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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 CooperationA Time for Reflection
The olde English proverb goes something like, “All good things must come to an end.” Such is the state of my rapidly...
Global Cooperation18 December: International Migrants Day
Let us make migration work for the benefit of migrants and countries alike. We owe this to the millions of migrants who,...
Global JusticeThe US and Torture: What Now?
The Senate Intelligence Committee recently released a much-anticipated executive summary of a more than 6,000-page report on the Central Intelligence Agency’s tactics...
From War to Hunger: The Refugees in Syria’s Civil War
Since the start of the horrendous civil war attempting to overthrow President Bashar Al-Assad in Syria, the neighbors of Syria—Jordan, Lebanon, and...
Global CooperationLooking Ahead to 2015
My name is Victor, and I am a board chair of Citizens for Global Solutions (CGS). Our Board of Directors are traveling...
From “Womenomics” to “Womenpowerment”
Japan has begun implementing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s new strategy to revive its economy. Dubbed “Abenomics,” the plan – which includes printing...
Global Cooperation5 December: UN Day of Coordinated Action for Peace
The UN General Assembly has designated 5 December as International Volunteer Day: a celebration of the role of volunteers who promote UN...
Global CooperationAll My Disqualifications: A Tragedy
It’s probably not too much to ask that a prospective ambassador know a little bit about the country they want to work...
Global JusticeHuman Rights, the US, and International Law
The ideal of international human rights spans over 40 years, beginning with the Unverisal Declaration of Human Rights. Since then, there have...
Global CooperationDiplomacy: The West vs. Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
For the past couple of months, negotiations have been taking place between the West and Iran on Iran’s nuclear program. These negotiations...
Global CooperationCGS Going Forward
Once again, Citizens for Global Solutions is renewing its mission and reaffirming its values. In the last few years, the world has...