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Episode 84

84. The Ambitious Project of Peace: How Humans Built the Infrastructure of Peace

35 min·March 25, 2026·Peacemaking

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What you'll hear

What is the history of peacemaking? In this episode, we trace the origins of diplomacy and international law from the ancient world to the present day. Topics include the Treaty of Kadesh — the world's oldest peace treaty — the Great Law of Peace and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the birth of modern diplomacy at the Peace of Westphalia, the founding of the Red Cross, the Geneva Conventions, the League of Nations, the United Nations, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We also explore what different traditions — Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Confucianism — have taught about peace throughout history.


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Topics covered

Peace & DiplomacyCivil Rights & Social JusticeReligion & SpiritualityEducation & KnowledgeTraditions & Customs