Description
Is it possible that out of the immediate worldwide crises of war and climate catastrophe a new approach can be fashioned to deal with our deepest differences?
This wide-ranging survey from an experienced peacemaker provides a valuable primer for all those who seek to end war. Alderdice shows that war has become increasingly complex and peace work today requires more complex answers. It needs the “future thinking” that Einstein called for. Peacemakers should find adaptive solutions, focusing less on structures and more on communities. Though we live in a challenging world, there is still a way forward.
John Gittings, Vice-president, Movement for the Abolition of War Author of The Glorious Art of Peace
Lord John Alderdice, founding chair of The Concord Foundation, gave the 2025 Movement for the Abolition of War Remembrance Lecture to a packed hall in London on 9th November, Remembrance Sunday.
Drawing on his experience as a key figure in bringing the Belfast/Good Friday agreement to a successful conclusion and as a former consultant psychiatrist in psychotherapy, John spoke about the qualities needed in today’s world if we are to succeed in resolving and preventing conflict. This pamphlet contains the text of his lecture.
