Peace Work in Sri Lanka's War
Angela Pinchero has been working for several years as a member of the civilian team Nonviolent Peaceforce. Though the workers don't take sides, they can't help having feelings.
Nepal's Youth as Peacebuilders
Now that the Maoist insurrection is over in Nepal, the youthful fighters are going home. Michael Shipler works with them in dealing with such issues as forgiveness and mercy.
Democratizing the UN, One Click at a Time
Boutros Boutros-Ghali is pushing for a UN Parliamentary Assembly, and the idea is picking up support everywhere, writes James Applegate.
Global Democratic Development: What Should and Should Not be Done
Ed Broadbent was the founding head of the Montreal-based, government-funded organization known now as Rights and Democracy, which helped democratic opposition movements in repressive regimes work to achieve freedom. Here he addresses the challenges of doing so from a tolerant approach.
Awami National Party Support is Up in Pakistan
One moderate party in Pakistan was founded by "Badshah" Khan who led the Pathans in nonviolently resisting British rule. It did surprisingly well in recent elections, writes John Bacher.
Kenya: Healing the Nation
A flawed election in this East African country provoked outrage that evoked latent tribal conflicts over land and other problems, writes Katie Meyers. But Kofi Annan helped the rival leaders find a basis for power-sharing, and throughout the strife many citizens worked for peace and reconciliation.
Canada's Radarsat: High-Tech Satellites for Peace or War?
Ron Shirtliff was stimulated by Richard Sanders's sleuthing into the strange business deals of the manufacturers of Canada's surveillance satellite, which has many possible uses.
The Emergency in Gaza
Amnesty International reports that in the previous two months, 230 Gazans were killed and three Israelis. Judy Deutsch reports on the current phase of this ongoing conflict.
Censorship, Information Warfare, and the Battle to Protect the Internet
Ron Deibert is developing technical solutions that enable people in repressive regimes to use the Internet without getting caught. Marshall Beck interviewed him about his "Citizen Lab."
Canada Could Learn from New Zealand to Stand Against Nuclear Weapons
Joanna Santa Barbara has written a review essay on a helpful 1990 book by the late Prime Minister David Lange.
Reviews: Jonathan Schell, The Seventh Decade: The New Shape of Nuclear Danger, reviewed by Metta Spencer; Saleem Ali ed., Peace Parks: Conservation and Conflict Resolution, reviewed by Ken Simons.
Newsworthy: New World Court Project: Soldiers' mental health
The Peace Crossword (in Litsoft .puz format)
