Failed states - Fragile State Index (FSI)

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The fragile state index (FSI) puts social, economic and political-military indicators together.

Give some examples of these three indicators that are put together in the FSI?

  • Social indicators:
    • Population growth
    • Refugees
    • Social tensions
    • ...
  • Economic indicators
    • Uneven development
    • Poverty
    • ...
  • Political and military indicators
    • Security
    • Legitimacy
    • ...

What does a low score on the fragile state index mean?

  • Strong state
    • Monopoly of violence
    • Fair legal system
    • Social and economic stability
    • ...

What does a high score on the fragile state index mean?

  • Dysfunctional state
    • Unable to provide public goods
    • Internal conflicts

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