Sep 19, 2014 | Douglas Roche, Human Rights, Middle Powers Initiative, Op Eds, United Nations
The failure of the major powers to overcome their narrow, short-term interests has crippled the UN’s ability to enforce the peace and security of the world. by Douglas Roche, O.C. This article was originally published in Embassy magazine, September 17, 2014. Special...
Aug 22, 2014 | Video Blog
The Global Security Institute is honored to have its president, Jonathan Granoff, nominated for the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his tireless pursuit of peace and security and a world without nuclear weapons. This week, Jonathan spoke intimately with...
Jul 25, 2014 | Human Rights, Jonathan Granoff, Nuclear Proliferation, Op Eds
To many if not most, the present turmoil in the world is evidence of a world gone chaotic: the downed Malaysian airliners, the horrific consequences of increased militarization in Israel and Palestine, instability in Egypt, the steady ruination of Syria, the...
Jul 9, 2014 | Speeches & Presentations
Jonathan Granoff wrote a chapter on “Nuclear Weapons” for the fourth edition of the Encyclopedia of Bioethics, published by MacMillan Reference. Download the full chapter here.
Jun 9, 2014 | Newsletter
Events, reports, and analysis Spring, 2014 A Message from the President The Global Security Institute is an organization with physical and fiscal resources not commensurate with its mission to advance international cooperation, the rule of law, and the abolition of...
May 28, 2014 | Global Security Institute, Video Blog
Watch the full recording of the April 30, 2014 event “Nuclear Weapons and the Moral Compass,” co-hosted by the Permanent Mission of the Philippines and the Global Security Institute, held in the Trusteeship Council Chamber of the United Nations...
May 14, 2014 | Denuclearization, Disarmament, Global Security Institute, Jonathan Granoff, NPT, U.S., United Nations
opening remarks by Jonathan Granoff at the event “Nuclear Weapons and the Moral Compass” co-hosted by the Permanent Mission of the Philippines and the Global Security Institute United Nations Trusteeship Council Chamber April 30, 2014 Sometimes a...
May 6, 2014 | Global Security Institute, Video Blog
Watch the presentations from the April 30, 2014 event “Nuclear Weapons and the Moral Compass,” co-hosted by the Permanent Mission of the Philippines and the Global Security Institute, held in the Trusteeship Council Chamber of the United Nations...
Apr 7, 2014 | Global Security Institute, GSI News
The Global Security Institute mourns the recent passing of two men who devoted their lives to public service with an emphasis on reducing and ending the threats posed by nuclear weapons. Jonathan Schell was a close friend of GSI founder, Senator Alan...
Apr 5, 2014 | Denuclearization, Disarmament, Jonathan Granoff, Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, NPT, Religion and Nuclear Deterrence, United Nations
The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty has 190 member States, more than any other treaty addressing weapons. From April 28-May 9, 2014 its members met in the Trusteeship Council chambers of the United Nations in New York City and failed to make progress on reducing no...
Mar 24, 2014 | Denuclearization, Disarmament, Global Security Institute, Newsletter
Kudos to The Nuclear Security Summit March 20, 2014: The Global Security Institute congratulates the heads of state and government gathering in The Hague on March 24-25 for their work in improving the security of nuclear...
Mar 18, 2014 | Global Security Institute, GSI News, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
The Global Security Institute (GSI) offers its heartfelt congratulations to two former and founding members of the Bipartisan Security Group and two outstanding members of Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament, both programs of GSI. The public...
Mar 17, 2014 | Global Security Institute, Global Terrorism, Human Rights, Jonathan Granoff, Op Eds
Lead article published in Eruditio, the e-journal of the World Academy of Art and Science, March 14, 2014 Today’s global threats require a cooperative response. The ongoing cycle of fear −wherein armaments spread insecurity and insecurity...
Mar 5, 2014 | Global Security Institute, Jonathan Granoff, NATO, News and Updates
UPDATED March 27 March 5, 2014: The risks of escalation in the Ukraine must not be ignored. The Global Security Institute believes that a deeper understanding of the dynamics at work is imperative. Many in the media are quick to frame this in neo-Cold War, United...
Mar 5, 2014 | Events
The network of Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (PNND) held a resoundingly successful Annual Assembly in Washington, DC, February 25-28, 2014. US Senator Ed Markey functioned as honorary Chair of the event, which was organized...
Mar 3, 2014 | Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
Legislators and disarmament experts from around the world meeting in Washington, D.C. last week called on the leaders of the nuclear weapon states, and other states participating in the forthcoming Nuclear Security Summit to commence a high level process to...
Feb 20, 2014 | Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
Climbing The Mountain: Legislators collaborating on bilateral, plurilateral and global measures towards a secure nuclear-weapons-free-world Parliamentary Conference and PNND Annual Assembly February 25-27, 2014 — Washington, DC Hosted by Honorary Chair US...
Feb 3, 2014 | Ambassador Thomas Graham, France, Global Security Institute, Jonathan Granoff, Newsletter, NPT, Senator Ed Markey
February 3, 2014 The Global Security Institute (GSI) works to strengthen international cooperation based on the rule of law, with a particular focus on achieving the security of a world without nuclear weapons. You can support our work by sharing this eNews with...
Jan 29, 2014 | GSI News
On January 14, 2014, Ambassador Jonathan Dean died of natural causes in Mesa, Arizona. He was 89 years old. His wit, wisdom, friendship, guidance, and example of selfless public service will be missed. Ambassador Jonathan Dean had been an Advisor to the Global...
Dec 23, 2013 | Ambassador Thomas Graham, Bipartisan Security Group, Denuclearization, Disarmament, Global Security Institute, GSI News, Jonathan Granoff, NPT, Nuclear Proliferation, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
December 23, 2013 Dear friend, The Global Security Institute makes our voices for a safer world impact where it matters–decision makers in Washington, capitals around the world, and the United Nations. Your investment in its work will make a difference. My work...
Dec 11, 2013 | Ambassador Thomas Graham, Bipartisan Security Group, Events, Global Security Institute, Jonathan Granoff, NPT, United Nations
On December 11, 2013, the Global Security Institute (GSI), in partnership with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), hosted an informal roundtable discussion with presentations by Ambassador Libran Cabactulan of the Phillippines, President of the 2010 Review Conference...
Dec 2, 2013 | 9-11, Ambassador Thomas Graham, Events, Global Security Institute, Jonathan Granoff, Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Nobel Summit, United Nations
On December 2, 2013, Harvard University Divinity School (HDS) convened a group of scholars, practitioners, and advocates to address “Religions and Peace: Do Universities Have a Role?” for a public panel followed by an in-depth evening discussion at HDS...
Dec 2, 2013 | DPE, Global Security Institute, Jonathan Granoff, Video Blog
On December 2, 2013, Harvard Divinity School (HDS) convened a group of practitioners and scholars to explore the ways that people of different religions can work together to end violence—and what universities can do to facilitate this process. HDS professor Diana L....
Nov 26, 2013 | Events, Global Security Institute, Jonathan Granoff
The Global Security Institute remains committed to achieving a permanent prohibition against nuclear weapons testing. Read the Noveber 2013 Activities Report about the new proposal we are advancing, the recent meetings held with governments, the CTBT Organization, and...
Nov 26, 2013 | Events, Human Rights
WHEN: Monday, December 2, 2013; 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm WHERE: Sperry Room, Andover Hall, Harvard Divinity School, Cambridge, MA WHAT: For much of history since WWII, religious conflict has plagued civilization. In the Middle East, Israeli Jews fight Muslim and Christian...
Nov 14, 2013 | Denuclearization, Disarmament, Events, GSI Programs, Jonathan Granoff, Robert Grey, U.S., United Nations
“There is nothing else like it,” said senior advisor to the U.N. Foundation Gillian M. Sorensen of the United Nations at the International Law Society’s Distinguished Speaker Series event held on Wednesday, November 14th in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom on Widener...
