Incorporating Civil Society in Syrian Peace Talks
Syrian civil society has become better organized and more tightly interconnected, providing a valuable resource to UN negotiators and others working towards peace. The Civil Society Support Room (CSSR) is helping to bring civil society activists together so that their local knowledge and expertise can be better incorporated into the peace talks.
Indigenous Civil Resistance in Honduras
Indigenous communities carry on the work of renowned Honduran activist, Berta Cacéres, by defending nature and health care in Honduras. Peace Science shows the unique power of indigenous civil resistance.
The U.S. Is Spending $32 Million Per Hour On War
Ever since the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, the War On Terror has cost the U.S. $5.6 trillion. Almost all of this price tag is financed through borrowed money, significantly increasing the national debt.
Post-Parkland Activism Growing Into Powerful Anti-Violence Movement
American schoolchildren are forming a new era of resistance. Just like members of other powerful anti-violence movements, they are articulate and determined.
Civilians Play Key Role in Promoting Peaceful Elections in Liberia
Civilians played an important role in maintaining peace through Liberia’s first democratic transition of power.
Credibility Is Key In U.S./North Korea Negotiations
In upcoming talks between the U.S. and North Korea, the credibility each party brings to the negotiation table is vital to the strength of any future peace agreement. And a lot of work needs to be done on both sides to make sure credibility exists and remains intact.
In Afghanistan, Religious Leaders Are Working For Peace
The important role of religious leaders in shaping and supporting the peace process in Afghanistan.
War Prevention Initiative at 2018 Peace and Security Funders Group Federal Policy Briefing
Early March 2018 the Peace and Security Funders Group (PSFG) convened the Federal Policy Briefing in Washington, D.C. to hear from policymakers and leading experts and advocates about the political environment and opportunities for advancing peace and security issues.
Stop Military Exercises And Give Diplomacy A Chance
Context: “On the heels of a meeting between North and South Korea in which Kim Jong-un reportedly put denuclearization on the table, a grassroots coalition of more than 200 anti-war organizations and activists sent an open letter (pdf) to President Donald Trump on Thursday calling on his administration to help further “the current momentum … Read more
Gender and Nuclear Weapons
Context: “Nuclear weapons are loaded with symbolism—of potency, protection, and the power to “deter” through material “strength”. For many, such symbolism obscures the real point of the existence of these arms—to destroy—and their horrendous effects. Possessing and brandishing an extraordinarily destructive capacity is a form of dominance associated with masculine … Read more
Invest in Pre-Conflict Prevention Before Post-Conflict Protection
Context: UN Secretary General António Guterres presented on his report of peacebuilding and sustaining peace during an informal gathering of the UN Assembly. “The imbalance between spending on conflict, and spending on peace, must be tackled head-on”, Secretary-General António Guterres said, urging the United Nations to rally all international actors … Read more
