Peace

History shows that militarism disproportionately impacts the poor. For the politicians it’s a game, writes Mari Marcel Thekaekara.

Filed in: Arms Conflict Military Peace Violence War and Peace

Andrew Smith considers the establishment meaning of the word relative to social wellbeing, peace and health.

Filed in: Arms Conflict Military Non-Violence Nuclear Weapons Peace Terrorism United Kingdom Violence War and Peace

Steve Rushton meets Earthian, a man who will soon be embarking on his second international peace mission.

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In her second report from Afghanistan, Ewa Jasiewicz meets young volunteers on a mission.

Filed in: Activism Afghanistan Peace

The legacy of Oslo has left Palestinians distinctly underwhelmed by the current peace talks. Ella David reports.

Filed in: Israel Palestine Peace

Dan Smith gets to grips with the UN High Level Panel’s report on international development post-2015, and argues that it needs to go deeper.

Filed in: Development (Aid) Peace Poverty UN

Mari Marcel Thekaekara reflects on the devastating deaths of innocent people in terror attacks and unjust wars.

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Although questions remain, including the possibility of a second-round run-off, Henry Owino says tension has lifted, thanks to a broadly peaceful vote.

Filed in: Democracy Kenya Peace Politics

Moses Wasamu on initiatives to help prevent violence at the polls, including promoting peace via text message.

Filed in: Democracy Kenya Non-Violence Peace

Sally Healy speaks to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud about his hopes for security in Somalia, which must begin to ‘address the bitter memories’ of its past.

Filed in: Peace Politics Somalia

Beth Tichborne speaks to Faiz Ahmed, a peace volunteer in Kabul who is helping to set up a unique multi-ethnic community.

Filed in: Afghanistan Conflict Peace Social Change Society War and Peace