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Johan Galtung a Pioneer of Peace Research

Peace is a word many use but have no depth understanding of. War is not possible when peace is present in the heart and mind. Until this becomes a number 1 priority we will watch the demise of human civilisation unable to make peace with the self. I am very clear about the confusion in those making decisions and with the ability to bankroll ideologies that do not advance our world into a place where we can coexist and live in peace together. There are those that speak of utopia, but this is not the removal of all adversaries or so-called enemies, it is the opposite. It means when you make peace with what you perceive as ‘the enemy’ or those ones challenging your vision of the world. Know thyself is the theme of this time. Until you do you will cycle in attracting more and more conflict as you are not at peace. So I send peace to those believing order out of chaos is the answer. It is your very chaos that will never be resolved by order. It can only be resolved by self knowledge. You have to look at you not the other to realise peace. All wars start from within.

Johan Galtung I learned about when I studied Peace Studies at La Trobe University. Conflict resolution is to learn how to listen deeply to others, to find middle ground and resolve conflicts on all sides. This has at its base fairness. For until you can learn to live together with the inherent diversity and belief systems, you cannot achieve the goal of utopia. It cannot be a forced peace, a perceptions management of peace, it has to be actual peace within you as the universe is interconnected on levels unimaginable to human beings. Nature is itself awareness. So peace has to be the real deal if you are to fulfil the dreams in the future.

Note: Black Lives Matter has been an intelligence operation it was not a real movement. The problem for peacemakers is that the approach to peace can be inverted by those who stir or create movements like Extinction Rebellion in order to create the chaos. The public are largely peaceful but conflict can be used to gain funding for intelligence agencies, police and others or to enforce control via restrictions, ID checks, framing those upset as ‘fixated’ and ‘alone’ if they repeatedly contact authorities rather than resolve their pain. Non violence is not just a word that says not violence. It is a state of being that has no desire to be violent towards another. This is because the one non-violent has resolved inner conflict and has learned to be fearless without weapons. This is a state of being whereby ‘you are me’. So as I hurt you I become hurt. This is a universal lore, some may call it karma, whatever the energy response nature responds equally as all are ONE. These ideas can be hard for the public to process as clearly there is a you and a me. Yet spiritually we are all connected. We know this as when someone thinks to call you, you pick up the phone and call them. They say I was just thinking of you. So energetically we all connect. So one must be mindful of what message we send mentally or via our emotions to others as this is sent out energetically. To learn to resolve all conflict is the key to peace as you start to realise the one seeing with anger and violence, has not resolved the fear driving thoughts of the ‘other’. We learn that it is all about changing ourselves and questioning for truth why we think or feel this way and is it true? To Know Thyself is The Way to real peace.

Remembering Johan Galtung: A pioneer in peace research A visionary
thinker and dedicated peace activist, Galtung has left an indelible mark on our understanding of conflict resolution.
– By Rajdeep Pathak*( 24 October 1930 – 17 February 2024 )

The world of peace research and conflict resolution mourns the loss of one of its most influential figures, Johan Galtung, who passed away on February 17, 2024. Johan Galtung, born in Oslo, Norway, in 1930, was not just a visionary thinker but also a prolific writer and dedicated peace activist whose legacy continues to reverberate within the field today. Growing up amidst the turmoil of World War II, Galtung’s experiences deeply influenced his worldview and spurred his lifelong dedication to understanding and resolving conflicts. He devoted his career to exploring innovative approaches to peacebuilding, drawing from diverse disciplines such as sociology, psychology, political science, and economics. Galtung’s pivotal contributions to peace research led to the establishment of the International Peace Research Institute in Oslo (PRIO) in 1959. PRIO served as a pioneering interdisciplinary hub, fostering collaborative research endeavours aimed at comprehensively understanding conflict origins and developing effective strategies for conflict resolution and peacebuilding.

His leadership at PRIO facilitated the exchange of methodologies and ideas among scholars globally, nurturing a vibrant intellectual community dedicated to advancing peace. Initiatives like the Transcend Network for Peace, Development, and Environment exemplified Galtung’s commitment to fostering dialogue and cooperation among scholars, policymakers, and grassroots activists worldwide.

Throughout history, leaders and activists have emphasised the transformative power of collaborative efforts in promoting peace and non-violence. Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolent resistance mobilised millions during India’s independence movement, showcasing the potential for collective action to bring about profound social and political change. Similarly, Nelson Mandela’s emphasis on reconciliation and collaboration across racial divides in South Africa led to initiatives like the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, aimed at healing past wounds through dialogue and understanding. Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s advocacy for the African philosophy of Ubuntu further emphasised the importance of recognising our shared humanity in promoting peace and justice.More recently, figures like Malala Yousafzai have championed education as a tool for peace, inspiring a global movement to ensure every child’s right to education and opportunity.

One of Galtung’s enduring contributions is his concept of “structural violence,” which highlights the underlying structural causes of violence such as poverty, inequality, and discrimination embedded within societal structures. This concept remains relevant today, as issues like racism and global economic disparities continue to fuel conflicts worldwide.

Galtung’s advocacy for non-violent conflict resolution continues to inspire peacebuilders and activists worldwide. His emphasis on dialogue, empathy, and cooperation offers practical tools for building sustainable
peace in today’s conflicted world.

Contemporary movements for social justice and human rights, such as Black Lives Matter, draw inspiration from Galtung’s ideas about the power of non-violent resistance and grassroots mobilisation to challenge systemic injustice. In reflecting on Galtung’s legacy, we must draw upon his teachings to develop innovative approaches that promote peace, justice, and human dignity for all.His profound impact on education and social transformation persists beyond his passing, serving as a guiding light for future endeavours in the pursuit of a more peaceful and just world. As Galtung himself said, “Peace is not a fixed state, but a process that requires constant attention and effort.” It is up to each of us to contribute to this ongoing work.

Australian Journalist John Pilger dies He was a Fool for Peace

I was saddened to find out about John Pilger today after watching one of his videos. I met him many years ago and wanted to interview him myself he agreed and then unfortunately cancelled due to commitments.

What I loved about John Pilger was his courage. He did indeed speak truth to power and I am sure he was hated in many circles. No-one is popular who speaks the truth as those committing crimes fear exposure. He reminds the world of the human rights of the poorest people and fearlessly interviewed to reveal the truth that the mainstream media was too controlled to cover.

I appreciated that he stood by Julian Assange as many have abandoned courage in journalism and exposing truth.

He died on 30 December 2023, aged 84. The same age as my mother. She died 13 January, 2023, and also believed in speaking the truth to power.

Aljazeera pays tribute:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/31/renowned-australian-journalist-john-pilger-passes-away-at-84

A few of his videos below.

I send love to his family and all those who supported him in independent journalism. May his dream of a world at peace be realised.

The interests of the individual to be sacrificed to the state – Is this how we Advance Australia Fair?

https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/archives/intn.html

I was trained in economics and we were taught about the proletariat (working class) and bourgeois (elite) and many have been killed through history due to the false mobilisation of people on the basis of the disadvantaged poor. I, today understand the social biases to homelessness, given I am in that position. I am acutely familiar with exclusion on the basis of status. I have felt the prejudice in my own family. Nonetheless what I have learned is that until the individual understands themselves (to thine own self be true) they can not move forward to change anything. It is definitely not the truth that the individual should be sacrificed (self determination, human rights, choice) to the State which is fundamentally run by those self interested who do not have the capacity to know how to resolve the structural violence that economic/capitalist/socialist systems have created. We are not sufficiently mature enough to really be able to self reflect on where our judgements are simply the repeated utterances of others not tuning into our own inner truth or conscience that knows what we are doing is wrong. We are all connected and what we do to others returns to the self. A crime does not become ‘just’ by repeating the crime as `the ‘right thing to do’ rather than a personal examination of why we think harming another is justified if we know all are intimately linked.

The greatest power in truth is: no power. That I have seen clearly. What is no power? Zero point. This is the very stillness that arises potential.

Those lusting after power or as I humoursly say ‘money for nothing and your chicks for free’ have never known true power.

I Do Not Consent to Any Medical Interventions without My Permission

This is regarded as Medical Rape under the Australian Constitution, of which I am a Commonwealth Officer.

In the future doctors will be arrested for violating human rights and the rule of law.

In my view the medical profession is being used to implement genocide against the people of this planet. It is a violation and like all universal laws, there is cause and effect. What we do to others returns to the self.

I have provided clear evidence to the Australian Government that the vaccine is a bioweapon. The evidence is clear. To continue is Crimes Against Humanity.

I have made clear I am a Conscientious Objector to genetic therapies that cause harm.

Australian National Renewable Social Contract with the Commonwealth of Australia 2/1/2024

I, Susan Carew-Holmes (formerly Carew), have sworn an oath as a Commonwealth Officer.  This means my allegiance is to the Commonwealth Constitution of Australia, which I regard as representing my country.

The following document is my Renewable Social Contract with the Commonwealth of Australia as the legitimate government. 

CAREW-HOLMES RENEWABLE SOCIAL CONTRACT

We the People of Australia will Awaken at Uluru