Peace, War and Money, Money, Money
How can one think about a peace-oriented sustainable economy? What does it cost to wage war? When is the economy a cause of war? When is the economy a promoter of peaceful cooperation? Who are the economic winners and losers in the wars of today? How much is invested in weapons globally? What effects do sanctions have on the economy of different countries? How is the economy of private individuals affected by war? Is it possible to ‘peace certify’ investments? What would it cost to make a transition of the economy to a peace-oriented sustainable one? These are some of the questions that are in focus when the Åland Peace Institute organizes the Kastelholm Peace Talks on March 30, 2023. There are several conflicts going on around the world. Most of them are complex wars with many actors involved, a broader regional character and with global effects also in the field of the economy. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, which is a classic war where a country attacks a neighboring country, also has global effects. Today we see great economic and other effects of the wars and confrontations around the world. In combination with the climate crisis, they today result in […]