Unraveling the Hidden Impact of Militarism: Feminism, Peace and Justice

Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution

Carter School Fall 2023 Peace Week

Fall 2023 Peace Week! Fall 2023 Peace Week will be held September 18th through September 22nd. The Carter School Fall 2023 Peace Week titled Building Peace in Partnership.

Contemporary troubling trends like global conflicts and identity politics are widespread, making it difficult to achieve peace, justice, and environmental protection. Issues like white supremacy, racism, patriarchy, xenophobia, authoritarianism, misogyny, inequality, and imperialism are not just present but openly exposed and driven by powerful individuals. Efforts to address existential threats like climate change and nuclear weapons are undermined by these trends. Amidst all this, militarism remains a powerful force, often overlooked in its influence throughout history.But why is militarism not receiving enough attention, even when there is a growing awareness of excessive military spending and misplaced priorities? The concept of &#x27;banal militarism,&#x27; as described by Virchow and Thomas in 2006, urges us to look beyond obvious displays of aggression and see how militarized ideas become normalized in everyday life. Recognizing the hidden but pervasive nature of &#x27;banal militarism&#x27; and its highly destructive impact requires us to carefully examine its connections to other harmful phenomena in our time.To address this, roundtable participants will share their thinking on frameworks that aim to expand the analysis of structural conflicts and inequalities by incorporating militarism as a central perspective. This roundtable discussion is not value-free but envisions a fresh approach to promoting peace and justice. It calls for dismantling the interconnected racism-militarism paradigm and embracing a decolonized, feminist, and anti-racist agenda to confront the geographies of violence.Panelists: Patrick Hiller, Executive Director, War Prevention Initiative
Richard Rubenstein, Professor Emeritus, Carter School 
Nancy Okail, President, Center for International Policy
Sara Kutchesfahani, Director of Programs, Ploughshares Fund
Faria Rashid, Student, Carter School

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