Document2 Final

The author proposes the establishment of a Ministry for Peacebuilding to shift government focus from military-centric security to a 'culture of peace.' This proposed ministry would be responsible for promoting non-violence, managing disarmament, overseeing the conversion of military facilities to civilian use, and redefining national security to include human rights and environmental concerns. The text suggests that such an institution would provide a necessary counter-perspective to the Ministry of Defence and argues that peacebuilding is more effectively carried out by civilians than by military personnel.

• The author proposes a Ministry for Peacebuilding to institutionalize a 'culture of peace,' which is defined as an active process where dialogue, respect for human rights, and inter-cultural understanding replace violence and secrecy.
• A central goal of the proposed ministry is to redefine national security to include non-military threats, such as human rights, energy, and the environment, rather than focusing solely on military protection.
• The Ministry for Peacebuilding would take over four specific disarmament responsibilities: drafting policies, ensuring treaty ratification, monitoring implementation, and coordinating with the UN.
• The document argues that peacebuilding and the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure are more effectively managed by civilians than by the military, suggesting the creation of a National Peace Corps.
• The document cites Costa Rica, Panama, and Haiti as examples of countries that have abolished their militaries or replaced them with civilian security arrangements.

APA

Harris, G. (n.d.). Document2 Final. Institute for Security Studies. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/ACHIEVINGSUTER.PDF

Chicago

Harris, Geoff. Document2 Final. Institute for Security Studies, n.d. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/ACHIEVINGSUTER.PDF.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{harrisnddocument2, author = {Harris, Geoff}, title = {{Document2 Final}}, institution = {Institute for Security Studies}, url = {https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/ACHIEVINGSUTER.PDF}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }