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To Make the Earth Whole
The Art of Citizen Diplomacy in an Age of Religious Militancy
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- English
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To Make the Earth Whole studies the art of citizen diplomacy-a process that can address clashes of religion and culture across regional lines even when traditional negotiations between governments can fail. While faith and regional differences have been sources of division around the world in recent decades, millions of citizens are also creating bonds of friendship and collaboration that are forming the basis of a global community.
Drawing on the experiences gleaned from years practicing citizen diplomacy in some of the world's most politically charged climates, scholar-practitioner of conflict resolution and rabbi Marc Gopin describes his work in Syria as a central case study of the book. The author outlines the strategic basis for creating community across lines of enmity, the social network theory to explain how this happens, and the long term vision required for a progressive but inclusive global community that respects religious communities even as it limits their coercive power over others. This powerful and practical book outlines an incremental and evolutionary strategy of positive change that stands a strong chance of success, even in today's most conservative and repressive religious and political contexts.
To Make the Earth Whole also examines the ethical challenges of citizen diplomacy from the perspectives of both Western and Eastern philosophies and religions. The world's wisdom traditions are essential in devising a way for citizens to develop the foundations for global community.
Drawing on the experiences gleaned from years practicing citizen diplomacy in some of the world's most politically charged climates, scholar-practitioner of conflict resolution and rabbi Marc Gopin describes his work in Syria as a central case study of the book. The author outlines the strategic basis for creating community across lines of enmity, the social network theory to explain how this happens, and the long term vision required for a progressive but inclusive global community that respects religious communities even as it limits their coercive power over others. This powerful and practical book outlines an incremental and evolutionary strategy of positive change that stands a strong chance of success, even in today's most conservative and repressive religious and political contexts.
To Make the Earth Whole also examines the ethical challenges of citizen diplomacy from the perspectives of both Western and Eastern philosophies and religions. The world's wisdom traditions are essential in devising a way for citizens to develop the foundations for global community.
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Table of contents
- To Make the Earth Whole
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Section I: FOUNDATIONS OF A GLOBAL COMMUNITY THROUGH CITIZEN DIPLOMACY
- Chapter 1: The State of Religion, Conflict, and Peace: Strategic Foundations for Building Community in a Militant Time
- Chapter 2: Religious Power and the Future of Global Society
- Chapter 3: Networks That Build a Peaceful Future: A New Approach to Incremental Change
- Section II: CITIZEN DIPLOMACY AND INCREMENTAL CHANGE: A NEW APPROACH TO PEACEMAKING
- Chapter 4: On the Road between Damascus and Jerusalem: A Case Study of Citizen Diplomacy
- Chapter 5: Syria 2006–2008: The Transformation of Relationship
- Section III: DIPLOMACY WITH A CONSCIENCE: THE SEARCH FOR WISDOM IN GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
- Chapter 6: Confronting the Ethical Dilemmasof Citizen Diplomacy
- Chapter 7: A Global Ethic of Citizen Diplomacy
- Section IV: CONCLUSIONS ABOUT OUR FUTURE
- Chapter 8: The Future in Our Hands: Citizens Building a Social Contract across Civilizations
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author