh most peaceful country in the world according to the 2019 Global Peace Index. The country has the most castles in Europe – more than Beer is a big deal in the Czech Republic. Czech people are the world's heaviest consumers of beer. The first pale lager, Pilsner Urquell, was brewed in the Czech city Plzeň in 1842. Soft contact lenses were invented by a Czech chemist in 1959. The world-famous Škoda Auto is based in the Czech Republic. Their cars are sold in over 100 countries.   WELCOME TO THE LIBEREC REGION Despite being the second smallest region in the Czech Republic, Liberec region is well known for local glass and jewellery, and romantic scenery provided by rock towns and a mountain range. The Liberec Region lies in the north of the Czech Republic boarding Poland and Germany. On the first day, we head just outside the region's capital, Liberec, to the top of Ještěd Hill. It's got a stunning view and a very unique round building containing both a hotel, a restaurant, and unique TV transmitter on the roof. This is considered the dominating feature of Liberec and the whole region. Our main guide on the tour is Eva Hornová, and throughout the episode, she will help me pronounce the different names of the places we visit. SUNRISE AT JEŠTED HILL After our visit, Eva asked us if we would like to come back the next morning to see the sunrise. And since she said it would be spectacular most us said yes… even though it meant that we needed to leave the hotel at 4.30 am. GLASS ART IN LIBEREC  After breakfast, we went to see something this region of the Czech Republic is famous for, Glass art. The place is called Pačinek Glass and named after Master glassmaker, Jiri Pacinek. He is a talented glass artist-craftsman is truly a master – and captivating many glass art collectors and admirers around the world. Besides his own creations, he's cooperating with several world artists and designers. A lot of their unique art objects have been created and many of them became a part of famous world museum collections. The garden is very unique. None of these glass flowers and plants can be found and seen anywhere else than right here. You can come and see it anytime through a day, and you should, since the garden looks differently in daybreak, in midday sunshine, or at a sunset… And there are new glass plants appearing every year.  The Glass Garden is open yearlong. You don't need to book, and the entrance is free. I'M BLOWING IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC And then the glassmaker hands me the tube with a piece of melted glass on the end and I start blowing gently and turning it slowly, so gravity won't make it drop to the floor. The rest of the group is standing in a circle around me – looking very impressed. I bet they are thinking: “Hey, that radio guy is really a professional glass artist… he kept that a secret for a long time” … but then the bubble burst. Literally. CVIKOW BREWERY As I mentioned before the Czechs are famous for its beer. And this small microbrewery is called Cvikov Brewery. The beginnings of brewing beer in Cvikov dates back to 1560 when a privilege was granted to brew wheat beer and produce malt. They continued making beer here for more than 400 years, but in 1968 they shut down. First, after nearly half a century of nothing, an entrepreneur bought the devastated complex in 2013 and brought the tradition back. ART AND A SHARK The next day after a wonderful breakfast we started The Regional Art Gallery Liberec. Not only is it an interesting gallery but it's also in a beautiful building. On the way to The Botanical Garden, we had lunch in Restaurant ZOO1320. A very nice, beautiful restaurant and I highly recommend you go there if you're in that area. I FEEL PRETTY IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC And then we head to Palace Plus, the largest jewellery shop in Central Europe. It's 700m2(7500 square feet) and they sell more than 4500 styles of jewellery. After an introduction to the place by the president, we had the chance to design our own necklace, bracelet, or beaded earrings. So, here we were, threading beads in The Czech Republic. Now that's a first. TROPICAL BOBSLEDDING At the time I was in the Liberec Region it was very hot. So, I had not expected what came next. Bobsledding. It was cool to feel appreciated. The place we-re at a place is called Bobová Dráha and it was so much fun feeling like a kid for a bit. And now it's time to say goodbye to Liberec in The Czech Republic, and also the last episode in this season from Europe. I must say that it was great to see parts of The Czech Republic that I haven't been to before. I hope it inspired you to head north after your visit to Prague. Thank you to Visit Liberec for inviting me on this wonderful press trip. And to Eva Hornová for being such a nice person – and for teaching how to speak Czech. Well sort of. Now I'm heading back across the Atlantic Ocean for yet another road trip in the US. I'm going to visit all six states in New England and a whole lot more. We start in Boston and I'm so looking forward to that. My name is Palle Bo, and I gotta keep moving. See ya.

In this week's edition of the Peace Production Andrew Bernstein, and Monica Sager speak with Michael Collins, The Americas Executive Director for the Institute for Economics & Peace, on key findings within the Institute's latest Global Peace Index for 2020.

In this week's episode, we had a conversation with Mr Serge Stroobants, Director of Europe and MENA for the Institute for Economics and Peace. We asked questions ranging from the most recent findings of the Global Peace Index, to the impact of COVID on conflict situations and the role of multilateral systems in promoting peace globally. To find out more about the Institute for Economics and Peace, please visit their website at: http://economicsandpeace.org/ Website: https://www.whf.london/

The Institute for Economics and Peace recently published the 2020 Global Peace Index. The Index outlines key 2020 highlights, global rankings, regional overviews as well as country improvements and deterioration in peace. Uniquely, this edition will cover three new topics: trends in civil unrest, ecological threats, and the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the Index, IEP also released a special briefing on COVID-19 and Peace. It discusses the changes in socio-economic systems and considers the repercussions of such changes on patterns of violence and conflict.Featured Guests:Lieutenant-General the Honourable Roméo A. DallaireSerge Stroobants, Director of Operations, Europe & MENA, Institute for and Economics and PeaceSenator Marilou McPhedran , Canadian Senator and founder of The Institute for International Women’s RightsFerry de Kerckhove, former AmbassadorModerator: Kyle Matthews, Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies

Ambassador Charles "Dick" Bowers and LCDR Patrick Ryan tick through the top 5 items in the week's news and provide analysis and commentary. This week the were joined by Gillian Sjoblom, guest co-host, to talk about the recent release of the 2020 Global Peace Index. Topics: 1 – Global Covid Update 2 – U.S.-Iraq Strategic Talks 3 – Global Peace Index 4 – U.S. Civil Protests Resonating Around the World 5 – Press Freedom Under Attack – The Case of the Philippines Charles Richard (Dick) Bowers served as the US Ambassador to Bolivia from 1991 through 1994. During that time, the American Embassy in Bolivia’s capital, La Paz, was the largest and most complex U.S. embassy in South America. Ambassador Bowers grew up in the San Francisco Bay area, attended the University of California, Berkeley. He entered the U.S. Foreign Service in 1967. From 1961 to 1964 he served in the U.S. Army as a Russian linguist in West Berlin at the height of the Cold War. As a career member of the U.S. diplomatic corps, Ambassador Bowers served in the U.S. Embassies in Panama, Poland, Singapore, Germany and Bolivia. He retired from the Foreign Service in 1995. Amb Bowers has been a Board Member of the Tennessee World Affairs Council since 2012. Gillian Sjoblom is a volunteer on the staff of the Tennessee World Affairs Council. She is a student at Wellesley College in Massachusetts where she majors in International Relations/Political Science. Gillian is a 2019 graduate of Hume-Fogg Academic High School in Nashville Tennessee. She was on the team of Hume-Fogg students who won the 2019 Academic WorldQuest Championship of the TNWAC and represented Tennessee at the National Championship match in Washington, D.C. Patrick Ryan is a native of New York City. He enlisted in the Navy at age 17 and volunteered for submarine duty. He served aboard nuclear fast attack and ballistic missile boats during the Cold War, rising to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. In 1982 he was commissioned and served aboard a cruiser in the Western Pacific before becoming a Navy Intelligence Officer. Ryan served aboard the carrier Constellation in the Pacific, the Joint Staff Intelligence Directorate in the Pentagon, the Center for Naval Analysis, and the Intelligence Directorate of U.S. Central Command. Ryan retired from the Navy in 1998 and worked as a consultant on Intelligence Community projects and as the VP/COO of the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations. Ryan ran a newsletter publishing business on international affairs from 1999-2016. He founded the Tennessee World Affairs Council in 2007.

I know this seems like a really random topic but I have been fascinated by this story ever since I learned about Björn Pétursson (Axlar-Björn) some months ago. The Iceland we know of today has been ranked as one the most peaceful countries in the world since the Global Peace Index was launched 13 years ago. However, this country definitely has had some gruesome murders in its past. Many of those murders were linked to disputes, such as those in some of the Sagas. Björn was an exception. It is important to point out that even though Björn Pétursson was a real person that was a convicted serial killer, the many sources that recount his life and murders sometimes conflict. They are also considered to have some elements of folklore weaved in, so just keep that in mind as I go through this episode.  Warning about the content - not suitable for young children or those who feel uneasy hearing about the details of a gruesome murder. Was Axlar-Björn Destined to be a Serial Killer? While there are many reasons why a person might become a serial killer, it seems that Björn was destined to be so before he was even born. Björn's parents, Pétur and Sigríður, lived on the stunning Snæfellnes peninsula back in the 16th century. His father worked as a ploughman for a Ormur, a man who owned the farm Knörr. Pétur and Sigríður already had two children before  Sigríður became pregnant with Björn. During her pregnancy, she had nightmares and craved the test of human blood. I’ve never been pregnant but I think it is safe to assume that craving human blood is not normal. What is even more interesting about this story is that her husband Pétur wanted to appease his wife so he offered her to drink his blood to satisfy her craving. While that did do the trick, Sigríður was getting a very uneasy feeling. At some point she confessed to a female farmhand that she believes that the child she is carrying will be some kind of monster.  Björn was born in 1555 and he seemed like a pretty normal kid. At the age of four, his parents sent him to live with Ormur. Pétur and Ormur were good friends and because Ormur had a lot of money and influence, it seemed like a good opportunity for Björn to live with him. During those times it was common practice to have your child fostered by wealthier people because it can be difficult for a less fortunate family to feed and take care of all of their children. Björn adjusted to his new home and even became buddies with Guðmundur, Ormur’s son. A Dream that Changed His Life Forever It wasn’t until Björn was a teenager that the monster inside of him started to bubble to the surface. Like some teens, he developed a bad temper and was quite closed off. However, a turning point for him is when he missed mass one Sunday and fell asleep. During his dream, a man offered him a plate with pieces of raw meat. Without hesitation, he scarfed down the meat pieces. He only became nauseous after the eighteenth bite! This mysterious man in his dream then told him to go Mount Axlarhyrna because there Björn will find an instrument waiting for him. The man added that this instrument will serve him well in the years to come. At his first opportunity, Björn went to the top of the mountain and there he found an ax. Not long after this, a young boy who worked as a farmhand at Knörr, the same farm in which Björn was born, disappeared. Years later, Björn confessed to killing the boy with the axe and burying him in a big pile of manure.  Björn would go on to use the ax to kill many of his victims, who were mostly travellers or farmhands looking for work. Protection from a Wealthy Friend Ormur, the wealthy farmer, eventually passed away and left everything to his son Guðmundur. Guðmundur became even wealthier than his father and he decided to build Björn, who was pretty much his brother, a farm in an area called Öxl. Because the Icelandic language has four cases to decline words, the place Öxl,

Nordic Model yang dipelopori negara Nordic ( Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden dan lain- lain kawasan Scandinavia) dikatakan model terbaik untuk ekonomi dan sosial. Semua negara Nordic memperoleh ranking yang tinggi Dalam Inequality-adjusted HDI dan Global Peace Index pada tahun 2018. Pada tahun 2019, negara Nordic tersenerai dalam top 10 World Happiness Report. Apa yang lainnya Nordic model kalau nak dibandingkan dengan model US dan China? Boleh ke Malaysia nak implement Nordic Model dalam sistem ekonomi dan sosial? Ikuti ulasan dan komen Hariz dan Shakir

Welcome to a global episode of the Modern Moron.  On this episode I speak with a friend and a colleague who immigrated to the United States with his family from The Ukraine when he was 9 years old in the early 90’s.  Do I ask him about his views on immigration and the Trump Southern border wall? Of course not. That would have been an intelligent question though wouldn’t it? (moron)     We talk about life growing up in The Ukraine and how he relates that childhood to that of us baby boomers with a Black & White TV and 3 channels,   He works in IT and we have a chat about data and how YOUR data is being collected which is reminiscent of our last episode and the documentary “The Great Hack” on Netflix.  That was your homework assignment and I assume you did it. Don’t tell me your dog ate it.   We also talk about Russia and how they have been causing divisions in this country for decades, not just the last election.  We discuss Google and it’s contemporaries who are collecting a whole lot of data about us around the clock and what you can do about it by using a VPN which stands for Virtual Private Network.   Don’t be a-scared of it, it’s just another service like your wireless bill and I’ll tell  you at the close how using a VPN can save you money on Airline tickets and hotels if you travel much.  I’ll have more info on that at the close as well. There are a LOT of links at the bottom of the description to this episode.  I hope you find even one of them useful.     We discuss Social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Google, Amazon and how they are constantly tailoring your experience to give you what they think you want… and they’re good at it.  Why? So you will enjoy their experience more than another app and because we’ve become accustomed to having information we don’t like sifted out even if part of what you don’t like is reality.  So please be careful, or at least try to be conscious of what's being funneled at you when you use these applications. My Comrade is a conservative and he has some interesting points such as: “It increasingly takes more effort to think for yourself” when it comes to news. He refers to Donald Trump as a “byproduct of our politicians over the past ten or twenty or a hundred years.  I think Trump would love to be referred to as a ‘byproduct” don’t you? He was an “F-U” vote to the political system, maybe it was  Also, I recorded this on my phone outside and it doesn’t have quite the quality we’re used to but I think it works okay.  I’m Eating Borscht for breakfast with my comrade from The Ukraine on The Modern Moron! benefits of using a VPN Best VPN Services for 2019 - C|net  https://thebestvpn.com/ (this site agrees with C|net recommending NordVPN ) https://www.privatetunnel.com/pricing/  How to protect your personal data from Facebook profiteering If it's 'free,' then you're the product. (NBC News) http://visionofhumanity.org/app/uploads/2018/06/Global-Peace-Index-2018-2.pdf The World's Cheapest, Safest Retirement Countries - Investopedia

The Human Rights Initiative of CSIS invites you to a public launch event of the 2019 Global Peace Index (GPI). The Global Peace Index is the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness, ranking 163 countries and territories according to their level of relative peacefulness. Created by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the report presents the most comprehensive data-driven analysis to-date on trends in peace and its economic value. The report findings will be followed by a panel discussion considering the implications of closing civic space and inequality for peace. It will look particularly at the factors that IEP has found to be necessary preconditions for peace in its Positive Peace Report, many of which rely on an active civil society and limits on inequality.This event is made possible by the Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP).

The Human Rights Initiative of CSIS invites you to listen in on a public launch event of the 2019 Global Peace Index (GPI). The Global Peace Index is the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness, ranking 163 countries and territories according to their level of relative peacefulness. Created by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the report presents the most comprehensive data-driven analysis to-date on trends in peace and its economic value. The report findings will be followed by a panel discussion considering the implications of closing civic space and inequality for peace. It will look particularly at the factors that IEP has found to be necessary preconditions for peace in its Positive Peace Report, many of which rely on an active civil society and limits on inequality.

In episode 412, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Ellory Smith to discuss selfies at disaster zones, Trump saluting Rihanna, the Global Peace Index of 2019, 2020 polls numbers, why millennial consumers aren't that great, stories from the Radiohead OK Computer sessions leak, the new Mountain Dew flavor, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Influencers Catch Heat for 'Insensitive' Chernobyl Selfies (UPDATE) 2. Chernobyl writer urges Instagram tourists to 'respect' nuclear site 3. Auschwitz visitors told to stop posing for disrespectful photos at Nazi death camp 4. Photos of People Taking Selfies at the 9/11 Memorial 5. Wall Street bankers shamed for taking bachelor party selfies with sex doll at Ground Zero memorial 6. Trump Salutes Fellow Work-Life Balance Queen Rihanna With His First Twitter Like in Years 7. Global Peace Index 2019 8. More brutal 2020 poll numbers for Trump 9. Poll: Biden, Sanders hold double-digit leads over Trump in hypothetical match-ups 10. Poll: Democrats have 6-point lead on 2020 generic congressional ballot 11. Why Targeting Millennial Consumers Might Not Be Such a Hot Idea After All 12. The Best, Weirdest, and Most Revealing Moments on Radiohead’s OK Computer Sessions Leak 13. KFC Will Serve an Exclusive Mountain Dew Flavor That’s the ‘Perfect Pairing’ for Original Recipe Chicken 14. WATCH: extremely bad man - Up With The Birdies (Instrumental) (Official Audio) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In the Global Peace Index, which ranks countries on criteria such as crime, internal and external conflict, political instability and terrorism, New Zealand is beaten regularly only by Iceland. Why is New Zealand so peaceful?

According to the Global Peace Index, 10 or 11 countries in the world were free from conflict over the past few years. The reality is that conflict exists, SPIRITUAL CONFLICT.

Þó svo að Ísland hafi vermt fyrsta sætið á Global Peace Index sjö ár í röð, og þykir eitt hættuminnsta land heims, þá er hér samt ákveðin undiralda afbrota. Íslendingar upplifa sig frekar örugga, en telja þó afbrot mikið samfélagslegt vandamál. Í nýútgefinni bók – Afbrot og íslenskt samfélag – grannskoðar afbrotafræðingurinn Helgi Gunnlaugsson þróun afbrota á Íslandi undanfarin ár, sem og afstöðu almennings til glæpa og refsinga. Í þessum þætti segir Helgi okkur hvers vegna Íslendingar telja að fíkniefnaneysla og fíkniefnabrot séu alvarlegustu afbrotin, hvernig refsigleði almennings mildast við að fá ítarlegri upplýsingar um brotin sjálf, og hver beri ábyrgðina á bankahruninu. Kjarn­inn í sam­­­starfi við Storytel bíður þér að hlusta frítt á þús­undir hljóð­­­bóka í sím­­­anum þínum í 30 daga. Það eina sem þú þarft að gera er að skrá þig á www.­­­storyt­el.is/kjarn­inn og byrja að njóta. Storyt­el.is, þús­undir hljóð­­­bóka í sím­­­anum þín­­­um.

This week on the pod Phaedon Stough was lucky enough to talk with Steve Killelea; accomplished entrepreneur, business magnate, one of Australia’s most prolific philanthropists and founder of a global think tank, the Institute for Economics and Peace.You may never have heard of Steve, he's one of those quiet over-achievers, who has spent most of his business life working under the radar, yet has successfully built two software companies which he founded and turned into highly successful global businesses, as well as being Australia's largest donor foreign aid.Steve founded Integrated Research Ltd (IR), an Australian publicly-listed company with a 25-year heritage of providing performance management and payments software for business-critical computing. Through Steve’s direction as CEO and now as Chairman, IR has built an impressive, world-class customer base to make it one of Australia’s leading software companies. IR listed on the ASX and it's current market cap is $664 million of which Steve retains about 40% of the company.Steve has always had a strong passion for sustainable development, and in 2000 established The Charitable Foundation (TCF), one of the largest private overseas aid organisations in Australia. It aims to provide life-changing interventions reaching as many people as possible with special emphasis on targeting the poorest of the poor. TCF has substantially impacted the lives of over 2.3 million people.In 2007 Steve founded the international think tank Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), dedicated to building a greater understanding of the interconnection between business, peace and economics with particular emphasis on the economic benefits of peace. IEP’s ground-breaking research includes the Global Peace Index, the world’s leading measure of peacefulness. Steve’s founding of IEP was recognized as one of the 50 most impactful philanthropic gifts in Australia’s history.Steve currently serves on a number of influential Company Boards, Advisory Boards and President Councils. In 2010 he was honoured as Member of the Order of Australia for his service to the global peace movement.It really was a pleasure to speak with one Australia's great entrepreneurs and a man who's made it his life's work to make the world and better more peaceful place. We hope you're inspired by Steve's story as much as we were.

Volgens de Global Peace Index 2017 is Afghanistan na Syrië het gevaarlijkste land van de wereld, maar toch stuurt Nederland afghanen terug. Tijd om terugkeer te stoppen? | Veel ouders vragen om medicijnen voor te schrijven, in de hoop dat hun kind met ADHD hogere cijfers haalt. Maar de medicijnen blijken daarvoor niet te helpen. Hoe zit het met de verantwoordelijkheid van ouders?

Nevil Gibson examines the Global Peace Index and the costs of violence to the world economy. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-world-less-peaceful-cost-violence-declining

On the Global Peace Index, developed by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) - the world's leading measurement of country peacefulness. The Global Peace Index, developed by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP, is the world's leading measurement of country peacefulness. Through this, IEP has also created the first global, quantitative approach to measuring Positive Peace based on the social factors that have strongest statistically significant relationships with the absence of violence. Murray will present on why and how the IEP measures peace, the development of its thinking on the properties of Positive Peace and how well-developed Positive Peace represents the capacity for a society to meet the needs of citizens, reduce the number of grievances that arise and resolve remaining disagreements without the use of violence.

For that time of year when everyone is wishing for more "Peace on Earth," share some hope with the latest in the annual Peace Talks Radio year-end specials. This one highlights programs aired in the series in 2011. Hear compelling conversation excerpts from programs on: The U.S. Institute ofPeace; Nobel Peace Prize winners Martti Ahtisaari and Liu Xiaobo; Heading off domestic and dating violence; Vietnam veterans finding peace by traveling back to Vietnam; Alternatives to Violence program in prisons; The Global Peace Index and Imagining a Peace Economy; A conference on religious tolerance; Peace messages in classical music.

For that time of year when everyone is wishing for more "Peace on Earth," share some hope with the latest in the annual Peace Talks Radio year-end specials. This one highlights programs aired in the series in 2011. Hear compelling conversation excerpts from programs on: The U.S. Institute ofPeace; Nobel Peace Prize winners Martti Ahtisaari and Liu Xiaobo; Heading off domestic and dating violence; Vietnam veterans finding peace by traveling back to Vietnam; Alternatives to Violence program in prisons; The Global Peace Index and Imagining a Peace Economy; A conference on religious tolerance; Peace messages in classical music.

“Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together.” When President Eisenhower warned of the power of the military industrial complex in January 1961, he probably wouldn’t have guessed that the 2012 budget request for defense-related expenditures would be one trillion dollars. While conventional wisdom asserts that war and military spending are good for the economy, a 2007 report by the Center for Economic and Policy Research showed that military spending diverts resources from productive uses, such as consumption and investment, and ultimately slows economic growth and reduces employment. Today on Peace Talks, we’ll explore the relationship between economic development and peace. We’ll talk with two representatives from the Institute for Economics and Peace. Steve Killelea is the founder of the Institute and the creative force behind both the Global Peace Index and the United States Peace Index. Clyde McConaghy, a Board Director for the Institute, has been involved with the development of the Global Peace Index since its inception in 2007. Their annual rankings hope to identify the positive economic impacts of increased levels of peacefulness on a global and regional level. We’ll also talk with Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, the New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana --- the true story of the “breadwinners in burqas,” five Afghani sisters who become successful entrepreneurs during the Taliban years. They started a dressmaking business in their living room that offered work to 100 women in the neighborhood. Gayle is also the deputy director of the Women and Foreign Policy program at the Council on Foreign Relations.

“Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together.” When President Eisenhower warned of the power of the military industrial complex in January 1961, he probably wouldn't have guessed that the 2012 budget request for defense-related expenditures would be one trillion dollars. While conventional wisdom asserts that war and military spending are good for the economy, a 2007 report by the Center for Economic and Policy Research showed that military spending diverts resources from productive uses, such as consumption and investment, and ultimately slows economic growth and reduces employment. Today on Peace Talks, we'll explore the relationship between economic development and peace. We'll talk with two representatives from the Institute for Economics and Peace. Steve Killelea is the founder of the Institute and the creative force behind both the Global Peace Index and the United States Peace Index. Clyde McConaghy, a Board Director for the Institute, has been involved with the development of the Global Peace Index since its inception in 2007. Their annual rankings hope to identify the positive economic impacts of increased levels of peacefulness on a global and regional level. We'll also talk with Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, the New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana --- the true story of the “breadwinners in burqas,” five Afghani sisters who become successful entrepreneurs during the Taliban years. They started a dressmaking business in their living room that offered work to 100 women in the neighborhood. Gayle is also the deputy director of the Women and Foreign Policy program at the Council on Foreign Relations.

Mornin’ Y’all…That wretched smell from the internet could only mean another episode of NZ pubcast has finally emerged.In this session we trawl through the recent Global Peace Index and find out how New Zealand placed. Look into the sinister world of some electricity companies and have a crack at the latest discussion on wind farms - including why one of New Zealand’s most famous hookers is weighing in on this debate.And not to be outdone… El Diablo squeaks his way into the show once again with the full support of a nation behind him.John Butler Trio supplied their track 'Better Than' for the intro and we were left with Atlas and their chart topper 'Crawl' ringing in our ears.Click below to start listening - Or right click on the link and select 'Save Target As' which will allow you to save the mp3 file to your machine......or subscribe through itunesDOWNLOAD PUBCAST SESSION 23Send suggestions, threats and complaints to: nzpubcast@gmail.comSmall Print: NZ Pubcast ignores all complaints and/or negative feedback - 99.9% of the time