Peace & DisarmamentNuclear activism for a new generation
I remember watching President Obama's speech on nuclear non-proliferation in Prague. Like so many of the President's speeches, it was deeply moving;...
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Peace & Disarmament
Global CooperationIs the United States Treating Iranian Nuclear Threats as a Multilateral Challenge?
It is obvious that the majority of the world wants to live without the threat of nuclear war. Even those who have...
Global CooperationNuclear Nonproliferation or Disarmament?
In light of growing threats from Iran and North Korea, the prospect of nuclear non-proliferation is on everyone's minds. But, is it...
Proliferation and Instability
Nuclear proliferation equates to regional instability and insecurity. We have seen destabilizing situations. Pakistan- India, Iran-Middle East, and the fear of loose...
Waxman-Markey VS Kerry-Boxer: Are either steps good enough?
The House passed its version of climate legislation, the Waxman Markey Bill, in June, despite being criticized alternately for not doing enough...
Climate JusticeThe United States and the U.N. Climate Conference in Copenhagen
The United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen is set for December 7th through December 18th 2009. The main goal of this conference...
Climate Justice“Cap-and-Trade:” A Historical Analysis
A key component of the Boxer-Kerry Bill is a policy called "cap-and-trade." "Cap-and-trade" is a method that provides an economic incentive for...
Global CooperationJoin the Newly Formed American Engagement Caucus!
Citizens for Global Solutions applauds the formation of the American Engagement Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. The mission of the...
The Nobel Prize for Peace for President Obama
Congratulations, President Obama! This morning's announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize is an honor and well-deserved. The honor is, of course, an...
NewsHuman Rights Council closes 12th Session
On the 2nd October, the Human Rights Council closed its twelfth regular session. It passed resolutions on a number of human rights...
NewsNorth Korea
North Korea's possession of nuclear weapons has been the cause of much tension throughout the international community for several years. After the...
Global Cooperation“Five to Rule them All”
Last night, I attended a book launch hosted by the World Affairs Council. The book is entitled "Five to Rule Them All",...