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Inside the Doomsday Machine: The 2023 Deterrence Summit – Part 3

Part I: Articles of Faith Part II: Follow the Money Part III: The Nuclear Ban Treaty What does the nuclear weapons industry talk about when they’re together? I spent three days with 530 government officials, politicians, and corporate contractors in…

China’s Ukraine Peace Plan and the Parallels to the Taiwan Conflict

With its diplomatic push to end the Ukraine war, China has made an important contribution to a peaceful solution to the bloody conflict between Kiev and Moscow. In doing so, however, the People’s Republic has triggered very different reactions internationally:…

Celebrating Stories of Nonviolence: World BEYOND War’s 2023 Virtual Film Festival

Join World BEYOND War for our 3rd annual virtual film festival! This year’s “Celebrating Stories of Nonviolence” virtual film festival from March 11-25, 2023 explores the power of nonviolent action. A unique mix of films explores this theme, from Gandhi’s Salt…

The Havana Syndrome Case Cracked

Even before the attack on the homeland of the weather balloons, the Havana Syndrome tested America’s mettle. The Havana Syndrome was first reported in Cuba in 2016. The mysterious malady initially afflicted US embassy staff in Havana, especially those attached…

War is a manifestation of our fear. On April 2nd, all over the world, let us extinguish war and ignite peace!

Human beings throughout their history, from the time they settled down as sedentary and had their first lands and animals, began to feel fear of losing those properties. They felt the need to protect them, they armed themselves and created…

Femicides

#Not one less #Live and free we want to be #We want to be alive and free #Declaration of a national emergency on gender violence now! I hear voices all the time about femicides. I also see images reproduced by…

Occupied Western Sahara: intimidation and repressive actions against Saharawi human rights defenders

The Moroccan occupation authorities arrested five prominent Saharawi activists at a checkpoint north of El Ayoun. They were held for hours before being allowed to continue on their way to their homes in the city. The 5 activists, including 2…

Sorry to bother you but people are dying!

Dear President Biden, My name is Olivia DiNucci and I am the anti-war activist who interrupted your dinner in DC the other night. You, the most powerful man in the world, were sitting right in front of me. Normal people…

The Villainous Reign of Eric Adams

For many centuries, the powerful have helped control their working poor by elevating some of the oppressed to wield the whip. The Romans had the Vigiles, poor men and often ex-slaves who patrolled the streets and fought fires; the Nazis…

VISION & GRIT: Exceptional Zero Waste Women in the Asia Pacific Region (tenth in the series)

Quách Thị Xuân: Organizing and Coordinating a Zero Waste Alliance  by Marlet Salazar Quách Thị Xuân has always been involved in addressing environmental issues. Her passion for preserving and protecting the earth’s natural resources inspired her to devote her academic endeavors…

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