"Insults, lies, and whale blood" should be the title for the latest international dispute involving the icy waters of Antarctica. Although this placid and remote area of the world seems to be the last place one might expect to encounter an intense debate between opposing cultures, the dispute is creating a worldwide legal stir that…

The purpose of this study was to compare the perceptions of American and international students on conflict resolution, and to determine if the students were willing to participate in conflict resolution. A survey was given to 226 students at an eastern university that asked them to identify a major international conflict and whether they felt…

Four major pathways the U.S. peace movement has followed may be identified as: (1) pacifism; (2) conscientious objection; (3) antimilitarism; and (4) internationalism. Those individuals following pacifism have held a personal dedication to participate in no war or violent revolution. Conscientious objectors have held a selective objection against…

Notes that social scientists are exploring macro applications of human behavior theory to peace interventions. Provides an overview of an international intervention conducted by Carl R. Rogers and his colleagues. Describes the format of the Central American Challenge, an international conference conducted in Rust, Austria; conference participants;…

The best and brightest young people of the world should have a place to learn the art of peacemaking. A U.S. Academy of Peace that would train Americans in the peaceful resolution of conflict is proposed. (RM)

After 16 years, the United States and Cuba are finally holding open, friendly discussions. The article discusses the historical background of the relations between the two countries, and the major issues of concern to both countries. (NQ)

Legislation to establish the National Peace Academy is currently under consideration by the United States Congress. The Peace Academy should develop as the center and the hub of a national and international movement to change the way our society deals with conflict. (MLW)

A summary of the to-date accomplishments and development in peace education concludes with a definition of the necessary facets of a more comprehensive program than currently exists: (1) purpose; (2) issues and subjects; (3) perspective or approach; and (4) teaching methods. (JB)

Details the colloquiam commemorating the thirtieth anniversary of the end of World War II with participants from East Germany, Norway, Soviet Union, Denmark and Finland. Analyzes detente in terms of conflicting ideologies, social responsibilities, and free flow of information. (MH)

The political and value structures involved in the change process for achieving peace are discussed. Suggestions for achieving the social change needed for peace which are related to education involve an emphasis on conflict resolution techniques and the capacity to analyze a culture in terms of its values. (KM)

Peace studies explores organized non-violence and violence; their relationships to society, behavior, and consciousness; and ways of working toward a just and harmonious world community. Noting a fairly rapid growth in peace studies courses on college and university campuses during the last half of the 20th century, this report provides a…

This book is a review of the 1986 United Nations International Year of Peace conducted at an international conference in Fiji. The theme of the conference was "People Create Alternatives," and the issues of conflict resolution and avoiding global destruction were addressed. Specific topics discussed were: (1) "Theories and…

As a means of counteracting current widespread acceptance of war and war preparations with a sense of resignation and hopelessness/powerlessness, this monograph proposes a nonviolent strategy by which citizens can discourage or thwart either internal usurpation or external invasion/occupation. Designated Civilian Based Defense (CBD), this system…

Suggests that innovative teaching methods such as simulation gaming be used to teach high school and college students about international relations and modern diplomacy. Demonstrates how the simulation technique was used to teach students in schools and colleges in Israel about the Middle East conflict. (DB)