While not directly the "Index of Rome 2005," the GPI is a relevant example of such an initiative. The GPI considers 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators to assess the peacefulness of countries. These indicators range from the level of violent crime and terrorism to the number of armed conflicts and military spending.

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The idea of creating an index to measure peace and conflict globally gained momentum in the early 2000s. Researchers and organizations recognized the need for a systematic approach to evaluate how peaceful countries are, which factors contribute to peace or conflict, and how policies could be shaped to improve global peacefulness.

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Creating a global peace index comes with challenges: