Includes bibliographical references and index.

A more secure world / David Hannay -- The peacebuilding commission / Anders Lidén and Anna-Karin Enestrèom -- Human security and the war on terror / Oliver Richmond and Jason Franks -- Achieving nuclear non-proliferation / Marian Hobbs -- Women, war, and peace / Noeleen Heyzer -- Globalization, poverty, and security / Jan Pronk -- Trade and security in an interconnected world / Hilary Benn -- Climate change / Melinda Kimble -- Migration, development, and security / Devyani Gupta -- Securing a healthier world / Christine K. Durbak and Claudia M. Strauss -- Biodiversity and security / Jeffery A. McNeely -- Food security / Henrique B. Cavalcanti -- Water security / Patricia Wouters -- Urban safety / Anna Tibaijuka -- America as empire / Jim Garrison -- The emergence and role of regional governance / Sabin Intxaurraga -- Human and environmental rights / Hannah Griffiths -- Reforming environmental governance / Serge Lepeltier -- Democracy in an uncertain world / Felix Dodds.

All age.