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Opinion pieces reflect the views of their authors, not necessarily Citizens for Global Solutions.
Global CooperationPublic Opinion of President Obama’s Afghanistan Decision
On Sunday, President Obama issued orders to send 30,000 additionalAmerican troops to Afghanistan. He will address the nation tonight to explain his...
Climate JusticeChina Announces Carbon Intensity Reduction Goals: Why We Need More
The climate talks in Copenhagen received a positive push this week, but we need to push further still. The governments of U.S....
A Symposium on the Conversion to a Peace Economy
On Saturday November 14th, 2009 the Mansfield, Connecticut Chapter of Citizens for Global Solutions hosted a symposium regarding the conversion to a...
World CitizenGlobal Family Day 2010
GlobalSolutions.org is excited to announce our partnership with Global Family Day this holiday season. At a time in history when we have...
Copenhagen: A disappointment waiting to happen?
Many thought that the upcoming Copenhagen conference next month would lead to a global agreement on climate change. However, it seems as...
Global JusticeThe ICC Continues Seeking Accountability for the Worst Crimes
Pre-trial hearings have begun in the International Criminal Court case investigating alleged crimes committed by Sudanese rebel leader, Bahr Idriss Abu Garda....
Human Rights“Faithful Against Torture” Book Launch – November 17th
GlobalSolutions.org is proud to announce the release of Faithful Against Torture, a collection of essays by people of faith considering torture in...
Global JusticeThe ICC Wields Some Impressive Clout for Its Short Lifespan
In the International Criminal Court's short lifespan, its legitimacy has grown in leaps and bounds. The United States might not yet be...
A Waiting Game – Will America Attend the Assembly of States Parties?
Next Tuesday, November 17th, marks the 8th annual meeting of the Assembly of States Parties for the ICC. Agenda items include planning...
Climate JusticeDo too much = boycott at home. Do too little = boycott abroad
As the scientific community has united in its call for drastic action to reduce global warming, which is already claiming hundreds of...
Climate JusticeThe Problem With Sustainable Development
As the clock on the Kyoto Protocol is ticking down to expiration, the importance of the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference in...