According to the Global Peace Index 2024, which of the following statements correctly reflects global peace trends since 2008?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Ongoing Conflict and Safety & Security have deteriorated, while Militarisation has improved.
• Since 2008, global peace has deteriorated overall.
• Ongoing Conflict and Safety & Security indicators have worsened.
• Militarisation has shown relative improvement due to reduced military expenditure in some regions.
Information Booster:
• Global Peace Index is released by the Institute for Economics and Peace.
• More than 90 countries are less peaceful than in 2008.
• Conflicts in West Asia, Europe, and Africa drive deterioration.
Additional Knowledge:
• Militarisation improvement does not offset rising conflicts.
• Internal conflicts now exceed interstate wars globally.