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Pere Brunet

Pere Brunet

Retired professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and researcher at the Center Delàs d'Estudis per la Pau specializing in militarization and other causes of planetary imbalances from a perspective inspired by scientific bases.

Author's articles

About wars and peace: freedom or business?

According to the Eurobarometer published last month, only 11% of Spaniards believe that too much is invested in defense. 

Is it possible to reverse the warmongering escalation?

"Both wars and militarization and military escalation are hypocritical smokescreens to hide the business of the military industry, the arms trade and the protection of privilege."

Latest opinions

"Not necessarily a space with swings and goals, but places where you don't have to produce, compete, buy or demonstrate anything. A bench in the square. A library. A neighborhood association." 

On 17 January, a new global treaty entered into force that finally allows countries to establish marine protected areas on the high seas—ocean regions that lie beyond the jurisdiction of any single nation.

Youth literature can help LGBTI youth recognize themselves without feeling exposed. Reading stories about identity, doubt, fear, and hope can open up necessary conversations with families, teachers, and educational settings.