2. Premise 1: Peace is Everybody’s
Business
In a flat, complex, and interconnected
world, government can’t manage everything
We are all citizens first
Peace is a modern invention
You need 1% to start a revolution for peace

3. Premise 2: Rise in Protests & Dissent
Time Person of 2011 was The Protestor
Social media and the web are creating
Horizontalism and Occupy Movements
Political power does not come out of the
barrel of a gun
Leaders must learn how to encourage and
manage dissent

4. Compelling Ideas
1 Role of armed forces is no longer to win wars; it
is to prevent war.
2 Human security lies at the core of national
security.
3 Development and governance must lead to
overall happiness of the people.
4 Winning the hearts and minds of people is a
shibboleth. You have to win the heart (gain
trust of those alienated) first.
5 Womens’ empowerment and education are the
key to conflict-prevention.