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Connexions Resource Centre:
Focus on Peace

Recent & Selected Articles

  1. This is a small sampling of articles related to peace issues in the Connexions Online Library. For more articles, books, films, and other resources, check the Connexions Library Subject Index, especially under topics such as peace, imperialism, international relations, human rights international, Iraq, militarism, refugees, and U.S. imperialism.
  1. Remembering a Vietnam Veteran (April 10, 2013)
  2. Beware the Anti-Anti-War Left (December 4, 2012)
    Ever since the 1990s, and especially since the Kosovo war in 1999, anyone who opposes armed interventions by Western powers and NATO has to confront what may be called an anti-anti-war left (including its far left segment).
  3. Humanity Once Came to the Cliff's Edge of Total Self-Annihilation -- Let's Make Sure It Never Happens Again (October 15, 2012)
    The world stood still 50 years ago during the last week of October, from the moment when it learned that the Soviet Union had placed nuclear-armed missiles in Cuba until the crisis was officially ended -- though unknown to the public, only officially.
  4. Stuxnet and the Bomb (June 15, 2012)
    Over the past decade, US experts have strenuously warned about the ominous possibility of other nations, rogue states, or even terrorist groups attacking US infrastructure through the Internet. As it happens, however, it is the United States itself that has developed malicious software in secrecy and launched it against another country.
  5. How Empires Fall (March 1, 2012)
    Jonathan Schell discusses non-violent activism.
  6. The Evil of Humanitarian Wars (2012)
    The West’s duty is not to intervene more but to intervene far less. We already massively arm tyrannies such as those in the Gulf so that they can protect the oil that we consider our birthright; we offer military, financial and diplomatic cover for Israel’s continuing oppression of millions of Palestinians, a major cause of political instability in the Middle East; and we quietly support the Egyptian military, which is currently trying to reverse last year’s revolutionary gains.
  7. They Found Nothing. Nothing. (November 24, 2011)
    What is so breathtaking is that the apparent consensus on Iran, like the case against Iraq, is a fraud.
  8. Connexions Archive Case Statement (September 24, 2011)
    Working together to secure a future for the past
  9. Defining an American State of War (June 23, 2011)
    Nine common terms associated with our present wars that probably don't mean what you think they mean.
  10. War of the Killer Robots (June 14, 2011)
    Drones are "killer robots," they do make war easy and game-like, and therefore likelier, drone strikes do kill too many civilians and they do violate the International Law of Armed Conflict. I am puzzled and disturbed that some feel that the debate over the use of drones in warfare can be enhanced by denying these facts.
  11. A Strategy for Antiwar Organizing (January 1, 2011)
    There is a paradox here: The organized antiwar movement’s effectiveness has declined, even while public opinion polls showed that antiwar sentiment among the public as a whole has grown steadily. A movement which declines while opportunities for growth are becoming more favourable is a peculiar one indeed.
  12. The Real Merchants of Death (September 22, 2010)
    The global arms trade is a $60 billion yearly business, of which the U.S. controls nearly 40 percent, and a political and economic juggernaut that defends its turf with the ferocity of a junkyard dog.
  13. Calling Bono (January 8, 2010)
    Palestinians have been engaging in nonviolence for decades. The reality is that nonviolence is only as powerful as its visibility to the world.
  14. Grinding Down the U.S. Army (December 15, 2009)
    Prolonging a stalemated war will, in fact, only mean more hurt for both Afghans and Americans. The hurt to Afghans will undoubtedly be worse, for their homes are the battlefield, but our own hurt shouldn#t be underestimated. More broken bodies and shattered minds. More echoes of the horrifying violence that accompanies war.
  15. Connexions Archive seeks a new home (November 18, 2009)
    The Connexions Archive, a Toronto-based library dedicated to preserving the history of grassroots movements for social change, needs a new home.
  16. Israelis Targeting Grassroots Activists (October 28, 2009)
    Israeli authorities are increasingly targeting and intimidating nonviolent Palestinian grassroots activists involved in anti-occupation activities who are drawing increased support from the international community. They see non-violent activists as a major threat because they undermine the legitimacy of Israel's occupation and apartheid policies.
  17. No One Else Will Stop The Killing (October 27, 2009)
    Because we personally understand what war truly means, we have written, called and demonstrated repeatedly for an end to the killing in Afghanistan and Iraq.
  18. A Brief History of Loyal Opposition to War (October 21, 2009)
    As Afghanistan erupts with redoubled violence, the author recounts the clutch of soldiers who have refused to serve or repented their service in every American war since the War of 1812.
  19. Israeli refusers follow South African footsteps in the struggle against apartheid (October 21, 2009)
    Shministim are conscientious objectors. We are Israeli high-school graduates who refuse conscription into the military, and are repeatedly imprisoned as a result. We will not take part of the occupation of another people, the Palestinians, particularly when doing so goes against human values and cannot be explained on grounds of security.
  20. Yes to Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Against Israel (October 8, 2009)
    The BDS campaign was initiated by a broad coalition of Palestinian political and social movements. No Israeli who claims to support the national rights of the Palestinian people can, decently, turns his or her back to that campaign: after having claimed for years that "armed struggle is not the way," it will be outrageous that this BDS strategy will too be disqualified by those Israeli activists. On the contrary, we must all together join to "Boycott from Within" in order to provide Israeli support to this Palestinian initiative. It is the minimum we can do, and it is the minimum we should do.
  21. Iran - The War Dance (October 1, 2009)
  22. Gaza Peace Protester Is Prisoner In Own Home (September 30, 2009)
    Nine months after he helped to organise protests against Israel#s attack on Gaza, Samih Jabareen is a prisoner in his home in Jaffa, near Tel Aviv, an electronic bracelet around his ankle to alert the police should he step outside his front door.
  23. Israel and US apologists rattled by UN report on war crimes in Gaza (September 24, 2009)
    Paul J. Balles considers the #lies, evasions, folly, hatred and schizophrenia# inherent in the hypocritical reactions of Israeli officials, and of Israel#s apologists in the United States, to the UN report on war crimes in Gaza.
  24. War Is Peace (September 17, 2009)
    Because the United States does not look like a militarized country, it's hard for Americans to grasp that Washington is a war capital, that the United States is a war state, that it garrisons much of the planet, and that the norm for us is to be at war somewhere at any moment.
  25. U.N. Team on War Crimes Condemns Israel, Hamas (September 16, 2009)
    A four-member United Nations fact-finding mission, which has just concluded an investigation into last year's brutal conflict in Gaza, makes a strong case for war crimes charges against Israel for its unrelenting 22-day military attacks on Palestinians, largely civilians, including women and children.
  26. NGO Reports on Gaza War Belie Israeli Claims (September 11, 2009)
    This week, two respected human rights organisations - one Palestinian, one Israeli - each came out with very full reports into the extent of the damage caused by the assault Israel waged against Gaza last winter.
  27. Killing America's Kids (September 8, 2009)
    Why is the Secretary of Defense so angry at having the war photographed? Easy: Spin control. Spin is so very important in war these days. While America is only barely a democracy, still, if the public, the great sleeping, acquiescent, ignorant beast, ever gets really upset, the war ends. The Pentagon is acutely aware of this.
  28. Norwegian Pension Fund Divests from Israeli Military Giant Elbit (September 3, 2009)
    The Norwegian Ministry of Finance has excluded the Israeli company Elbit Systems Ltd. from the Government Pension Fund # Global, on the basis of the Council on Ethics# recommendation. The Council on Ethics has found that investment in Elbit constitutes an unacceptable risk of contribution to serious violations of fundamental ethical norms as a result of the company#s integral involvement in Israel#s construction of a separation barrier on occupied territory.
  29. Why Not Sanctions for Israel? (September 1, 2009)
    The US led the imposition of sanctions against South Africa because of South Africa#s apartheid practices. The sanctions forced the white government to hand over political power to the black population. Israel practices a worse form of apartheid than did the white South African government. Yet, Israel maintains that it is #anti-semitic# to criticize Israel for a practice that the world regards as abhorrent.
  30. Top 50 US War Criminals (August 18, 2009)
    Brief profiles of men and women who planned wars of agression and other war crimes.

Selected Websites and Organizations

  1. This is a small sampling of organizations and websites concerned with peace issues in the Connexions Directory. For more organizations and websites, check the Connexions Directory Subject Index, especially under topics such as peace, imperialism, international relations, human rights international, Iraq, militarism, refugees, and U.S. imperialism.
  • ACT for the Earth
    Volunteer led activist group working for peace, the environment and human rights. ACT also publishes The ACTivist magazine.
  • Antiwar.com
    Libertarian-capitalist site opposed to imperialism and war, with extensive news and analysis.
  • Bat Shalom (Daughter of Peace)
    Feminist peace organization working toward a just peace between Israel and its Arab neighbours.
  • Connexions Library: International Affairs & Development Focus
    Selected articles, books, websites and other resources on international issues.
  • Gush Shalom
    Gush Shalom (Translated from Hebrew, the name means "The Peace Bloc")
    is the hard core of the Israeli peace movement. Often described as "resolute", "militant", "radical" or "consistent", it is known for its unwavering stand in times of crisis, such as the al-Aksa intifada. For years now, Gush Shalom has played a leading role in determining the moral and political agenda of the peace forces in Israel, as well as in breaking the so-called "national consensus" based on misinformation. Gush Shalom is an extra-parliamentary organization, independent of any party or other political grouping. Some of its activists do belong to political parties, but the Gush is not aligned to any particular party. The primary aim of Gush Shalom is to influence Israeli public opinion and lead it towards peace and conciliation with the Palestinian people.
  • Israel/Palestine: Resources for peace, justice, and human rights
    A selection of resources for those looking for a solution to the Middle East crisis based on peace, justice, and human rights.
  • Jewish Voice for Peace
    A diverse and democratic community of activists inspired by Jewish tradition to work together for peace, social justice, and human rights. Supports the aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians for security and self-determination.
  • Media bias on the Middle East
    Part of the Palestine: Information with Provenance (PIWP database). Provides documents from all points on the ideological spectrum, both Zionist and anti-Zionist, along with background on everybody whose opinion you find here. Also lets you see what our sources say about each other.
  • Peace Magazine
    Articles about disarmament; conflict resolution; nonviolent sanctions; peace institutions (e.g. the United Nations and the World Court); conflicts and crises around the world; profiles of activists and researchers; and controversies about development, population, and environmental protection.
  • Peace News
    The international antimilitarist magazine. Peace News is written and produced by and for activists, campaigners and radical academics from all over the world.
  • Press for Conversion
    Social, legal, psychological and economic factors essential to the transition from a world based on war, greed, deception and violence, where "might is right," to a world based on peace, justice, truth, human rights and nonviolence.

Other Links & Resources

  • Canadian Peace Alliance
    An umbrella organization of 150 peace-related groups in Canada which promotes concerted action towards disarmament, demilitarization, and the building of conditions and institutions for peace, equality and social justice by means of raising public awareness and influencing government.
  • Center for Defense Information
  • Development Issues Topic Index in Sources Directory of Experts
    A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to international development in the Sources directory for the media.
  • Global Peace Index
    An Index that ranks the nations of the world by their peacefulness and identifies some of the drivers of that peace.
  • GlobalFirepower.com: Strength in Numbers
    GFP provides a unique analytical display of information covering nations from around the world with statistics based on various public sources. Countries covered include the major global players prominent in today's international landscape along with other smaller nations making the news - this spectrum helping to produce a broad comparison of military strengths from across the globe. This is a personal and experimental site meant for entertainment and to stir up dialogue.
  • Human Rights & Civil Liberties Topic Index in Sources Directory of Experts
    A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to human rights and civil liberties in the Sources directory for the media.
  • Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions
    A non-violent, direct-action group originally established to oppose and resist Israeli demolition of Palestinian houses in the Occupied Territories, now also engaged in resistance activities in other areas - land expropriation, settlement expansion, by-pass road construction, policies of "closure" and "separation," the wholesale uprooting of fruit and olive trees and more.
  • Military War Peace Topic Index in Sources Directory of Experts
    A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to the military and war and peace in the Sources directory for the media.
  • Refuser Solidarity Network
    Supports Israelis who refuse to serve in the Occupation.
  • Ta'ayush
    A grassroots movement of Arabs and Jews working to break down the walls of racism and segregation by constructing a true Arab-Jewish partnership.
  • Violence Topic Index in Sources Directory of Experts
    A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to violence in the Sources directory for the media.

Jews Against the Occupation.
Stop Your Shopping. Bombs are Dropping.

 


Books, Films and Periodicals

  1. This is a small sampling of books related to peace issues in the Connexions Online Library. For more books and other resources, check the Connexions Library Subject Index, especially under topics such as peace, imperialism, international relations, human rights international, Iraq, militarism, refugees, and U.S. imperialism.
  1. Arms Canada
    The Deadly Business of Military Exports
    Author: Regehr, Ernie
    Regeher explores the secretive world of Canadian arms manufacture and debunks many of the myths aboutf the benefits of arms sales.
  2. Critique of Nonviolent Politics
    From Mahatma Gandhi to the Anti-Nuclear Movement
    Author: Ryan, Howard
    Ryan accepts that sometimes nonviolence can be effective, but says that sometimes it is not: "a principled insistence on nonviolence can in some circumstances be dangerous to progressive social movements." He says that nonviolence theory "is troubled by moral dogma and mechanical logic."
  3. Dropping the bomb: How to ban nukes and save the planet
    New Internationalist June 2008
    A look at nuclear weapons and their transportation in Britain.
  4. Great Peacemakers: True Stories from Around the World
    True Stories from Around the World
    Author: Beller, Ken; Chase, Heather
  5. How to Start a Revolution
    Author: Arrow, Ruaridh (Director/Producer)
    A documentary on the work and ideas of Gene Sharp, a theorist of non-violent revolution.
  6. The Junius Pamphlet
    The Crisis of Social Democracy
    Author: Luxemburg, Rosa
    The voting of war credits in August 1914 was a shattering moment in the life of individual socialists and of the socialist movement in Europe. Those who had worked for and wholly believed in the ability of organized labour to stand against war now saw the major social democratic parties of Germany, France, and England rush to the defense of their fatherlands. Worker solidarity had proved an impotent myth. Rosa Luxemburg had for years warned against the stultifying effects of the overly bureaucratized German Social Democratic Party and the anti-revolutionary tendencies of the trade unions that played such a large role in the party's policy decisions. She spent much of the war in jail, where she wrote and then smuggled this pamphlet. Published under the name "Junius," the pamphlet became the guiding statement for the International Group, which became the Spartacus League.
  7. Karl Marx's Theory of Revolution
    Volume 5: War & Revolution
    Author: Draper, Hal; Haberkern, E.
    The subject of this volume is Marx and Engels' views on the relation between war and revolution. Its thesis is that, over the course of decades, their views on this question changed -- evolved is a better word -- although, in this case as in others, they wrote no definitive statement of their views. Instead, we have a considerable corpus of ad hoc responses to the events of the hour, many of them politically explosive, from which we have to reconstruct, not a line, but an approach. To complicate things further, many of these crises, while they were the news of the day at the time, have since faded from memory.
  8. Media Lies And The War Drive Against Iran
    Author: Pilger, John
    Iran's crime is its independence. Having thrown out the US's favourite tyrant, Shah Reza Pahlavi, Iran remains the only resource-rich Muslim state beyond US control. As only Israel has a 'right to exist' in the Middle East, the US goal is to cripple the Islamic Republic. This will allow Israel to divide and dominate the region on Washington#s behalf, undeterred by a confident neighbour.
  9. The No-Nonsense Guide to Conflict and Peace
    Author: Ware, Helen (ed.)
  10. The No-Nonsense Guide to Terrorism
    Author: Barker, Jonathan
    An in-depth look at the nature of terrorism that discusses questioning terrorism, assessing it, the difference between state terrorism and group terrorism, morality and history, and war and politics.
  11. The No-Nonsense Guide to the Arms Trade
    Author: Burrows, Gideon
    A review of the increasingly prolific global arms trade and its economic, political and social impact on exploited and vulnerable nations.
  12. Peace Mom
    A Mother's Journey Through Heartache to Activism
    Author: Sheehan, Cindy
    An American mother loses her 24-year-old soldier son, killed in action in Iraq, and leads her to become a prominent US anti-war activist.
  13. Peace News
    The international antimilitarist magazine. Peace News is written and produced by and for activists, campaigners and radical academics from all over the world.
  14. Peacemaking in Your Neighbourhood
    Reflections on an Experiment in Community Mediation
    Author: Beer, Jennifer E.
    Describes ten years of work of the Community Dispute Settlement Program, an innovative program in a suburban area near Philadelphia, founded by the Society of Friends (Quakers). The program set out to try to help solve community disputes using the guidelines of nonviolence, alternatives, and empowerment.
  15. The Roadmap to Nowhere
    Israel/Palestine Since 2003
    Author: Reinhart, Tanya
    An urgent and searing exposé of the #peace process# by a prominent Israeli thinker.
  16. The Unconquerable World
    Power, Nonviolence, and the Will of the People
    Author: Schell, Jonathan
    Traces the history of non-violent social change.
  17. Working for Peace
    A Handbook of Practical Psychology and Other Tools
    Author: Wollman, Neil (ed.)
    A survey of the attitudes and tools that can be used in working for peace.


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Sources - A directory that enables journalists to find spokespersons of organizations. Organizations that list themselves in Sources signficantly increase their odds of getting called by reporters when they are doing a story of their issues..