Global Peace Index -- bottom 20

In this ranking two things stand out - China's position in the middle of the list and the US in the bottom third. 10 years ago their positions were opposite. The methodology weighs internal peace at 60% and the US won/t rank well in homicide rate, ease of weapon acquisition, number of internal security personnel, crime rate, etc. Why China's ranking has improved so significantly over the decade is a mystery - they have serious internal and external conflicts and a high level of military and security personnel. Turkey's position comes from political instability, internal conflicts and border skirmishes. It's not Turkey's ranking that's a problem it's China's ranking that's the problem.