Just a quick look at the news headlines on any given day is a powerful reminder that devastating armed conflicts worldwide are destroying lives and whole communities often in the name of religion. Hidden in the news; if reported on at all; are the brave religious leaders in these zones of violence; working to bring peace and reconciliation to their people. These inspiring men and women offer critical insights and skills for addressing today's most urgent conflicts. But their stories are rarely told.Peacemakers in Action: Profiles of Religion in Conflict Resolution shares the experiences of 16 such remarkable religious peacemakers who have put their lives on the line in conflicts around the world from Israel-Palestine to Northern Ireland; the Balkans; Sudan; South Africa; El Salvador; Indonesia and beyond. For each of them; religious texts and traditions have served both as a source of inspiration and as a practical resource in resolv ing conflict.These grassroots peacemakers are powerful; but underutilized actors for resolving some of the world's most horrifying conflicts. As such; this book contains timely information for diplomats; government officials; and resolution practitioners; as well as today's students of religion and international affairs; our future peacemakers. And in a world where religion-based conflict affects us all; this book provides critical lessons and much-needed hope for each of us.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Changes the way one thinks about war and strategyBy keithjohnsonYes; van Creveld has stirred up years of debate with this book. Yes; there are plenty of military historians who quibble over his sweeping conclusions. And yes; it is laser-focused on European land campaigns.Nevertheless; this book is indispensable for clear thinking about what armies actually did; how they did it; and what the logistics requirements were. Every time i see a casual reference to 18th-century warfare and the tyranny of supply lines; which supposedly dictated strategy; I think back to van Creveld's analysis showing that there was no such thing. He makes clear that the real revolution in warfare came in 1914 -- not trench warfare; but the rise of permanent supply operations rather than fluid logistics.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great book written by someone loves the topicBy ThorjThis is a solid book. Even if you are an avid military history reader; there may be some surprising new information and analysis (Rommel in the desert and the D-day invasion for example). The historical trends are well organized. My only gripe is that there are some deep dives into repetitive details. But this is an interesting; great book written by someone loves the topic!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good book fro the professionalBy Anthony J. AndreaFor those professionally involved in this field it is a must read if you want to understand the importance of logistics in war.The general reader my find it of interest as it is well written and makes many interesting points
