The Psychology of Peacekeeping in the 21st Century

At least 100 million people were killed in the countless conflicts that bloodied the fields and cities of Earth during the 20th century. Technological advances in weaponry coupled with a breakdown in international diplomacy made the threat of the annihilation of mankind seem frighteningly real. The United Nations was founded after World War II to prevent “the scourge of war,” but what can be done to make the 21st century more peaceful than the 20th? Psychologist Harvey Langholtz (William & Mary) is the author of The Psychology of Peacekeeping.

Also featured: Philosopher Glen Martin (Radford University) envisions a united world in which armed conflict is outlawed.