Smart Security and the End of War. In this article, David Korten writes: “We humans have arrived at a defining moment. We must bring ourselves into balance with one another and Earth or suffer the consequences of social and environmental collapse. It creates a unique opportunity for bold action to end war as an instrument of foreign policy, convert to a peace economy, and create a world that works for all.” 

An Urgency of Joy: Culture of Peace Still a Radical Leap. In his June 26, 2008, column, Robert C. Koehler, award winning journalist and editor with Tribune Media Services, speaks of the legislation in the U.S. Congress to establish a Department of Peace: "I whole-heartedly support this legislation, which among much else would establish a peace academy and coordinate and fund the best of the violence-prevention and restorative-justice/healing programs that are proliferating around the country, because it would bring a level of peace consciousness to our government that is currently absent. The legislation, I believe, would also help these disparate groups understand that each is part of a larger whole — a dawning global culture of peace."

UN peacekeeping mission must tackle the roots of violence, letter to the editor of Financial Times, 24 May 2008, by Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, Former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the United Nations. In his letter, Ambassador Chowdhury states, "The people need to be empowered in a way so that individually and collectively they value tolerance, understanding, respect for diversity and non-violent ways of resolving problems. . . . It would be worthwhile for the Security Council to include a 'culture-of-peace' impact clause in each of the peacekeeping mandates." 

Heal the Warrior, Heal the Country, by Edward Tick in the Summer 2008 issue of Yes! Magazine. Ed Tick writes: "We cannot heal from war without involving the entire community and society, and without invoking transpersonal help. We must develop modern rituals that acknowledge the additional wounds caused by war fought for non-defense reasons. Much as we might disagree with a war, our rituals must include purification, public storytelling, and community acceptance of responsibility for what the soldier has done."

Lessons for Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations from Nepal’s New Ministry for Peace and Reconstruction, by Shiri Barr. Shiri, from Israel, attended the First Global Summit for Ministries and Departments of Peace in London in October 2005.  In June 2008, she completed her master’s degree program in conflict transformation at the SIT Graduate Institute in Vermont. In March 2008, Shiri presented this paper at the First International Academic Conference, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Pathways to Peace, held at Central Connecticut State University.

Common Cents: A commentary on business and society. "Iraq - Exit from a Quagmire," an article by Rinaldo S. Brutoco, Founder and CEO, World Business Academy, and Board Member of Peace Partnership International.

The Asian Study Centre for Peace & Conflict Transformation is a new initiative, based in Nepal, that has been set up to develop ways of peacefully resolving conflicts in South Asia and eventually provide expertise and training for people trying to find solutions for some of the world’s worst conflicts. ASPECT's founding director, Manish Thapa, participated with the Peace Alliance Foundation at the Second People's Summit for Ministries and Departments of Peace held in June 2006 in Victoria, British Columbia. Read his Gap-Year interview HERE . 

The Peace Alliance Foundation Annual Report describes the activities and accomplishments of the Peace Alliance Foundation over the past fiscal year, August 2005-July 2006. 

Moving Mainstream Media toward a Culture of Peace, by Marianne H. Perez. A master's thesis for the European University Center for Peace Studies, May 2006. Uses a framework that combines peace studies, cognitive linguistic theory, communications and media studies to demonstrate how a Department of Peace can help move mainstream media from a culture of war to a culture of peace.

The Case for Establishing Ministries of Peace in Africa (2006), by Jean-Pierre Mfuni Mwanza, founder and executive director of Central Africa Conflict Prevention Association, Democratic Republic of the Congo. An essay on violence, peace, a culture of peace, and the role of a Ministry of Peace in governments at all levels, with special focus on Africa.

Peace Be Upon You. Zachery Karabell traces the historical instances of peaceful coexistence between Muslim, Christian, and Jewish people. 

The Joan Kenley Show of September 23, 2006 , featured an hour-long program - “Celebrating the International Day of Peace” - on San Francisco radio station KQKE 960AM. This show was dedicated to the people and organizations around the world who, each day, do their part to contribute to a peaceful, sustainable planet. The program included: what's happening around the world to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the International Day of Peace; how you can keep peace in your mind, body, heart, and soul all year long; and how storytelling, music and dance can teach and promote peace. Dot Maver, executive director of the Peace Alliance Foundation was one of the guests on the show. Clich HERE for information on other guests and to listen to and/or download audio files of the program.