The Failed States Index for 2008 | Pakistan Rejoins

An interesting change in the Failed States Index (published by The Fund for Peace) is #9 Pakistan. Pakistan was at #13 in 2007, from a quick analysis of the index it is clear that a huge economic downturn is the main reason for Pakistan’s move to a premier position amongst the Top 10 failed states. There are no surprises in the top 10 for 2008 as they are the usual suspects…as a matter of fact the top 10 have remained pretty much the same since 2006…Haiti left the Top 10 in 2007 and Guinea got pushed out simply because of Pakistan’s horrible year.

Here’s the Top 10 (No surprises here!):

1. Somalia
2. Sudan
3. Zimbabwe
4. Chad
5. Iraq
6. D.R. Congo
7. Afghanistan
8. Cote d’Ivoire
9. Pakistan
10. Central African Republic

Read the full analysis here

1. An Escalation of the War in Afghanistan and Pakistan
2. Pakistan Reviewed By An Indian Eye
3. Pakistan Nuclear Past and US Intervention in the Middle East
4. LUMHS SELF ASSESSMENT TEST 2008 Cancelled
5. Obama On The Go – Hillary Withdraws
6. 9 / 11 Truths
7. Pakistan will reopen routes for NATO to Afghanistan: Official
8. Pakistan Victors Want Dialogue With Militants