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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.
United NationsRight 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,...
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...
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...
NewsBan Ki-Moon’s 2nd Term Bid
Cross-posted from Global Memo. Ban Ki-Moon formally announced his bid for a second term this morning. The Secretary General told a gathering...
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...
Peace & DisarmamentNext Steps to Protect
On Monday, April 18, GlobalSolutions.org ran a full page advertisement in the New York Times that calls for three essential actions for...
Peace & DisarmamentThe Need for UNEPS in the Ivory Coast
Last week we talked the growing humanitarian crisis that is occurring in the Ivory Coast. Over the weekend it has gotten worse...
Global CooperationRecap of CGS 2011 Conference: Day 1
GlobalSolutions.org’ 2011 Conference, Global Challenges: Global Solutions, was a major success thanks to the plethora of distinguished speakers and the energy and...
Global JusticeRecap of CGS 2011 Conference: Lobby Day
On Friday, the second day of Citizens for Global Solutions’ 2011 Conference, members took action and went to Capitol Hill to lobby...
Resolution 1973. Think twice tyrants!
Resolution 1973 adopted last week by the United Nations Security Council authorizing a multinational intervention into Libya has created a new precedent...
Global JusticeThe Truth about Libya
This week, an array of analysts, Congress people, and talk show hosts from the usual suspects on the right to Rep. Dennis...