War and peace
Peace
Over the last decade, the number of conflicts around the globe has risen sharply while international peace operations have dropped.
Here we take a critical look at global peacebuilding efforts, with insightful articles covering the scandals, failures and successes of UN peacekeeping missions, diplomacy and peace talks. We also tell the stories of the extraordinary people on the peace frontline challenging the warmongers through protest, art and reconciliation efforts as we offer our own radical solutions to break the never-ending cycle of war.
Inside the ‘arsenal of peace’
As volunteers prepare aid for Ukrainian refugees, Simone Lai reports from Italy’s largest arms factory – which still works 24-hours a day, but for social justice.
What if… armed forces were abolished?
Symon Hill envisages a world without the military.
Colombia’s peace deal, two years on: ‘We can’t stop now’
Women fought hard for recognition in their country’s peace agreement. Now they must defend it from a deadly backlash. Maria Eugenia Cruz Alarcón shares her story.
The slow and bloody road to justice
Colombia’s peace deal promised the return of stolen lands. But it isn’t so easy to achieve, Mira Galanova discovers.
Inside the mind of the mediator
Got what it takes to be a peace-building mediator? Take our quiz and find out.
Introducing the New Internationalist relaunch
After becoming the UK’s largest media co-operative we decided to make our flagship magazine bigger and better.
Another blow to Colombia’s peace process
The country’s President Juan Manuel Santos has cancelled peace talks with the National Liberation Army over a hostage dispute. Kimberley Brown reports.
Somali President: the world cannot bring us 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.
Upside down - the United Nations at 60
Start with the prevailing disposition of power, trim your principles to fit, and you end up with an organization stood on its head. David Ransom spells out the consequences.
Will The Hard Men Fall To Loving?
new internationalist issue 255 - May 1994