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A World Without War: Where courage and effort flourish in pursuit of peace

A World Without War: Where courage and effort flourish in pursuit of peace

Sundeep Waslekar, president, Strategic Foresight Group. Credit: Special arrangement

Synopsis

In the realm of thought-provoking literature, Sundeep Waslekar’s book A World Without War dissects the history of war, and the political, economic, and technological factors that power it, from early human societies to the present day. Providing deep insights and contrarian ways for conflict resolution, Waslekar unequivocally argues that war is not inevitable but a choice some powerful humans make.

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