Exploring Governance and Broadening the Spectrum of Conflict

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Exploring the challenges of addressing human conflict throughout history and the vital role of governance in creating a peaceful society. Emphasizing the necessity of expanding beyond traditional war strategies and urging a shift towards global cooperation to prevent devastating environmental consequences.

(Recorded May 28, 2024)

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In this week’s Frankly, Nate offers an update on the current state of conflict between NATO and Russia and the increasing threat of escalation, followed by 7 high-level questions about how to think about war, the human predicament and our work for a more stable future. While these issues may seem too looming and overwhelming for our everyday lives, the society-ending (world-ending?) ramifications of them would trump every other issue if the worst were to happen. When thinking of how we define “war”, is it even possible to “win” within a complex, interconnected, global society given the level of our military technology? Is the way we view and participate in war a result of governance systems that no longer are fit for purpose? Taking a step further, could we change our cultural values - starting with individuals and communities around us - to reorient towards peace-centric structures that rely on cooperation and stability?

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