Published writing on the Pax Democratica proposal, the case for civil-society-based peace processes, and the evidence from prior conflicts.
Pax Democratica has been developed over years of writing, research, and discussion. The articles below present the proposal at different levels of depth and from different angles — for foreign policy audiences, international affairs scholars, civic activists, and general readers.
Several pieces are currently under review for publication. Where a full text is available, a link is provided. Where it is not yet public, contact us directly to request a copy.
The case for a democratically elected Joint People's Assembly
The flagship argument for Pax Democratica — written for a foreign policy audience. Traces the structural failure pattern of past Israeli-Palestinian diplomacy, lays out the design of the Joint People's Assembly, and grounds the proposal in the historical record of successful civil-society-based peace processes.
A scholarly treatment of the assembly concept
A longer, more academic piece situating the Pax Democratica proposal within the broader literature on transitional justice, democratic legitimacy, and inclusive process design. Engages directly with the failure modes of Oslo and the lessons of Ireland, El Salvador, and Colombia.
Newspaper article — English, Hebrew, Arabic editions
A short, accessible argument for letting the two peoples themselves — not their political establishments — design the framework for peace. Written for general readers in Israel, the Palestinian Territories, and the diaspora. Available in English, Hebrew, and Arabic.
Notes from on-the-ground conversations
Findings from a visit to Israel in March 2025, including conversations with peace organizations, civic leaders, and policy figures. Reports on the reception of the proposal and identifies the most productive entry points for advocacy.
Long-form discussion of the proposal and its precedents
A podcast series exploring the Pax Democratica proposal and the historical case studies that ground it. Includes an introductory episode on the framework and dedicated episodes on Ireland, El Salvador, and Colombia.
The strategic rationale in brief
A short briefing document explaining the strategic logic of the proposal: why every previous approach has failed, why a democratically elected Joint People's Assembly is structurally different, and why this moment is the opening for advancing the idea.
Several of the articles above are not yet publicly available. To request a copy for review, citation, or publication consideration, contact us directly. We are particularly interested in hearing from journalists, scholars, and editors of peace policy publications.
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