As old white men continue to dominate the national and international stages the needs of women
and minorities are constantly ignored. International politics are shaped by a ruthless
competition for advantage and the world is full of conflicts crises and wars. Things have to
change. Activist and political scientist Kristina Lunz is on a mission to do just that. In her
work from New York to Bogotá from Germany to Myanmar she became aware of a stubborn
unwillingness to think past the status quo and to embrace new innovative voices from
marginalised groups. She also saw that the tradition of feminist activism married brilliantly
with diplomacy: both require grim tenacity boundless creativity and a solutions-oriented
approach. In her attempt to reconfigure the field of foreign policy she aims to set in motion
a paradigm shift which replaces grandiose displays of military might with feminism solidarity
and climate justice. A Feminist Foreign Policy requires the promotion of equal rights in the
handling of foreign affairs and security matters worldwide with a particular focus on
marginalized and politically under-represented groups. Ultimately this is nothing less than an
inclusive visionary policy for the 21st century one where security and prosperity health and
climate justice are possible - in other words: where peace is possible for everyone
everywhere.
