The most aggressive countries in the world, 2015 ranking

Experts from the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) compiled a rating in which 162 states were assessed according to 23 criteria. These include: terrorist activity, the country's involvement in internal or external conflicts, the justice system, the number of prisoners, the number of police officers per population, political stability and defense spending. The more points a country gains, the more terrible it is to live in it.

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10. North Korea

After the collapse of the USSR, an economic crisis began in North Korea, as a result of which several hundred thousand inhabitants died of hunger. Until now, about a quarter of all Korean children are underweight. At the same time, spending on the army and the defense industry is extremely high. Not the most militarized country, but on occasion it can "saber".

9. Pakistan

During the Afghan war, military and training camps of the Mujahideen were located in Pakistan. Until now, the borders adjacent to Afghan territory are practically not controlled by Pakistani troops.

8. Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2012 it was recognized as the poorest state in the world. Its rulers viewed the country primarily as a means of personal enrichment. President Mobutu Sese Seko embezzled about $ 5 billion during his reign. Gangs of marauders roam the country, robbing, killing and raping. Cases of cannibalism have been observed.

7. Sudan

During the British rule, the boundaries of this colony were drawn along parallels and meridians, without taking into account the religious and historical differences of the peoples living in these territories. After the declaration of independence in 1956, armed conflicts broke out in the country between the Arab north and the Negroid south, until the separation of South Sudan took place in 2011.

6. Somalia

Since 1988, a civil war has been going on in the country, which began as a protest against the dictatorship and led to the collapse of the state, inter-clan strife and the flourishing of piracy. In the south, the mujahideen of Islamist groups oppose the allied government forces, while the north is controlled by the unrecognized republic of Somaliland.

5. Central African Republic

A tyrant, sadist and cannibal, Colonel Jean-Bedel Bokassa, ruled in this country for 15 years. After his overthrow, a series of coups d'état began against the backdrop of growing social instability and a deteriorating economic situation. The average life expectancy in the CAR is only 50 years.

4. South Sudan

Years of war between north and south Sudan has led to a humanitarian disaster. Droughts, famine, fuel shortages, poor health care systems and an ever-expanding war zone have forced many people to flee to neighboring countries.

3.Afghanistan

Since 1978, the civil war has not stopped in the country. At first, Afghanistan turned into an arena of conflict between the USSR and the United States. After the departure of Soviet troops, the Taliban Islamic group came to power, during whose rule a record amount of drugs was produced in Afghanistan. After the September 11 attacks, the United States sent troops into Afghanistan, which triggered a new round of civil war.

2. Iraq

Another country that felt the aftermath of 9/11. US President George W. Bush said that Iraq supports international terrorism and is working to create weapons of mass destruction. In 2003, after the invasion of the international coalition troops, a civil war broke out in the country. It continues to this day. And no weapons of mass destruction have been found.

1. Syria

The most aggressive country in the world. For several years, Syria experienced an unprecedented drought, which caused enormous internal tension. In March 2011, speeches began with demands to change the existing regime. The anti-government troops were supported by the United States, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, and the Syrian government was supported by Iran, Russia, North Korea and Venezuela. Currently, the war continues in the country. Losses from sanctions amounted to $ 4 billion, 3.9 million Syrians left the most dangerous country in the world.