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Are you connected to the military, Veteran, first responder, or other public safety sector? Find out more about the unique lifestyle dimensions facing these "Garnet Families" in my Queen's Health Sciences talk here https://lnkd.in/g_nkQEmU #FamiliesMatterResearchGroup #GarnetFamilies

Are you a part of a Garnet family? Do you serve Garnet families in your community? Dr. Heidi Cramm in her work with the Families Matter Research Group, military and Public Safety Families shares factors such as logistics, identity, mobilization, and risk as the conceptual framework to anchor the military and PSP research for the collective good. https://lnkd.in/gVuYqu3e

I could not attend this session: Dear Mruthyunjaya Sastry , I hope this email finds you well. Many thanks to those who participated in Session 1 of our Alumni program recently. Your contributions made this session incredibly productive, with representation from many different parts of the globe, including Canada, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Mali, the Philippines, Senegal, Türkiye, the USA, and beyond. We delved into the critical topic of Needs Analysis during Session 1. For those who did not attend, you can access the recording of the session by clicking here. You can access more information about the program as a whole by clicking here. As we look ahead, we would like to remind you of the next two sessions: 1) Office Hour Date: Thursday 14, March at 16:00 GMT (UK Time). Description: Office hours, held once a month, will provide additional space for participants to engage in community building, collaborative inquiry, and more. 2) Session 2: Future Imaging Date: Thursday 28, March at 16:00 GMT (UK Time). Description: Through a future imaging activity, this session will take participants through a guided process aimed at envisioning what a world beyond war might look like and the critical steps needed to participate in and work towards realizing this vision. Additionally, several have been reaching out asking about further opportunities within our community. Here are three that might be your interest: War and the Environment Online Course. Date: March 4 – April 14, 2024 Description: This popular course examines the intricate connections between two existential threats – war and climate change. Given the current global context, with wars raging around the world and Mother Earth on fire, the focus of this course is more important than ever. Click here to register and find out more information. A Unique Book Club: A Global Security System: An Alternative to War (AGSS) Dates: 4 sessions in April and 1 additional bonus session in May Description: Explore our award-winning book that informs much of the work done by WBW and its partners around the world. Join a select group of others and myself for what promises to be an insightful and engaging book club experience. Click here to register and find out more information. Ending War 101 (For members of the Rotary community only) Date: March 18 Description: Exclusively for Rotary members, this course is based on WBW's work, yet adapted in collaboration with the Rotary Action Group for Peace to address the needs of those within the Rotary community. One of the aims of this work is to support Rotary to broaden its thinking and practices of peace work by learning about/contributing to the broader global movement to end all wars. Click here to register and find out more information. Best wishes, Phill & the WBW Team Phill Gittins, PhD Education Director, World BEYOND War phill@worldbeyondwar.org worldbeyondwar.org

🎤 AWP President & CEO, Jim Lorraine, had the honor of speaking at the 4th Annual Partnerships for Veteran and Military Health Conference hosted by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus! 🌟 Jim shared insights into AWP's impactful work on Operation Deep Dive™ (OpDD), a community-based study aimed at understanding the individual, organizational, and community factors contributing to death by suicide and certain non-natural causes of death among former US service members. 🇺🇸Together, we can do better.

Are you registered to vote? Do you have questions but don’t know who to ask or where to go to get answers? Maryland Corps/Service Year Option members get answers to their CIVIC LITERACY questions during their monthly training events. To learn more about Maryland Corps/Service Year Option and the many benefits of being a member, go to serve.maryland.gov today. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #ServiceYearOption #MarylandCorps #ClimateCorps #CivicLiteracy

The most important subtext at the NATO summit is the relief that John Bolton no longer represents the Project 2025 element of the American national security process. Bolton and the Project for the New American Century are the foreign policy element of Project 2025

Insightful episode of InFocus with Ejaz Haider with Prof. Saunders on her latest book "Insider's Game: How Elites Make War and Peace" https://lnkd.in/dPHs6nsy Cannot wait to read the "The Insiders’ Game" which offers a compelling exploration into the often-misunderstood mechanics of war and peace within democracies, challenging the common perception that public opinion is the primary driver behind military engagements. Prof. Saunders delves into the intricate role played by a triad of elite groups—presidential advisers, legislators, and military officials—in shaping American foreign policy, particularly decisions surrounding war. Her argument that the real debates and decisions on war and peace occur not in the public sphere, but within the corridors of power, where these elites exert significant influence is a compelling one. She focuses on the divergence between elite preferences and public opinion, highlighting how leaders navigate the complex process of garnering elite support for military actions. This insider bargaining, Saunders posits, explains why governments sometimes initiate or continue conflicts against the public's wishes, and conversely, why elite pressure can lead to the cessation of military engagements. With a narrative that spans from the Cold War era to the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, "The Insiders’ Game" uncovers the elite-driven politics at the heart of democratic decisions on war. By shifting the discourse from voter accountability to the internal power dynamics among influential elites, Prof. Saunders provides a nuanced understanding of the forces that truly dictate the use of force in American democracy. Thank you for being on our show, Prof. Saunders and for bringing much clarity on this very complex subject. Truly enjoyed the conversation.

The next edition of "The Proof" is on shelves and online NOW! This edition is one I'm particularly proud of considering my love of all things dogs. Our military working dogs both on APG and in our Army play an integral role in keeping Soldiers and civilians safe. Other articles include BEYA award winner profiles, info on quality-of-life-upgrades to the installation, and increased readiness stories. Read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/epuxK_Bb #BeAllYouCanBe