Breaking the cycle of war

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Economic and social problems

are consistently and

repeatedly denied or ignored

Stage 1: Violent forms of struggle, aided by easy

access to small arms, are seen as the only option

Stage 2: also aided by an abundant supply of arms,

local authorities use military means to suppress dissent

The crisis escalates until options for effective action have

dramatically narrowed – prevention is no longer an option

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Stage 3: military intervention is seen as the only option

Destruction caused by armed conflict worsens social and

economic conditions

bringing us back to the beginning

by pursuing a comprehensive approach to security, including:

Development

Democracy

Disarmament

Diplomacy

and Defence

Education