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Not everyone agrees with the IEP’s rating system. Some people feel that the Global Peace Index does not measure all of the issues it should. One example is violence against women and children. Many people feel that a country is not at peace if its women and children experience violence. But the Global Peace Index does not measure the level of violence against women and children in its research.
Voice 2  
Another criticism is that the Index gives countries with large militaries a lower rating. Some people think that this is not fair. Often, countries with small militaries make agreements with countries that have larger militaries. The countries with smaller militaries depend on the countries with larger militaries to protect them. However, the countries with small militaries get a higher rating of peace. And the countries with the larger military get a lower rating of peace.
Voice 1  
The Global Peace Index also does not recognize that there are particular issues that make it more difficult for some countries to achieve peace. For example, some countries are rich in important natural resources - like oil. Other countries may attack these countries to gain their resources. Another issue is refugees. The IEP reports that high levels of refugees can cause conflict. So a country with a high number of refugees gets a lower rating - even if they are trying to help peace by accepting refugees.

Voice 2  
The Global Peace Index is definitely not perfect. But it does supply important information about the state of global peace. For example, the 2014 IEP report stated that the level of global peace has decreased every year for the past 6 years. IEP research also helps experts identify things that all of the most peaceful countries do or have in common. One major observation is that peace seems to be linked with development. Helen Clark worked as the head of the United Nations Development Program. In a speech, she praised the IEP for helping the world understand what helps create peace. She said,
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"There is clearly a strong relationship between peace and human development. Where violence and conflict are present, development cannot happen. We should also be clear that while peace matters for development, development matters for peace."
Voice 1  
The Global Peace Index shows that the most peaceful countries are also highly developed. They have strong economies and high levels of education and healthcare. Iceland is one of the world's most developed countries. But not all highly developed countries are so peaceful. So, what makes Iceland so peaceful? Listen for another Spotlight program on the peaceful country of Iceland.
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The writer of this program was Jen Hawkins. The producer was Michio Ozaki. The voices you heard were from the United States. All quotes were adapted and voiced by Spotlight. You can listen to this program again, and read it, on the internet at www.radioenglish.net. This program is called, “Global Peace Index."
Voice 1  
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