Food Security
Domestic agricultural capacity relative to population needs. Can the country feed itself if supply chains collapse?
FAO, World Bank Agricultural Data
Resource Independence
Energy self-sufficiency (oil, gas, renewables), water security, critical mineral access.
IEA, World Bank
Military Strength
Conventional defense capability. Ability to defend borders without external support.
Global Firepower Index 2025
Nuclear Deterrence
Possession of nuclear weapons or credible membership in a nuclear umbrella (NATO, ANZUS, etc.).
Arms Control Association
Technology Level
Infrastructure resilience, digital economy depth, industrial capacity and self-sufficiency.
WEF Global Competitiveness Index
Climate Habitability
Long-term climate stability. Absence of extreme weather, drought, or heat risks.
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index
Geographic Distance
Physical and strategic distance from the Middle East conflict epicenter. Islands score highest.
Geospatial analysis
Neighbor Stability
Stability of bordering countries. Stable neighbors reduce contagion risk drastically.
Fund for Peace Fragile States Index
Political Stability
Rule of law, governance quality, absence of civil conflict. Democracy index and corruption scores.
EIU Democracy Index, World Bank Governance
Terrorism Risk
Historical terrorist attack frequency and severity. Countries with known sleeper cell presence score lower.
Global Terrorism Index (IEP 2025)
Immigration Access
Ease of obtaining residence permit or long-stay visa. How accessible is the country to outsiders?
Henley Passport Index, OECD Migration Outlook
Cost of Living
Affordability relative to global average. Higher score = lower cost = better score.
Numbeo Cost of Living Index 2025
Economic Resilience
GDP per capita, diversification, low external debt. Can the economy absorb global shocks?
IMF World Economic Outlook 2025
Population Density
Lower density means more resources per capita in crisis scenarios. Less crowding = more resilience.
UN Population Division
Job Market
Ease of finding employment as a foreigner. Low unemployment, open labor market, demand for skills.
OECD Employment Outlook, ILO
Business Environment
Ease of starting and running a business. Regulatory burden, bureaucracy, property rights protection.
World Bank Doing Business / Business Ready Index
Tax Friendliness
Personal and corporate tax burden. Countries with flat/low taxes or territorial systems score higher.
KPMG Tax Rates, Heritage Economic Freedom Index
Crypto Friendliness
Legal status of crypto assets, regulatory clarity, access to exchanges. Toggle option in Long-term mode.
Chainalysis Crypto Adoption Index, local regulation review
Personal Safety
Street crime, homicide rates, robbery risk. Distinct from terrorism — day-to-day physical security.
Global Peace Index (IEP), Numbeo Crime Index 2025