Posts tagged peace
Fourth Policy Switch: Reversing an Un...
“No matter what political reasons are given for war, the underlying reason is always economic.” A. J. P. Taylor
Economic competitiveness could very simply be turned into a ‘weapon’ for peace.
5.1 Military security can’t be bought
Global military spending in 2008 is estimated at $1464 billion (SIPRI, 2009), an in [...]
First Policy Switch: From a Strategy ...
How far wrong have we gone as a ‘civilisation’? About 180 degrees.
Time for a turn-around strategy!
Ah Has, Oil on linen 30 x 30 cm by Kathryn Brimblecombe-Fox
2.1 Less bad is not good enough
The default strategy during decades of persistent global problems has been incrementalism – planning for ‘less bad’. However, less [...]
Seven Policy Switches for Global Secu...
Together the switches define a practical strategy for global security; for a serious attempt at revival of co-operation, ecosystems and prosperity.
Seven Policy Switches for Global Security
Published as ‘advanced research’ by the NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme.
Abstract
Everyone desires a secure life. Yet the secur [...]