Transform defence for sustainable human safety
The paradigm shift for defence, security, foreign and development policies in a climate changed world.
On 7 October, the Hamas militia attacked Israel. Since then, the Israeli military has bombarded Gaza in an effort to “obliterate” Hamas’ military infrastructure. Dr Philip Webber and Dr Stuart Parkinson, of Scientists for Global Responsibility, assess the scale of the Israeli military assault in comparison with other wars, and consider the possibilities for peace. … Continue reading Gaza: one of the most intense bombardments in history?
Also speaking at the XR peace picket of the MOD was David Collins, a former Royal Marine who then worked for years on renewable energy, is a delegate to Veterans for Peace USA and on the executive of MAW. Transcript for his talk is available here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFDlxUGt4Fc&ab_channel=MAW%3AMovementfortheAbolitionofWar
This account of the build-up to the Iraq war by Robert Kelley is a superb succinct summary. Still, to this day, no one has been held accountable for this devastating illegal invasion. Instead, as Kelley says, it’s passed off as ‘a story of faulty and inadequate intelligence, rather than robust and reliable intelligence information ignored.’ … Continue reading Iraq: Ignoring the Expert Weapons Inspectors Proved to Be a Fatal Mistake
As part of a groundbreaking Blue Zone Side Event at COP27 on dealing with military and conflict related emissions under the UNFCCC, TPNS was invited to speak on the civil society perspective. It was organised by Ukraine and supported by CAFOD. TPNS joined their colleagues at Perspectives Climate Group, who presented our joint publication Military … Continue reading COP27 side event: Dealing with military and conflict related emissions under the UNFCCC
Transform defence for sustainable human safety 