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Opinion pieces reflect the views of their authors, not necessarily Citizens for Global Solutions.
Global CooperationThe Dictator Diplomacy Dilemma
He will be remembered…for his commitment to peace and for strengthening understanding between faiths. So said British Prime Minister David Cameron following...
Encouraging Chinese Influence in North Korea
China’s international mantra is that human rights start with a socio-economically stable foundation--before democratization. In other words, people need to eat breakfast...
Human RightsThe Criminal Misogyny of Boko Haram
We all remember #BringBackOurGirls, a movement built around protesting the kidnapping of over 200 girls from Chibok Government Secondary School in Borno...
Russell Davenport: World Citizen, Political Strategist
Progress results only from the fact that there are some men and women who refuse to believe that what they know to...
Human RightsLong Live Freedom of Speech?
Following the despicable terrorist attacks on the staff of the French magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris on January 7th, a public discussion...
An Activism and Safety Case Study: North Korea and The Interview
The recent movie The Interview released by Sony Pictures on December 25, 2014 has caused a huge amount of controversy. Some say...
Global JusticePalestine and the ICC: National Sovereignty vs. Human Rights
One day after a failed bid at the UN to push a Middle East peace settlement between Israel and the Palestinians, the...
Global Justice11 January: Human Trafficking Awareness Day
The recent interception by the Italian Navy of two ships filled with refugees from Syria and other countries has dramatically highlighted the...
Global JusticeWalter F. Hoffmann: 1924-2014
As 2014 drew to a close, we said goodbye to a beloved global citizen. Walter F. Hoffmann, prominent civil rights attorney and...
Climate JusticeNew Year, Same Problems, Global Solutions?
2014 has been quite a year: from climate change to the World Cup to the recent revelations about the US’s torture strategies,...
Global CooperationPeace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Piece of Cake
What holiday treats await foreign policy wonks? Our team here at Citizens for Global Solutions is hoping that US foreign policy will...