PeaceTech: Digital Transformation to End Wars

PeaceTech: Digital Transformation to End War is the first book to explore the use of technological innovation to support peace and transition processes. It highlights the ethical and practical challenges involved in digital peacebuilding and provides a 12-Step Manifesto for successful use of digital tools to support peace processes. The book is valuable for business tech entrepreneurs, peacebuilders, the tech community, and students of international relations, informatics, comparative politics, ethics, and law.

Why do we hold the belief that technology can potentially lead to war, yet remain skeptical about its potential for fostering peace?

PeaceTech: Digital Transformation to End War is a groundbreaking book that delves into the transformative power of technology in supporting peace and transition processes. Through an engaging narrative that weaves together personal stories of real-time peace negotiations, author Bell provides a comprehensive exploration of the rapidly evolving field of PeaceTech.

Bell situates PeaceTech within the broader context of the digital revolution, highlighting how it is reshaping the conduct of war. She exposes the "double disruption" of peace processes, stemming from digital transformation and evolving conflict patterns that make peacebuilding more challenging. Against this backdrop, the question arises: can digital peacebuilding truly be a force for good, or are the risks outweigh the potential benefits?

PeaceTech offers a 12-Step Manifesto that outlines the essential practices and commitments required for successful utilization of digital tools in supporting peace processes. This open-access book serves as a valuable resource for a wide range of stakeholders, including business tech entrepreneurs, peacebuilders, the tech community, students of international relations, informatics, comparative politics, ethics, and law. It is also an intriguing read for those who are curious about innovative approaches to peace process development in the contemporary world.

By leveraging technology, we have the opportunity to transform the landscape of conflict resolution and promote sustainable peace. PeaceTech provides a roadmap for harnessing the power of digital innovation to build a more peaceful and inclusive future.

Why do we hold the belief that technology can potentially lead to war, yet remain skeptical about its potential for fostering peace?

PeaceTech: Digital Transformation to End War is a groundbreaking book that delves into the transformative power of technology in supporting peace and transition processes. Through an engaging narrative that weaves together personal stories of real-time peace negotiations, author Bell provides a comprehensive exploration of the rapidly evolving field of PeaceTech.

Bell situates PeaceTech within the broader context of the digital revolution, highlighting how it is reshaping the conduct of war. She exposes the "double disruption" of peace processes, stemming from digital transformation and evolving conflict patterns that make peacebuilding more challenging. Against this backdrop, the question arises: can digital peacebuilding truly be a force for good, or are the risks outweigh the potential benefits?

PeaceTech offers a 12-Step Manifesto that outlines the essential practices and commitments required for successful utilization of digital tools in supporting peace processes. This open-access book serves as a valuable resource for a wide range of stakeholders, including business tech entrepreneurs, peacebuilders, the tech community, students of international relations, informatics, comparative politics, ethics, and law. It is also an intriguing read for those who are curious about innovative approaches to peace process development in the contemporary world.

By leveraging technology, we have the opportunity to transform the landscape of conflict resolution and promote sustainable peace. PeaceTech provides a roadmap for harnessing the power of digital innovation to build a more peaceful and inclusive future.