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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 CooperationRight Candidate, Wrong Process
Yesterday, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously reelected Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to a second term. The Secretary General certainly deserved reelection,...
The Approach of Independence
On Thursday afternoon the House of Representatives' Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights held a hearing regarding Africa's newest nation:...
Global CooperationUS – UN Update at UNA
Last week I spoke to members of the United Nations Association (UNA-USA) who were preparing to lobby their members of Congress. I...
World Refugee Day and Sustaining U.N. Peacekeeping
Global citizens are commemorating World Refugee Day throughout the world today by participating in cultural events and reflecting on the experiences of...
Global CooperationStanding Up for the UN
Susan Rice, U.S. ambassador to the UN, and Esther Brimmer, Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, both made remarks recently...
My Experience at Bonnaroo
A guest blog post by Megan Wanee: At music and art festivals you can strike up a conversation with virtually anyone. From...
United NationsKeeping the UN in Business
John Danforth, a former U.S. Ambassador to the UN (2004-05), and a Republican U.S. senator from Missouri (1976-94) just published an excellent...
Citizens for Global Solutions to be at the 2011 Bonnaroo Music Festival
Citizens for Global Solutions will be at this year's Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN, from June 9th to 12th....
Global JusticeChina’s Responsibility Not to Veto
The European Union recently circulated a draft of a U.N. Security Council resolution which condemns Syria for its bloody crackdown on peaceful...
International Day of UN Peacekeepers
This coming Sunday, May 29th, is the "International Day of UN Peacekeepers." The day presents an opportunity to reflect on the noble...
Global CooperationElecting the New IMF Chief
Since last year, international observers have anticipated Dominique Strauss-Kahn's resignation as IMF chief this summer. Polls in his native France showed him...