The peacekeeping economy : using economic relationships to build a more peaceful, prosperous, and secure world

The idea that military strength is virtually synonymous with security is deeply entrenched and widely held. But while the threat or use of military force may sometimes be necessary, it cannot keep us as safe as we would be by building relationships that replace hostility with a sense of mutual purpose and mutual gain. Economic relationships, says Lloyd J. Dumas, can offer a far more effective, and far less costly, means of maintaining security. After defining the right kind of economic relationship—one that is balanced and nonexploitative, emphasizes development, and minimizes environmental damage—Dumas then addresses some practical concerns in establishing and maintaining these relationships. He also considers the practical problems of the transition from military-based security arrangements to "economic peacekeeping," and the effects of demilitarized security on economic development and prosperity. The idea that military strength is virtually synonymous with security is deeply entrenched and widely held. But while the threat or use of military force may sometimes be necessary, it cannot keep us as safe as we would be by building relationships that replace hostility with a sense of mutual purpose and mutual gain. Economic relationships, says Lloyd J. Dumas, can offer a far more effective, and far less costly, means of maintaining security. After defining the right kind of economic relationship--one that is balanced and nonexploitative, emphasizes development, and minimizes environmental damage--Dumas then addresses some practical concerns in establishing and maintaining these relationships. He also considers the practical problems of the transition from military-based security arrangements to "economic peacekeeping," and the effects of demilitarized security on economic development and prosperity. -- Publisher description Contents 7 Preface 9 Acknowledgments 13 Part One: A New Paradigm For Achieving National And International Security 17 1. The Hopeful Science 17 2. Laying The Foundations 30 3. The Core Principles Of Economic Peacekeeping 51 4. Making It Happen: Building A Peacekeeping Economy In The “Real World” 112 5. Making It Stronger: Organizations And Institutions 166 6. Does Globalization Contribute To Economic Peacekeeping? 222 Part Two: The Economics Of Demilitarized Security 265 7. The Economic Promise Of Demilitarized Security 265 8. Removing Barriers To Demilitarized Security: Managing The Transition 291 9. Extending Demilitarized Security: Economic Peacekeeping And Nonviolent Action 312 10. Demilitarized Security, Development, And Terrorism 334 Part Three: The Peacekeeping Economy 361 11. Bringing It All Together: Toward A More Prosperous And Secure World 361 Notes 381 Index 419