Throughout history human beings have desired a peaceful world. Yet conflict persists. Most people want peace on their own terms. Unscrupulous political leaders have often proclaimed peace, while in reality exploiting and manipulating others. Wars have been fought in the name of religions that proclaim peace.
World peace is built on the basis of values that transcend the perspective of an individual.
Scholars, by the objective nature of their inquiry, are in a position to guide their societies to genuine peace. However, the specialized nature of science requires an interdisciplinary approach to social problems. With chapters in over 100 countries, it forms a broad network covering the globe and provides links between scholars on all continents. PWPA International assists in the formation of new chapters, in the development of book publishing and the exchange of scholars between chapters. PWPA International organizes international congresses of chapter presidents is developing a world university system.