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Opinion pieces reflect the views of their authors, not necessarily Citizens for Global Solutions.
Global CooperationReimagining the United Nations: A 2020 Vision
This essay is a revised and updated version of the cover story for the Fall/Winter 2015 issue of DISARMAMENT TIMES, the journal...
Global CooperationSigns of Hope Inside CGS
I have become the chair of Citizens for Global Solutions Action Network at a difficult time. It was very difficult to lay...
Global CooperationThe Security of Human Rights
Recently, President Obama announced the end of the arms embargo against Vietnam, “ensur[ing] that Vietnam has access to the equipment it needs...
Global CooperationNew Challenges for Global Citizens
The Global Citizenship Commission (GCC) under the leadership of the former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown presented its report The Universal Declaration...
Global CooperationA New Direction for Our Organization
Dear Citizens for Global Solutions friends, members and supporters, The boards of Citizens for Global Solutions are excited to announce a new...
Global CooperationSecurity Council Resolution Highlights a Foundation of World Law
The protection of medical facilities and medical personnel is at the heart of the laws of war, more often called humanitarian law....
Global CooperationWill the European Union End Its U.S. Visa Waiver Program?
Visa-free travel throughout the world is one of the biggest perks of carrying a U.S. passport. Today, you can visit 154 countries...
Global CooperationSustainable Agriculture: One Way to Promote Food Security in Fragile Countries
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) pursue broad benchmarks in food security such as ensuring local food production systems, installing resilient...
Global CooperationResetting U.S.-Latin America Relations
President Obama made headlines in March with his historic visit to Cuba, but his less sensational trip to Argentina may prove to...
Global CooperationSelecting the Secretary-General
Next month, the international community will actively engage with the seven men and women who have put their names forward as candidates...
Global CooperationBarbara M. Walker: 1923 – 2016
Barbara Martin Walker, one of the long-time and finest members of WFM, passed away on Friday, March 25. Barbara Walker and her...