Why do states commemorate past wars?
Why do states commemorate past wars? Argentina and the United Kingdom commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Falklands/Malvinas War (1982) Author: Juan F. Dávila y Verdin, FRSA Translated into Spanish by Silvana Gordillo González The commemorations and remembrance of past wars in Occident have been part of the rituals carried by the ancient civilizations. Evidence […]
London Bombings: Finding the Way to Peace
London Bombings: Finding the Way to Peace Author: Simon Stander Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on 07/18/2005 Londoners are being bombed again. It has happened before but no one really gets used to it. Commuters who have been interviewed largely express the view that they are fearful of more bombings, yet they have […]
Protesting Arms
Protests in Cancun, Mexico overshadowed the 144 arrests at London’s huge arms fair.
“Vulture” Feeds on Zambia
“Vulture” Feeds on Zambia Author: Ashley Seager Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 02/28/2007 Category: In the News A so-called “vulture” fund has been given permission by a British court to enforce a claim for tens of millions of dollars theoretically owed by Zambia. The decision was immediately slammed by campaign groups who […]