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CGS regularly publishes op-eds on the issues that matter most to global democracy, plus news, press releases, and organizational statements from our programs and campaigns. Read it all here, get a monthly roundup by email through eNews, or follow Field Notes on LinkedIn.
Opinion pieces reflect the views of their authors, not necessarily Citizens for Global Solutions.
Global JusticeThe Saudi Dilemma
There are two major issues in the Middle East that pose dangers to international trade, security, and economic well-being. In a prior...
Climate JusticeThe Drowning and the Displaced
Record flooding in Chennai this month combined with the UN COP21 Conference has brought climate change once again to the forefront of...
Climate JusticeClimate Security: Building on the Momentum of the Paris Agreement
The Paris climate summit known as COP21 came to an end on Saturday afternoon, December 12, 2015. This was a day later...
Global JusticeBring Back $500 or Starve
There are too many issues in the world. While I can blog, read, or talk about them, I think taking an action...
Global CooperationSyria: Global Solutions Urgently Needed
Citizens for Global Solutions addresses a diverse set of global needs. Each deserves attention. But two difficult problems signal possibly severe ruptures...
Global CooperationA Message from the New Executive Director
Greetings from Washington, DC! As the new Executive Director of Citizens for Global Solutions, I am very excited to be able to...
Global JusticeWhy “Daesh” (and Solidarity) Matters
After the November terrorist attacks in Paris, President Francois Hollande referred to the group more commonly known as ISIL or ISIS as...
Climate JusticeCrossing Cultural and Linguistic Boundaries: International Volunteer Day
Founded on the values of solidarity and mutual trust, volunteerism transcends all cultural, linguistic and geographic boundaries. By giving their time and...
Global JusticeISIS Recruitment: Social Media, Isolation, and Manipulation
Lately the news has been flooded with horror stories of the ISIS-led attacks occurring around the world. After hearing about these, it’s...
Climate JusticeThe UN Voice for Environmental Action
Just on the eve of the Paris Climate Conference (COP 21) and the coming discussions on climate change and a sustainable world...
Peace & DisarmamentFighting Ideas: Military Power vs. Ideology
We have been sold a story that goes like this: spend more on weapons, get more peace. But a strong government with...