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Extreme Wet-Dry Seasons Emerge as Critical Conflict Catalyst.

LONDON, 29 October 2025 – New research from the Institute for Economics & Peace reveals that changing rainfall patterns are significantly amplifying conflict risks worldwide.

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Ecological Threat Report 2025 Press Release ⇥
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Ecological Threat Report 2025 Press Release ⇥

Extreme Wet-Dry Seasons Emerge as Critical Conflict Catalyst. LONDON, 29 October 2025 – New research from the Institute for Economics & Peace reveals that changing rainfall patterns are significantly amplifying conflict risks worldwide. The 2025 Ecological Threat Report (ETR), released...
Crimen organizado y deterioro institucional, los desafios para Mexico: Indice de Paz 2025⇥
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Crimen organizado y deterioro institucional, los desafios para Mexico: Indice de Paz 2025⇥

Ciudad de México, 13 de mayo de 2025 - El Instituto para la Economía y la Paz (IEP) da a conocerel décimo segundo Índice de Paz de México (IPM), una medida integral de la paz en México.
Organised Crime and Institutional Deterioration: Mexico’s Challenges in the 2025 Peace Index⇥
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Organised Crime and Institutional Deterioration: Mexico’s Challenges in the 2025 Peace Index⇥

Mexico City, May 13, 2025 The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) presents thetwelfth edition of the Mexico Peace Index (MPI), a comprehensive measure of peace inthe country.
The new Cold War: Emergence of Global Competitors  ⇥
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The new Cold War: Emergence of Global Competitors  ⇥

Despite focus on a new Cold War between US and China, a new report finds the global risks are spread much wider, involving 34 countries who have significant influence in more than five other nations.
Ecological Threat Report 2024 Press Release ⇥
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Ecological Threat Report 2024 Press Release ⇥

Water investment key to averting global conflict surge. London, October 30, 2024: Today marks the launch of the 5th edition of the Ecological Threat Report (ETR) from international think-tank, the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). The report concludes that...
Multilateralism Index 2024 Press Release ⇥
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Multilateralism Index 2024 Press Release ⇥

Participation in the Multilateral System Remains High as Performance Drops, New Index Finds. Washington D.C, October 17, 2024: Today marks the launch of the second edition of the Multilateralism Index from the International Peace Institute (IPI) and the Institute for Economics...
Global Peace Index 2024 Press Release ⇥
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Global Peace Index 2024 Press Release ⇥

Highest number of countries engaged in conflict since World War II. London, June 11, 2024: Today marks the launch of the 18th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI) from international think-tank, the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), revealing that...
Global Terrorism Index 2024 Press Release ⇥
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Global Terrorism Index 2024 Press Release ⇥

Terrorism gets worse as global conflicts drive risk of new wave. LONDON, 29 February 2024 – Despite the Hamas attacks of October 7th, the number of terrorist incidents fell in the Middle East, along with North Africa, Europe and North...
GPE 2024 Briefing Press Release ⇥
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GPE 2024 Briefing Press Release ⇥

New research reveals education’s potential in reducing violence and advancing peace. WASHINGTON D.C./LONDON, JANUARY 24, 2024: The Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), have released new research providing compelling evidence of the strong...
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Associated Press ⇥

New Research Reveals Education’s Potential in Reducing Violence and Advancing Peace. LONDON, England - January 24, 2024 - The Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), have released new research providing compelling evidence of...
Financial Times ⇥
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Financial Times ⇥

Ecuador rushes to raise cash for costly war against drug gangs. Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa is rushing to raise revenues as the country’s outbreak of drug-related violence threatens to spark an ...
Relief Web ⇥
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Relief Web ⇥

Education: A path to a peaceful future. Inclusive, quality education promotes understanding, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among individuals and communities. Moreover, education holds the potential to reduce the likelihood of conflicts by fostering critical thinking, encouraging open dialogue and creating...
Federal Register ⇥
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Federal Register ⇥

Employment Authorization for Syrian F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Current Armed Conflict and Current Humanitarian Crisis in Syria.
El Pais ⇥
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El Pais ⇥

From lemons to cabs: Drug cartels expand across the Mexican economy
Yahoo! Finance ⇥
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Yahoo! Finance ⇥

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Equipment Global Market Report 2023.
Yahoo! Finance ⇥
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Yahoo! Finance ⇥

Housearch Unveils a New Investment Index for Residential Property Markets - A Snapshot of 2024 Opportunities
CNBC ⇥
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CNBC ⇥

Iceland is the No. 1 most peaceful country in the world. The 2023 Global Peace Index released its annual ranking of the most peaceful countries in the world.
The Independent ⇥
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The Independent ⇥

Global Peace Index reveals most peaceful country in 2023
Hindustan Times ⇥
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Hindustan Times ⇥

India in the Global Peace Index 2023
The New York Times ⇥
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The New York Times ⇥

Coups in Africa Run Coast to Coast After Niger Turmoil
BBC ⇥
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BBC ⇥

French troops will soon leave Niger - what happens then?
International Business Times ⇥
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International Business Times ⇥

Increase in terrorist attacks likely to follow Ukraine invasion - IEP report.
El Libero ⇥
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El Libero ⇥

Chile in the Global Terrorism Index 2022
Mexico Peace Index 2023 Press Release ⇥
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Mexico Peace Index 2023 Press Release ⇥

Bajan homicidios, pero aumenta polarización, violencia de género y tráfico defentanilo
Follow-up statement regarding Myanmar & the GTI ⇥
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Follow-up statement regarding Myanmar & the GTI ⇥

Follow up statement regarding Myanmar & the Global Terrorism Index.
Statement regarding Indigenous people of Biafra ⇥
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Statement regarding Indigenous people of Biafra ⇥

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is a pro-Biafra secessionist movement based in Southeast Nigeria that aims to establish an independent state of Biafra.
Global Peace Index 2023 Press Release ⇥
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Global Peace Index 2023 Press Release ⇥

Conflict deaths at highest level this century causing world peacefulness to decline
Ecological Threat Report 2023 Press Release ⇥
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Ecological Threat Report 2023 Press Release ⇥

Conflict risk escalates amid rising food and water scarcity and inflationary pressures

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