84. The Ambitious Project of Peace: How Humans Built the Infrastructure of Peace
About this episode
This episode explores the history of peacemaking and the development of diplomacy and international law from ancient times to the present.
What is the history of peacemaking? In this episode, we trace the origins of diplomacy and international law from the ancient world to the present day. Topics include the Treaty of Kadesh — the world's oldest peace treaty — the Great Law of Peace and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the birth of modern diplomacy at the Peace of Westphalia, the founding of the Red Cross, the Geneva Conventions, the League of Nations, the United Nations, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We also explore what different traditions — Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Confucianism — have taught about peace throughout history. Find additional resources, ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and support the podcast at Patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast. Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiserworldpodcast/ Sign up for our free weekly email newsletter at https://wiserworld.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics covered
- history of peacemaking
- diplomacy
- international law
- peace treaties
- cultural traditions of peace
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Red Cross, Geneva Conventions, League of Nations, United Nations, Haudenosaunee Confederacy
Books & works: Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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