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Positive peace is more than the absence of war and more than the absence of structural violence and oppression. Positive peace alludes to a world in which everyone has more than their basic needs met and has an opportunity to be healthy, pursue their dreams, and enjoy their relationships. Positive peace can be guided by science, but it is motivated by ideals and values. Since the rise of science and the decline of publicly affirmed values, the primary focus of peace in the modern world has been on "negative peace"-the absence of violence and the guarantee of human rights. However, "positive peace" requires an assessment in relation to human values and responsibilities that have been divisive or neglected in modern secular society.
Our first article on "Global Peace Index of Economies" by Unmana Sarangi discusses peace indexes. Good peace indexes include items related to "Positive Peace" that refer to individual well-being including things like healthcare, income, housing, and things that require production or service (e.g., labor); a"Negative Peace" items refer to personal security, protection of freedom, and the absence of violence. Negative peace is generally provided by government, while positive peace is related to the vibrancy of the economy and culture.
In particular, Sarangi focuses on detailing the major conclusions that can be drawn from the Global Peace Index (GPI) produced annually by the Institute of Economics and Peace in Sydney, Australia. This report measures the state of peace by ranking 163 states using 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators. While most...