2018-03-03

War Abolition 201: Building the Alternative Global Security System – World Beyond War Classroom



    • War Abolition 201: Building the Alternative Global Security System – World Beyond War Classroom




    • War Abolition 201: Building the Alternative Global Security System

      $100.00
      81 students enrolled
      Updated start date: February 26*
      Course runs from the week of February 26 to the week of April 16, 2018.
      (*Previously scheduled dates: January 29 – March 19, 2018)
      With what do we replace the war system (aka the military-industrial-corporate-governmental complex)? What truly makes us secure? What are the moral, social, political, philosophical and pragmatic foundations of an alternative global security system – a system in which peace is pursued by peaceful means? What actions and strategies might we pursue in building this system? War Abolition 201: Building the Alternative Global Security System, explores these questions and more with the goal of engaging students in learning that leads to action.
      War Abolition 201 provides participants an opportunity to learn from, dialogue with, and strategize for change with World Beyond War experts and peer activists and change makers from around the world.
      A facilitated online learning experience led by World Beyond War experts, War Abolition 201 is based upon the publication A Global Security System: An Alternative to War (2017 edition) and its accompanying free online study and action guide Study War No More.
      Each week of the course will feature a guest instructor / facilitator from World Beyond War’s coordinating or advisory committee. These guest instructors will help you to explore weekly topics supported by an online chat room where you are encouraged to dialogue with peers and instructors. The interactions are not live or scheduled. You take part whenever works for you.   Optional written assignments are also provided each week for those who wish to earn a certificate. Submissions and feedback can be shared with everyone taking the course or kept private between a student and the instructor, at the student’s choice.
      The cost of the course is the same for someone completing all, some, or none of the assignments.
      A certificate will be provided to those who complete all assignments.
      Time commitment / expectations: How much time you spend and how deeply you engage is up to you. At a minimum you can expect to spend between 1-2 hours a week if you only review the weekly content (text and videos). We hope, however, you’ll want to engage in the online dialogue with peers and experts. This is where the real richness of the learning occurs; where we have the opportunity to explore new ideas, strategies and visions for building a global security system. Depending on your level of engagement with the online discussion you can expect to add another 1-3 hours a week. Finally, all participants are encouraged to complete optional written assignments (required to earn a certificate). This is an opportunity to deepen and apply the ideas explored each week to practical possibilities. Expect another 2 hours a week if you pursue these options.
      *** Please note: War Abolition 101 is not a prerequisite for War Abolition 201.  The two courses are complimentary and can be taken in any order.  While 101 focuses on understanding and dismantling the current security system, 201 emphasizes building the new system.  War Abolition 101 will be offered again in 2018.  Please join World Beyond War’s email list to receive announcements and updates.
      Tony Jenkins
      Tony Jenkins, PhD is the Education Coordinator for World Beyond War. He is also the Managing Director of the International Institute on Peace Education and Coordinator of the Global Campaign for Peace Education. He currently teaches peace and justice studies at Georgetown University, George Washington University, and George Mason University.
      David Swanson
      David is director of World Beyond War and campaign coordinator for RootsAction.org. Swanson’s books include "War Is A Lie" and "When the World Outlawed War."
      Robert Fantina is the WBW country coordinator in Canada. He is a journalist, writing extensively about issues related to war and peace, and is the author of several books, including "Empire, Racism and Genocide: A History of U.S. Foreign Policy."
      Leah retired from the U.S. Navy in 2000 at the rank of Commander following twenty years of active duty service. She became heavily involved with Veterans For Peace (VFP); forming a local chapter in Corvallis, Oregon, and serving on the national board of directors as both the vice-president and president. She is the coordinator for the Drones Quilt Project, a traveling exhibit designed to memorialize those killed by U.S. drones. She currently serves as the Chair of the Coordinating Committee of World Beyond War.
      Marc is a writer, web developer and antiwar activist from New York City. He's written articles for Literary Kicks, Pacifism21, Huffington Post, the Guardian and Philadelphia Inquirer, and has lately been participating in #resistance activities in the USA.
      Patrick is a peace scientist who is committed in his personal and professional life to create a world beyond war. He is the Executive Director of the War Prevention Initiative by the Jubitz Family Foundation and teaches conflict resolution at Portland State University.
      Barry Sweeney is a member of World Beyond War's Coordinating Committee and the WBW Country Coordinator for Ireland. He is a peace activist, a primary school, and permaculture teacher based in Ireland and Italy.
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      War Abolition 201: Building the Alternative Global Security System
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      $100.00

      81 students enrolled

      Overview
      Curriculum
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      Welcome!
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      Welcome to War Abolition 201!
      Preview
      Introductions


      Week 1: A Peace System is Possible
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      Why We Think a Peace System is Possible

      What Makes us Secure?

      Alternative Visions: Human Security & a Culture of Peace

      Nonviolence: A More Successful Approach

      For Discussion

      Week 1 Assignments


      Week 2: Political, Philosophical and Practical Foundations of an Alternative System
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      Common Security

      Transition: From an Offensive to Defensive Posture

      Demilitarization & Disarmament

      For Discussion (week 2)

      Week 2 Assignments


      Week 3: Humane Global Governance
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      Reforming and Building Effective International Institutions

      International Law

      Reconfigure the Response to Terrorism

      Proposals for Starting Over

      For Discussion (week 3)

      Week 3 Assignments


      Week 4: Ecological Security
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      Ecological Security

      War on the Earth

      Peace Ecology

      For Discussion (Week 4)

      Week 4 Assignments


      Week 5: Building a Peace Economy
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      A Sustainable Global Economy as a Foundation for Peace


      Week 6: The Role of Civil Society
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      The Role of Global Civil Society

      Nonviolent Civilian-Based Defense / Civilian Peacekeeping Forces

      Involving Women in Peace & Security Decision Making

      Faith-Based Movements: The Role of Religion in Building Peace


      Week 7: Learning and Educational Strategies
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      Peace Education

      Peace Research

      Peace Media


      Week 8: Planning the Transition: Building the Future
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      Putting it all Together

      From the Probable to the Possible: a Futures Planning Workshop

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