Turkey ranks 147th out of 163 countries in 'Global Peace Index'

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The Australia-based Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has released the 2023 Global Peace Index.

According to the index, Turkey ranked 147th out of 163 countries, sharing this position with Iran. Just below Turkey and Iran on the list was North Korea. In the European category, which includes 36 countries, Turkey ranked last.

The index, which identifies Iceland as the "most peaceful" country, is constructed based on 23 indicators. These indicators include factors such as deaths in domestic or international conflicts, homicide rates, level of militarization, arms exports, terrorism, political stability, and number of prisoners.

The report highlights that countries like Turkey are increasingly getting involved in conflicts within their regions. The report mentions that several countries of intermediate stature are increasingly engaging in regional conflicts, and this pattern is expected to persist over the next ten years.

Turkey stands out as a good example among emerging middle powers, actively pursuing the expansion of its influence, according to the report. This endeavor extends beyond its immediate surroundings, encompassing distant regions such as Somalia and Libya, in addition to its involvement in conflicts like those in Syria and Nagorno-Karabakh. (EMK/VK)