Alar - Peace, Not War -

A 2003 compilation of protest songs featuring artists like Chumbawamba, Public Enemy, and Ms. Dynamite, created as "creative resistance" against the Iraq War.

provides a "melodic smoothness" in the chorus that serves as a hopeful "beacon". Alar - Peace, Not War

Reviewers highlight the "sheer emotional weight" of the song, noting its focus on the "real power" of peace over greed and illusions of power. Political Context: Alar Karis on Peace in Ukraine A 2003 compilation of protest songs featuring artists

Karis has expressed regret that "no one is sitting at the negotiating table" currently, stressing that Europe must lead future reconstruction and peace efforts. Other Notable Works and Ms. Dynamite