US Finishes 22nd in Global "Analysis"

According to a UK study, the US ranks 22nd in a list of countries that offer prosperity and stability. Of course, the study does not explain exactly how the criteria is used and analyzed, but it takes into account "achievements and standards" like gun ownership (supposedly bad/unstable), troop deployment (bad) and likely other bogus criteria.

The UK received high marks despite the deployment of combat troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, the suicide bombings in London on July 7, 2005, the continuing threat from home-grown terrorists and the collapse of the Northern Rock bank.

I don't even know what this means or how this analysis can be considered seriously.