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To whom the welfare state owes its debts

In the ideological struggle between rightists and leftists, the so-called welfare state has come to the fore, that is, the situation in which many countries on Earth live that are recognised for their democratic prerogatives, but in which there would…

President of Artsakh urgently appeals the international community, for immediate action to prevent genocide of the people of Artsakh and to end blockade

On August 8th, President of the Republic of Artsakh Arayik Harutyunyan sent an urgent appeal to the international community to take measures to prevent the genocide of the Artsakh people and to lift the siege. The video of the appeal…

Ukraine, Yurii Sheliazhenko: “Pacifists are not enemies”

Yurii Sheliazhenko was subjected to a search, the seizure of his computer and telephone. He was denounced by the Security Services as the author of the Peace Agenda for Ukraine and the World, judged as supporting the Russian invasion. Today…

The problem is not growth but sustainability and distribution

Recently we have been able to read articles with different positions regarding some data on GDP growth in Asian countries. For some this data is encouraging, as it could mean better levels of employment and income in neglected sectors. For…

Neo-colonialism: An invasion of Niger could lead to a Franco-African war

Since Niger’s army under the command of General Abdourahamane Tchiani seized power on 26 July, an exponential increase in tensions between Niamey and its former colonial masters in Paris has manifested itself, reaching the point where France is now seriously…

Raúl Noro: the best of our people has left us

Raúl Noro’s heart stopped beating. Mistreated, persecuted, infused even on his own deathbed. They had no idea who they were messing with. They had no idea of the integrity and love Raúl was capable of. Of how loved and respected…

A Montage in Three Acts: A crime unresolved in 48 years links Argentina and Chile

By Maxine Lowy Jaroslavsky* A man strolled his dog again, the laughter of another resonated as it always had and the smile of a young women in a mini-skirt beamed in the chilly, rainy morning. These were three of 119…

August 8: Peace Gathering in front of the Japanese Consulate in NYC

On Tuesday, August 8th,  to honor the memory of those who lost their lives to the atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a coalition of citizens and peace activists gathered in front of the Japan Consulate General to drop an…

An Open Letter to the People of Japan from Concerned Peace and Civil Society Organizations of the United States

—In observance of the 78th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings of Japan— We, the undersigned, representing a coalition of concerned peace and civil society organizations in the United States, are advocating for the elimination of nuclear weapons globally. We join…

UN sounds alarm over Sudan’s catastrophic humanitarian situation

The United Nations has warned that ongoing fighting between rivaling forces in Sudan has plunged the humanitarian situation of the impoverished nation from critical to catastrophic.  Two senior UN officials, who just returned from Sudan, painted a sad picture of…

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