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Opinion pieces reflect the views of their authors, not necessarily Citizens for Global Solutions.
Global JusticeThe Law of Force or the Force of Law
Are the nations of the world doomed to go on fighting the brutal, horrifying wars that have long characterized human history? We...
Global JusticeBenjamin Ferencz & Norman Cousins: The Original Influencers For Global Justice
The little known story of how American public outrage capitulated German lawmakers to compensate Polish survivors of Ravensbrück.
Global JusticeProsecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World of Ben Ferencz
Benjamin Ferencz died on April 7, 2023 at the age of 103. He lived a very rewarding and meaningful life. I had the privilege of meeting him several times, most recently when he received a lifetime achievement award from the Law School at Washington University in St. Louis.
Global JusticeThe Ukraine War And International Law
The Ukraine War has provided a challenging time for the nations of the world and, particularly, for international law. Since antiquity, far-sighted thinkers have worked on developing rules of behavior among nations in connection with war, diplomacy, economic relations, human rights, international crime, global communications, and the environment.
Global JusticeThe Disintegrating Donbass. Is there a future for a con-federal Ukraine?
The flight on 23 November 2017 of Igor Plotinitsky, President of the separatist Ukrainian area of the Lugansk People's Republic is a...
Global JusticeYemen: Effective Humanitarian Aid Depends on a Peace Accord
The United Nations together with the governments of Sweden and Switzerland which have often led humanitarian issues in the U.N. system held...
World Citizenship Is More Popular Than You Might Think
Has nationalism captured the hearts and minds of the world’s people? It certainly seems to have emerged as a powerful force in...
Global JusticeBen Ferencz: a life dedicated to “world peace through world law”
“60 MINUTES” on Sunday evenings is a very popular weekly TV news programs. The second segment of the May 7, 2017 program...
Global JusticeVenezuela and the Fate of Latin American Democracy
As a student of Latin American history, I vividly recall debating why the region’s governments collapsed into dictatorship time and time again....
Global JusticeSyria: Chemical Weapon Use, Destruction of Children, The Ethical Vacuum
The Association of World Citizens calls for the re-affirmation of humanitarian international law. It is a call to the soldiers and militia...
Global JusticeThere is No Need for War in Syria
Ever since President Obama drew a red line to prevent further use of poison gas by Bashar al-Assad to murder Syrian citizens,...