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Building Cultures of Peace
by Riane Eislerposted Feb 11, 2010 - To transition from a system of domination to one of partnership, we need to take a hard look at the way we think about gender.
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Making Peace in South Asia: The Role of Citizens' Diplomacy
by Zia Mianposted Jan 29, 2010 - Tired of waiting for their governments to act, Indians and Pakistanis are uniting to find common ground and pathways to peace.
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What’s Wrong with Avatar?
by Fran Kortenposted Jan 15, 2010 - James Cameron's Avatar has its pluses, but it elevates violence instead of depicting a real path to peace and cultural transformation.
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The Ironies of Peace
by Michael Naglerposted Dec 23, 2009 - Michael Nagler reflects on President Obamas acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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A New Beginning with the Muslim World
by Farrah Hassenposted Dec 17, 2009 - If the administration is serious about building a new relationship with the Muslim world, it should implement one basic, non-ideological, cost-effective policy: Stop killing Muslims.
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Why is Costa Rica Smiling?
by Lisa Gale Garriguesposted Dec 15, 2009 - How a focus on peace is helping this Central American country top the Happy Planet Index.
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When Our Leaders Fail to Lead
by David Kortenposted Dec 02, 2009 - We have to make them. What David Korten learned from his experiences during the Vietnam War.
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Obama's Afghanistan Speech: Where Do We Go from Here?
by Phyllis Bennisposted Dec 02, 2009 - What the president said, what he left out, and what we can still do to promote peace.
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Rethinking Iran
by Duran Parsiposted Nov 12, 2009 - Commentary: Iran's opposition movement has achieved real success in the tangible altering of Iran’s nuclear policy, heightened efforts at economic stabilization, and a toned-down foreign policy.
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People Power Brought Down the Berlin Wall
by Sarah van Gelderposted Nov 09, 2009
- Some say it was Ronald Reagan's toughness that forced down the wall. But detente between East and West and grassroots people's movements deserve the credit.
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Rethinking Afghanistan
by Jim Wallisposted Nov 04, 2009 - Counter-insurgency? Counter-terrorism? What we need is a whole new approach—leading with development and the knowledge of NGOs on the ground, writes Jim Wallis.
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Finding an Exit from the Afghan Trap
by Patrick Sealeposted Oct 23, 2009 - The current debate in Washington, focused on troop numbers and military strategy, has failed to give any serious attention to the possibility of bringing the Afghan war to an end by political means.
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8 Years of War—And What Do We Get?
by Jo Comerfordposted Oct 13, 2009 - The skyrocketing costs and casualties of the war in Afghanistan should make us re-evaluate our national priorities and broaden our definition of security.
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Nobel Committee, Strategic as Ever, Taps Obama for Peace Prize
by Robert Naimanposted Oct 09, 2009 - In giving this award, the Committee is saying to the U.S.: "Showing signs of significant improvement. Keep up the good work."
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How to Exit Afghanistan
by Erik Leaverposted Oct 01, 2009 - An exit strategy is the best way to support Afghanistan's long-term prospects for peace and prosperity.
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