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John Gittings replied to Sally Carlton's discussion PCDN interview with John Gittings, author of The Glorious Art of PeaceJohn Gittings replied to Sally Carlton's discussion PCDN interview with John Gittings, author of The Glorious Art of Peace"Brian: Two issues are implied in the interesting question which you raise, if I’m not mistaken. The first is whether Western religious leaders are intervening or have done so to try to transform the long-running Middle East…"
Andre Sheldon replied to John Gittings's discussion The Glorious Art of Peace"Dear Mr. Gittings:
In response to your article, I would humbly like to submit a plan to build bridges and transcend borders. The plan is designed to catapult NONVIOLENCE into the mainstream of global politics for the people in every country…"
Andre Sheldon replied to John Gittings's discussion The Glorious Art of Peace"Arun Gandhi has agreed to join me to go to the UN to make a presentation to Michele Bachelet, the Executive Director of UN WOMEN. When I told Arun that it was to propose a Global Movement of Nonviolence (GMofNV), he said, "It's about…"
John Gittings replied to John Gittings's discussion The Glorious Art of Peace"Thank you for reminding me of the importance of Palestinian peace groups which I should learn more about: also for pointing me in the direction of Mubarak Awad --I've just come across this lively interview with him."
John Gittings replied to John Gittings's discussion The Glorious Art of Peace"Thank you for adding this useful comparison. I do have several pages in my book on Gandhi -- though not enough! He is one of those figures whose name is known by everyone but not necessarily his thoughts beyond the simple concept of…"
John Gittings replied to John Gittings's discussion The Glorious Art of Peace"Thanks! As the Chinese would say, yilu pingan -- Travel in Peace."
Yousef replied to John Gittings's discussion The Glorious Art of Peace"Dear Sir,
I am totally agree with you as Peace activist in Palestine , Its very rare to find focus on the Peace groups and the power of change they have . Most the focus goes on the Millitray groups and war experts.
I hope you will take in…"
Professor Brian Walker replied to John Gittings's discussion The Glorious Art of Peace"The Glorious Art of Peace will be with me, as we journey south from chilly England to share days of the French Midi sun and pure peace!"
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- Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)
- I worked for many years for The Guardian as foreign editorial writer and China specialist. Since leaving the newspaper I have applied myself to peace studies, and have recently published a book on the historical perception of peace (see below). I am also an associate editor of the recently published OXFORD INTERNATIONAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PEACE, and I am a research associate at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
- Please indicate if you're joining PCDN as an individual or organization (please mark the appropriate category)
- individual (professional)
- Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
- Asia, Middle East, US/Russia.
- What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
- UK
- What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
- Independent scholar,, working in the field of peace.history.
- How many years professional experience do you have ?
- 15+
- What is your personal or organizational website?
- http://www.johngittings.com
- Which Languages do you speak Proficiently? (note we can not list all languages, only some major world languages or ones related to conflict regions)
- French, Mandarin, Spanish
- Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?
- Conflict Resolution, Development, Media, Nonviolence, Peacebuilding, Peacekeeping
- Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?
- Communication, Research
- What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?
- Research into the perception of peace from ancient times to today.
The depiction of peace through visual images and in poetry.
- If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications
- THE GLORIOUS ART OF PEACE: From the Iliad to Iraq (Oxford Univertsity Press, 2012).
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