The US public rarely has an opportunity to get involved in discussing security issues or learning what they can do to impact US and global security.

The 3D Security Initiative provides speakers, resources, and a web-based dialogue on this site to create ways for people to get involved. Click here to invite a speaker on 3D security to your community group.

Through the website and public opinion polls, we are gathering material for a book on what the US public thinks about US and global security that will be shared with every Member of Congress.

We are building public constituencies to support effective development, diplomacy and defense strategies that reflect the values held by the US public. When there are important times when Members of Congress are voting on funding for essential development and diplomatic initiatives such as the new State Department Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization or The Conflict Fund, we'll invite people around the country call in to support these types of new initiatives and policies.

Most policymakers get weekly calls from lobbyists for weapons manufacturers. We are concerned that corporate profit rather than human security drives US security policies. There is presently no organized constituency to regularly promote to Congress a new vision for U.S. security policy that includes investments in other tools like development and diplomacy. Congressional policymakers need to hear their constituents urge them to invest in development and diplomacy before they will adopt 3D security priorities.

Recent and Upcoming Events:

"Security and Peacebuilding" Lisa Schirch interviewed by Hugh Hamilton, “Talk Back” WBAI-FM New York City, NY. Frequency on Dial: 99.5 30 minutes. May 30, 2007.

Heather Rawson, “Through the Eyes of Women” KHSU-FM, Arcata, CA Frequency on Dial: 90.5 25 minutes. May 26, 2007.

Perkasie Mennonite Church. Perkasie, Pennsylvania. 50 attendees. May 20, 2007.

“Strategies for peace in Iraq and the world”. Rockhill Community Center. Perkasie, Pennsylvania. 250 attendees. May 20, 2007.

“UN Peacebuilding and US Security” Quaker Pennswoods Retirement Community. Pennsylvania. 40 attendees. May 21, 2007.

3D Security and the Global Community” House of Peace. Washington DC. 50 attendees. March 11, 2007.

“Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding” Ecumenical Advocacy Days Conference. Washington DC. 75 attendees. March 11, 2007.

“3D Security” on Insight with Tom Graham. 1 hour interview/call in show. Lisa Schirch on WMRA, NPR affiliate March 5, 2007.

“3D Security” Voice of America with Michael Shank February 27, 2007.

Forum on Iraq: Encouraging Partnership, Creating Movement.” Panel Discussion at Eastern Mennonite University. 150 attendees. February 19, 2007.

"3D Security: Development, Diplomacy and Defense." Presentation to Peace Alliance Annual Conference. 740 attendees. February 4, 2007.

"3D Security: Radical Questions, Real Examples." Presentation to Shalom Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia. 80 attendees. January 28, 2007.

"3D Security: Radical Questions, Real Examples." Presentation to Quaker Friends Meeting, Dayton, Virginia. 30 attendees. January 21, 2007.

"3D Security and US Foreign Policy." 30 minute TV interview on WVPT, Virginia Public Television. December 20, 2006.

"3D Security and the US Peace Movement." Presentation to Veterans for Peace, Rockingham County, Virginia. December 7, 2006.

"3D Security and Peacebuilding." Presentation at Peace Action Conference at Princeton University. 250 attendees. November 12, 2006.

"3D Security and US Foreign Policy." Presentation at University of Maryland 100 attendees. November 2, 2006.

Laurel Avalon Show. KZFR. Frequency: 90.1 FM Radio. Topic: diplomacy, military spending and conflict prevention. Chico, California. October 13, 2006.

American AM. WWPR Frequency: 1490AM and webcast www.americanam.com. Topic: Alternatives to Current US Security Spending and Strategy. Bradenton, Florida. September 19, 2007.

George Maurer Show. WKIZ. Frequency: 1500 AM and webcast http://www.wkizradio.com. Topic: “Is Current US Security Spending and Strategy Protecting Us?” Key West, Florida. September 18, 2006.

Pat Bullock “Issues and Answers” KHAC-AM. Frequency: 880. Topic: 9/11 – Five Years Later. Window Rock, New Mexico. September 16, 2006.

Flash Ferenc’ America’s Work Force. WKTX and WELW Frequency: 830AM and 1330AM and internet. Topic: Peacebuilding and Alternative Security Strategies. Cleveland, Ohio. September 12, 2006.

Jeff Farias, “Mike Newcomb Show.” KPHX-AM. Frequency: 1480. Topic: 9/11- Five Years Later. Phoenix, Arizona. September 8, 2006.

ParkView Mennonite Church On September 19, 2006 we met with 25 people to increase awareness about US and global security issues and discuss the 3D Security Initiative.

Theological Reflections on 3D Security On August 24, 2006 we met with 25 theologians and religious leaders to discuss 3D security.

“The John Kasich Show.” Fox News. Topic: The role of diplomacy in the Middle East. July 29,2006. 8pm.

Rotary Club In April 2006 Jayne Docherty gave a presentation on 3D security to the Harrisonburg, Virginia Rotary Club.