Global Citizen Blog
State Power and Climate Justice: A Two-Step Strategy for Urgent Action
In this issue, we analyze the evolving debate on state power and climate justice. Addressing climate urgency requires a "two-step" strategy: first, dismantle fossil capital; second, reshape global systems. This approach acknowledges the complex interplay between state...
Rethinking U.S.-China Relations and Exploring Global Trends in Direct Democracy”
In this issue, we explore two critical topics: This article critiques the U.S. ban on TikTok as part of a broader confrontational stance towards China, arguing that such measures undermine principles of openness and innovation and advocating for a reassessment towards...
Redefining Global Security: Reducing Military Budgets and Supporting Exiled Media
In this issue, we explore two critical topics: Advocating for reducing military budgets, halting arms trade, and fostering cooperative security architectures. Read on. The myriad challenges faced by exiled media outlets worldwide and pragmatic recommendations for...
Confronting Global Challenges: Collective Action, Pandemic Preparedness, and the Fight Against Corruption
In this issue, we explore: The urgent call for collective action to address the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, as highlighted by Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization. Read on. The...
Abusive Use of Veto Power Against Global Public Opinion — Why?
In his impassioned opinion piece, Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury advocates for the abolition of the veto power in the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the abusive use of veto power undermines the UN's credibility and prevents meaningful action on...
Exploring Sustainable Development Goals and Planetary Commons for Global Progress
In this new issue, we explore the importance and complexity of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing their role as a collective framework for global progress. Read on. Additionally, we delve into the concept of planetary commons, advocating for a new...
The ramifications of the conflict in Gaza
In this edition, we explore: The ramifications of the conflict in Gaza, which include the destruction of cultural and historical landmarks, educational institutions, and the loss of lives among artists, journalists, and academics. The examination of the current global...
Democracy at Risk: Navigating the Threats of AI
In this issue, we explore the threat to democracy and society posed by AI. Don Byrd, an AI specialist and co-chair of a task force at Braver Angels, a U.S. organization working to reduce societal polarization, highlights the immediate threats posed by AI, such as...
Global Perspectives: Unveiling Security Council Reform and Probing Military Influence in Democracy
In this issue, we explore two critical global dynamics: Security Council Reform: The op-ed discusses the United Nations Security Council's recent failures and a proposed resolution to overcome perceived shortcomings and inaction. Military Influence in Democracy: The...
Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza: Unraveling the Complexities and Calls for International Humanitarian Law Commitment
In this issue, we explore the recent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, which came in response to an attack by Hamas on festival-goers and town residents. The situation has ignited a call from many quarters for a strong commitment to upholding international humanitarian law....