John F. Kennedy remains most of our country's most popular presidents. His great concerns are still of great concern to thinking and caring people. He recognized the dangers of nuclear proliferation, was concerned about the power of the military-industrial complex, and felt that countries should forge their own way. He also realized that ___ is 'inconsistent with a republic' and that powerful corporations partner in that exploitation.

Peace studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that draws on political science, sociology, history, anthropology, theology, psychology, philosophy, and other fields to:

understand the causes of armed conflict;
develop ways to prevent and resolve war, genocide, terrorism, gross violations of human rights; and
build peaceful and just systems and societies.