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Opinion pieces reflect the views of their authors, not necessarily Citizens for Global Solutions.
Human RightsDeteriorating Situation Requires Increased International Assistance
A young girl was "gang-raped and forced to stagger home naked-heightening her shame in a society where modesty is so valued." This...
Global CooperationGoogle Chairman Dabbles in Diplomacy at the Disapproval of the State Department
Some may call it "hopelessly naïve" but no one can say that Google Chariman Eric Schmidt's four day trip to North Korea,...
Human RightsWhen Will Enough Be Enough?
It seems that every morning brings a fresh headline that documents another grotesque violation of girls and women's human rights. From the...
Human RightsRape Culture from Ohio to India
“They raped her quicker than Mike Tyson!,” said Michael Nodianos, during a leaked video of drunk high school athletes verbally harassing a...
Global JusticeOur National Failure to Commit
The Senate hasn't approved any major multilateral treaties since 1997. America is suffering from a failure to commit. Just ask Bob Dole....
Global CooperationSequestration and International Affairs: What’s the Deal?
We've all heard about sequestration, a mandatory cutting of federal expenditures on apocalyptic levels if a budget deal is not struck in...
Global JusticeGive the Disabled a Global Fair Break
The Senate is on the verge of ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). This could be amazing!...
Being Resource-Rich in Africa
A significant amount of the world's resources and minerals are in countries on the African continent. From diamonds to oil reserves, you...
Global JusticeForeign Policy Wisdom for the Next Four Years
"We believe that 'We're all in this together' is a far better philosophy than 'You're on your own'.'' That's how Bill Clinton...
Climate JusticeSandy’s Climate Conversation
Sandy did what Candy didn't: Kick start a full blown conversation on climate change. GlobalSolutions.org was part of an effort to insert...
What do Zombies have to do with Foreign Policy?
Have you ever wondered what you would do in a zombie apocalypse? If you have, you are not alone. It seems like...