International development as peace-building

If we have a world where all people have opportunities and freedom from poverty, there is less motivation for conflict.

Many mutually beneficial relationships can be built - and each of them is an incentive for ongoing relationships between the parties of the relationship. For example:

• Trade - which may be increased through free trade or by more specific arrangements
• Foreign worker programs
• Cultural relationships, including cultural exchange programs and television programs from the other country. These build friendships and empathy.
• Aid and international development programs - although even these can build suspicion (see Honesty as policy in aid and development #Community suspicion and acceptance).

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