Downloads related to "Causes of war"
The Causes and Costs of War: MAPW Address, Easter 2011
Address to the Unitarian Peace Memorial Church, Easter Sunday, 24 April 2011, the day before Anzac Day. Dr Jenny Grounds, Vice President, Medical Association for Prevention of War, speaks about the human, environmental and financial costs of war, and how war should be commemorated.
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Vision 2030 : an alternative approach to Australian security. MAPW 2010
Vision 2030: An Alternative Approach to Australian Security.Foreword by the Rt Hon Malcolm Fraser. MAPW 2010 publication which examines the 2009 defence white paper “Defending Australia in the Asia Pacific Century: Force 2030”, and calls for debate on Australia’s military expenditure and policies. It questions the value of spending on military rather than development projects and challenges the White Paper’s proposals for major weapons acquisitions.
Neuroscience and social change: are we rational beings? Prof Fred Mendelsohn, 2009
Neuroscience and social change: are we rational beings? was the title of the talk given by Professor Fred Mendelsohn AO, at the MAPW Annual National Council dinner on 20 August 2009. Professor Mendelsohn discussed the complexity of the human brain; the contrast between our extraordinary scientific achievements and our stupidity in wars; the role of empathy and of emotion; and implications of our understanding of the human brain for our campaign for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
MAPW response, Community Consultation report, Defence White Paper: updated June 2009
MAPW took seriously the offer to participated in the Defence Department's Community Consultation leading up to the 2009 Defence White Paper. Our members developed a considered and well-researched MAPW submission and attended local community meetings. The Community Consultation Report (released on 15 April 2009 just ahead of the White Paper and budget) highlights the views of the military and weapons industry while dismissing or downplaying views and evidence suggesting decreased spending, or promoting peace-making and diplomatic resolution of conflict. Our response has been updated after analysing submissions, and following questions in the Senate.
MAPW 2008: Fact sheets 1-12 on the global arms trade
All 12 fact sheets on the global weapons trade prepared by MAPW with the Uniting Church, Quakers and Pax Christi; including Australia's role in armaments production; particular weapons; environmental effects of war; and particular weapons manufacturers. These fact sheets provide a succinct introduction to the human costs of weapons production. * Large file: fact sheets also available for individual download.
MAPW submission to Australia's 2020 summit: April 2008
MAPW's submission to the Australian Government’s 2020 summit, in April 2009, was prepared by MAPW President Dr Sue Wareham. It discusses three areas of concern: nuclear weapons; war as a response to terrorism; and our future security.
Causes of regional conflicts and wars with regional examples. Necdet Ipekyuz - 1998
Necdet Ipekyuz of the Turkish Medical Association outlines the fundamental issue that regions "where armed conflict is ongoing receives assistance in the form of health, educational equipment, food and clothing from various NGOi's. There isn't enough effort being put into practice in bringing about a peaceful solution to the armed conflict". A paper presented at the IPPNWi World Congress, 1998.
