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Mikhail Gorbachev to Present 2005 Alan Cranston Peace Award to Ted Turner

Gorbachev Expected to Call for a New Era of Glasnost and Perestroika for Addressing the Continued, Dangerous Existence of Nuclear Arsenals Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell To Preside Over United Nations Ceremony NEW YORK, March 28 2005-Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev...

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Facing a Tough Road Ahead – For Immediate Release –

Contact: Zachary Allen, Tel: 415-397-6760, zack@gsinstitute.org SAN FRANCISCO-Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter recently hosted a consultation of diplomats and government officials at The Carter Center. The Consultation sought to preserve and strengthen the Nuclear...

GSI eNewsletter: January 13, 2005

Dear Friend: The Global Security Institute joins in offering condolences and support to the survivors of the recent tsunami. In the midst of an inspiring outpouring of caring for those injured by world’s worst natural disaster of modern times, where thousands...

Nobel Peace Laureates Express Grave Concern About Nuclear Arms Race, Call for Strengthening of NPT and UN – Event Report by Dr. Urs Cipolat – Rome, Italy

From 10-13 November, twenty-three Nobel peace laureates and laureate organizations met in Rome, Italy for the 5th Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. As in previous years, their annual Summit was organized by the Gorbachev Foundation and co-hosted by former Soviet...

Final Statement of the 5th Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates – “A United World or a Divided World” – Rome, Italy

About GSI Who We Are What You Can Do Documents GSI Publications News Room Multimedia Links Events Newsletter Sign Up Final Statement of the 5th Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates Rome, Italy November 12, 2004     Under the high patronage of the President of the...

“Terrorism an Other Threats to Humanity” by Mary Ellen McNish – 5th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates: Session 3 – Rome, Italy

About GSI Who We Are What You Can Do Documents GSI Publications News Room Multimedia Links Events Newsletter Sign Up Remarks by Mary Ellen McNish Secretary General, American Friends Service Committee Before I begin my short remarks I feel I must, as an American,...

“The Role of Ethical Economics in Overcoming Inequality & Divisions in a Globalized World” by M S Swaminathan – 5th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates: Session 2 – Rome, Italy

About GSI Who We Are What You Can Do Documents GSI Publications News Room Multimedia Links Events Newsletter Sign Up Remarks by M S Swaminathan President, Pugwash Conferences on Science and World AffairsI. Guiding principles of ethical economics Spreading the concept...

“Terrorism and Other Threats to Humanity” by Mairead Corrigan Maguire – 5th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates: Session 3 – Rome, Italy

Dear Friends, On 11th September, people everywhere were shocked into the realization that we live in a dangerous world. Those who lost loved ones, and the American people, had our sympathy. But how did the American Administration respond? Tragically, very badly. There...

“Terrorism and Other Threats to Humanity” by Sir Joseph Rotblat – 5th World Summit Of Nobel Peace Laureates: Session 3 – Rome, Italy

International terrorism and nuclear weapons are two areas of the greatest concern to world security at the present time. President George W. Bush said the following about nuclear weapons: “They are the pre-eminent threat to international security.” With...

Power Over the Ultimate Evil by Jonathan Granoff – Tikkun, A bimonthly Jewish Critic of Politics, Culture & Society

About GSI Who We Are What You Can Do Documents GSI Publications News Room Multimedia Links Events Newsletter Sign Up   There are approximately 30,000 nuclear weapons in the world, 90 percent of which are possessed by Russia and the United States. The United...

Nobel Peace Summit: A Report from the President – Rome, Italy

About GSI Who We Are What You Can Do Documents GSI Publications News Room Multimedia Links Events Newsletter Sign Up     This has been a year of struggle, war and extraordinary efforts by those who yearn for a world at peace. Despite many set backs,...

“Limits of Unilateralism” Discussion Well Received by Members of Congress. Report by Nadine Kjellberg

October 30, 2003 Washington, DC-On October 2, the House of Representatives Bipartisan Task Force on Non-Proliferation, in cooperation with the Bipartisan Security Group (BSG), hosted a special session titled, “Limits of Unilateralism.” Addressing an...

Event Rescheduled: DUE TO HURRICANE ISABEL, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM SEPTEMBER 8 TO OCTOBER 2 – Michael Douglas, Jane Goodall Urge Greater Cooperation in Addressing Global Security Threats

Press Release September 17, 2003 On Thursday, October 2, actor, producer, and director Michael Douglas and noted primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall will speak on Capitol Hill. In separate keynotes, they will urge U.S. policy makers to pursue greater cooperation —...