Peace and Disarmament

To understand the nature of a war and be able to make an informed decision, it is not enough to rely on what is happening internally within societies engaged in armed conflict. A state may be considered democratic in its…

When Alfred Nobel created his celebrated prize in 1895, he imagined honoring those who ‘have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion…

When I saw the headline Maria Corina Machado wins the Peace Prize, I almost laughed at the absurdity. But I didn’t, because there’s nothing funny about rewarding someone whose politics have brought so much suffering. Anyone who knows what she…

On the second anniversary of October 7, we receive and gladly share this message from Maoz Inon, who lost both his parents on that tragic day. Initially reported missing, Bilha and Yakovi Inon were later found burned to death inside…

“Two years have passed since the tragic events of October 7, 2023; a day that shattered lives, deepened divides, and marked the beginning of one of the most horrific chapters in the history of this land. Since then, we have…

Greta arrives as Gaza continues to burn As soon as she crossed the doors of the international arrivals hall, the crowd erupted into a chant that seemed to carry her forward: Palestinian flags, “Free Palestine” banners, phones held high. Greta…

Legal and Humanistic Analysis of the Global Flotilla Sumud Case in Israel This brief article aims to rigorously and sensitively examine the allegations of torture and mistreatment suffered by members of the Global Flotilla Sumud following their detention and kidnapping…

On-the-ground a live report: Saturday, October 4th. A truly warm autumn, in every sense; a scorching sun is beating down on New York City today, making the keffiyeh useful as a head covering. I’m in one of my favorite squares:…

Abolition” isn’t just a fun word to say. “I want to abolish prisons,” doesn’t just mean that you think there are too many prisons and they are too horrible. “Abolish the police” isn’t just a hip way to say “I’m…

It’s ironic that the arms control community is protesting the idea of resuming nuclear test detonations. The nuclear test detonations have never stopped. Although Bill Clinton signed the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) in 1996, he swiftly funded the “Stockpile…