Comments on: Giving peace a chance

By: Audrey van Ryn

Audrey van Ryn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:39:41 +0000

If all troops currently engaged in military action were withdrawn (unless they are UN peacekeeping troops) and the defence force of every country morphed into a peacekeeping unit that acts only under the direction of the United Nations, then we might have even fewer conflicts.

I heard Kevin Clements give the Remembrance Day address at St Matthew-in-the-City and aside from remembering the dead of war, he honoured the conscientious objectors.

It is good to see Cpl Joe Glenton’s stand against fighting in Afghanistan.

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By: Phil Twyford

Phil Twyford — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:06:43 +0000

Fair point Sam but I would argue that the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, have contributed to peace and stability, by providing an international presence, and through humanitarian and development work, although things appear to be deteriorating now.

By: Sam Buchanan

Sam Buchanan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:14:26 +0000

“our police, aid workers and soldiers have helped build, manage and keep peace in… Afghanistan”

Peace? What peace? Unfortunately, regardless of their probably good intentions, they seem to be restoring the dodgy local tough guys that were the reason Afghans welcomed in the Taliban in the first place.

By: Spud

Spud — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:57:36 +0000

I hope the trend continues and that evil things come to an end, like that ghetto in Gaza

By: Jeremy Harris

Jeremy Harris — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:09:18 +0000

Hmmm, very interesting… Maybe one day soon will be the first day without a war somewhere in the world since the 50s…

By: Andrew Eames

Andrew Eames — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:06:16 +0000

Attended Kevin Clements inaugural lecture earlier in the year and was very impressed – he shared some amazing experiences and has an excellent grasp of global thinking on peace and conflict. They have also had a line-up of regular guest speakers that has been top-notch. This centre will produce some interesting and vital work.