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War No More

War No More

Robert Hinde | Joseph Rotblat

(2003)

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Abstract

At a time when terrorism is opening the way for new forms of warfare worldwide, this book provides a much-needed account of the real dangers we face, and argues that the elimination of weapons of mass destruction and of war are attainable and necessary goals.

Written by Nobel Peace prize winner and former nuclear physicist Joseph Rotblat, who was involved in the creation of the first atom bomb, and biologist/ psychologist Robert Hinde, War No More provides expert insight into the nature of modern warfare - including weapons of mass destruction. Examining the key factors that contribute to conflict, the authors explain how best to approach a peaceful future.

If war is ever to be eliminated, we must address key issues such as the gap between rich and poor; have fully effective arms controls, and above all we must have better education. The authors emphasise the United Nations - as well as NGOs, religious groups, and grassroots movements - also have important parts to play.
'A thoughtful and impassioned manifesto that challenges the morality, not just of scientists, but of leaders, decision-makers and citizens everywhere'
New Scientist

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Contents v
Introduction 1
1. The Diversity of Wars 9
2. The Nuclear Peril 14
The Risk of a Nuclear War 14
The Destructive Power of Nuclear Weapons 17
The Nuclear Arms Race 22
3. Other Weapons of Mass Destruction 30
Chemical Warfare 30
Biological Warfare 33
Radiological Warfare ( Dirty Bombs) 35
Information Technology Warfare 37
4. Conventional Weapons 39
5. Causes of War and the Role of Weapons 47
6. The Political System and its Leaders 52
The Institution of Nation- States 52
Totalitarianism Versus Democracy 55
The Role of Political Leaders 56
Clandestine Political Action 61
Autonomy of Groups Within States 61
Terrorism 65
7. Culture and Tradition 68
Cultural Factors Related to Violence 68
8. Resources: Territory and the Environment 86
9. Economic Factors: Globalization and Poverty 89
10. War and Human Nature 101
Aggression and Aggressiveness 101
War as an Institution 107
The Role of Scientists 118
11. What Stops Countries from Going to War ? 125
Democracy 125
Overcoming Cultural Differences 129
Globalization 135
Deterrence 136
Sanctions 140
International Law 141
12. Preventing War: Arms Control 145
Arms Control 147
Combating Terrorism 166
13. Preventing War: Promotion of International Well- Being and Peace Education 169
Promotion of International Well- Being 169
Education for Peace and Socialization 171
14. Organizations Involved in Prevention, Intervention and Conflict Resolution 178
The United Nations 180
Regional and Inter- Governmental Organizations 186
The Roles of Non- Governmental Organizations 187
Religious Groups and Reconciliation Commissions 190
Grassroots Organizations 191
15. Intervention and Conflict Resolution 193The Importance of Early Warning and Early Action 193Is Intervention Necessarily Desirable? 195
Conditions for Intervention 196
Who Should Intervene and How? 198
Peacekeeping and Peace- Enforcement 201
Establishing Peace 203The Aftermath of War 205
The Promotion of Democracy 207
Some Outstanding Issues 208
16. Epilogue: Eliminating Conflict in the Nuclear Age 211
Abbreviations and Acronyms 219
Further Reading 220
Index 223
Afghanistan Arms etc from the West 11