Unarmed Civilian Protection

"In the early days of decolonization in Africa, Zambian president-to-be Kenneth Kaunda asked a group of pacifists who had staunchly supported independence how the new country could protect its borders without an army or military presence. This vital new book finally fully answers that question—how security and protection without weapons is both possible and practical. At a time when violence and war seem intractable, the global examples expertly covered in this important collection show that positive peaceful transformation may only come about through creative examples like Unarmed Civilian Protection." Matt Meyer, Secretary-General, International Peace Research Association

“This book analyzes and documents an effective, affordable and replicable approach to protecting civilians and preventing violence just when the world needs it most because of increasing violence, rising authoritarianism and climate disruption.” Mel Duncan, Nonviolent Peaceforce