A Global Security System: An Alternative to War

by Kent Shifferd, Patrick Hiller, David Swanson

GSS is World Beyond War's effort to describe an alternative security system – one in which peace is pursued by peaceful means – to replace the present war system. It describes the "hardware" of creating a peace system, and the "software" – the values and concepts – necessary to operate a peace system and the means to spread these globally. Key sections

* Why is an Alternative Global Security System both Desirable and Necessary?
* Why we Think a Peace System is Possible
* Common Security
* Demilitarizing Security
* Managing International and Civil Conflicts
* International Non-government The Role of Global Civil Society
* Creating a Culture of Peace
* Accelerating The Transition To An Alternative Security System

This report is based on the work of many experts in international relations, peacebuilding and peace studies and on the experience of many activists.

This 3rd edition reflects new thinking and insights as well as the feedback from readers and partners. This is not just another report, but a living document that we will continually seek to improve. New in this edition is an analysis of Trump's foreign policy agenda; updated and new data on peace economics and military spending; and new or updated sections including the business of peacebuilding, demilitarizing security, multi-track diplomacy framework to peacemaking, and many other additions.

303 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 25, 2015

Reviews

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full disclosure, I am on the board of World Beyond War , as are the three primary authors of this book. This book is a project of World Beyond War--it outlines a blueprint for replacing our current security system which is based on militarism and violence with an alternative security system based on diplomacy, mediation/negotiation, and international rule of law. World Beyond War solicited input to our book since its publication, and we have incorporated that input in Edition 2 which will be released in September 2016.

World Beyond War seeks to abolish war completely, not just address the current war de jour. We believe it can be done, but will require a massive, coordinated, worldwide movement. Over 50,000 people from 135 countries have already signed the World Beyond War pledge.

We welcome criticism of, and input to, our publication, as well as your participation in creating a world beyond war. www.worldbeyondwar.org

[Thomas Ray · Rating 3 out of 5]

Online at https://worldbeyondwar.org

Mentions only in these six words "the corruption of governments by money." Silent on how to stop the military-industrial tail wagging the U.S. dog. (I read the 2016 edition.)

https://worldbeyondwar.org shows they're doing some activism.

The world is a seesaw: on that side is a box of rocks. On this side a box, and a lot of us adding sand a teaspoon at a time. Someday it'll tip. And everyone will say, "How did it happen so fast?"--Pete Seeger

[Samyy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heavy on the non-violent resistance efforts, however, still insightful and worth reading.