Peace is a state of harmony characterized by the lack of
violent, conflict behaviours and the freedom from fear of violence. Commonly
understood as the absence of hostility, peace also suggests the existence of
healthy or newly healed interpersonal or international relationships,
prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare, the establishment of
equality, and a working political order that serves the true interests of all.
In international relations, peacetime is not only the absence of war or violent
conflict, but also the presence of positive and respectful cultural and
economic relationships.
