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USA: Fort Benning – New name, same shame

As of Thursday 11 May 2023, “Fort Benning”, home of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) became “Fort Moore”. The name change was part of a broader US military initiative to remove the names of Confederate officers from…

July 22 Scranton Rally to Oppose Cluster Bombs and All Weapons for Ukraine

U.S. anti-war organizations will hold a rally on July 22 at 11 am at the Scranton (PA) Army Ammunition Plant to oppose sending cluster bombs, and all weapons, into the Ukraine War. We urge all who oppose the U.S. sending…

Humanity for Peace August 6 International Demonstrations

The danger of nuclear war has escalated to a point that no thoughtful person on the planet can ignore it any longer. Yet, in this atmosphere, there are still some who think there should be more weapons, more sanctions, and…

August 6 – Hiroshima Day: A Time to Mourn, Not to Celebrate

A coalition of peace and antinuclear groups plans to protest at the  Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on August 6, 2023, while the ship hosts a “Happy Birthday, Intrepid” party for children. (The actual commissioning anniversary is August 16.)…

July 22 Scranton Rally to Oppose Cluster Bombs and All Weapons for Ukraine

U.S. anti-war organizations will hold a rally on July 22 at 11 am at the Scranton (PA) Army Ammunition Plant to oppose sending cluster bombs, and all weapons, into the Ukraine War. We urge all who oppose the U.S. sending…

The international community must continue its efforts to send the Rohingya refugees home

Worldwide refugee crises have taken center stage in the news in recent years. According to the UNHCR report, there are currently 110 million refugees worldwide, compared to 100 million in 2022. The report also said that the number of refugees…

Arming Taiwan is an Insane Provocation

The Island of Taiwan has been turned into a “powder keg” by the infusion of U.S. weaponry, pushing the Taiwanese people into the “abyss of disaster.” These are the words of the Chinese Defense Ministry in reaction to the recent…

A Symbolic Encounter: Le Commandant Charcot and Russian Arktika-Class Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker 50 Years of Victory Extend a Message of Peace at the North Pole

Against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war, this encounter took on a profound meaning as the two ships exchanged waves of peace in the far reaches of the North Pole. Le Commandant Charcot, equipped with advanced technology, embarked on an…

Can Bangladesh-India work together considering Indo-Pacific Strategy?

Pakistan has been absent from India’s foreign policy for a long time. As the waters of the Indian Ocean have begun to rise in China’s global dominance over the past decade, the country has been eyeing the eastern shores of…

Being Free Means Getting Climate Reparations Right—but Not Everyone Is Onboard

Those who would have to pay the most are trying to hide what the climate crisis is costing the rest of us and ignoring the fact that social justice begins with a fair start in life. By Mwesigye Robert, Esther…

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