David Cortright

David Cortright is an American peace activist, author, and prominent scholar known for his work on arms control and nonviolence. He is a former director of the Peace Studies Program at the University of Notre Dame and has written extensively on issues related to war, peace, and democratic governance. Cortright is recognized for advocating the use of nonviolent methods to address conflicts and for promoting strategies to reduce nuclear weapons and militarization. His insights contribute to discussions on how societies can pursue peaceful resolutions and create a more just world.