The Peace Integrity Score: Why Ceasefires Are Not Enough
Ceasefires stop guns; peace rebuilds trust. The Peace Integrity Score helps readers, policymakers, and media tell the difference, measuring inclusion, rights, justice, and durability.
From Rights to Responsibilities: Rebalancing the Moral Equation of Peace
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights changed the world. But in an era of climate collapse, disinformation, and social fracture, we need to evolve—toward a framework of shared responsibilities.
How Nations Weaponize Stories to Protect Fragile Identities
Nations, like individuals, can act narcissistically. They rewrite history, deny harm, and cast themselves as victims to shield fragile identities. From MAGA to Russia’s “historic destiny,” from Israel’s perpetual siege to Australia’s ANZAC myth, weaponized stories bind and blind us. The challenge is not to abandon myth but to create narratives resilient enough to hold truth as well as pride.
From Care Crisis to National Policy: Rebuilding Australia Through Right Human Relations
What if peace was something we built at home, not just in Parliament? This bold proposal from Ministry for Peace Australia reframes unpaid parenting, community work, and elder care as national priorities—and outlines exactly how we can fund them.
The Architecture of Escalation: Why Peace Must Be Built Like Defence
Escalation isn’t inevitable—it’s engineered. From Gaza to Ukraine, modern conflicts follow predictable patterns. What if peace had its own infrastructure to stop them?