Re: World Views
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2025 3:28 pm
Morning meditation ..."More common in post-conflict or reconciliation settings" suggests that major countries
have not yet had enough conflict to desire a Department of Peace.
Q: Administrative commentary that the U.S. Department of Defense
might be renamed to Department of War suggests a trio of Departments:
Department of War, Department of Defense, Department of Peace.
Do any countries have a Department of Peace?
(Perplexity) "Some countries do operate government bodies that are formally called a Ministry of Peace,
which is functionally similar to a "Department of Peace." Examples include Costa Rica, Nepal, the Solomon Islands,
and Papua New Guinea. In addition, South Sudan, the Philippines, and Kyrgyzstan have established Offices of Peace
or comparable structures at the highest level of government, though the exact naming and status may differ.
Countries with a Ministry or Department of Peace
Costa Rica: Recognized for its long-standing commitment to peace, Costa Rica maintains a Ministry of Justice and Peace,
reflecting its demilitarized status and focus on peaceful conflict resolution.
Nepal: Nepal’s Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction was established after the country’s civil conflict
to support peace processes and national reconciliation.
Solomon Islands & Papua New Guinea: These countries have formalized peace ministries as part
of their post-conflict governance structures.
South Sudan, Philippines, Kyrgyzstan: These countries have developed Offices of Peace or similar agencies
at the uppermost levels of government, oriented toward national reconciliation and peacebuilding.
International Context
While no major Western country possesses a formal "Department of Peace," the United Nations operates entities with similar purposes,
such as the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and the Department of Peace Operations, both of which play important roles
in peacemaking and peacekeeping at the global level.
In summary, yes, several countries do have a dedicated Department or Ministry of Peace, although most are not Western nations
and these structures are more common in post-conflict or reconciliation settings."
Rod
