Global Citizen Blog
Rising Global Momentum for Peace and Growing Outcry Over Gaza
In this issue, we explore: Global calls for a two-state solution gain traction amid Gaza’s devastation, as Israel, Palestine, and the U.S. are urged to seize unprecedented international momentum for peace. READ ON A shift in moral judgment over Israel’s war in Gaza,...
A New UN Charter and the Future of Our Digital, Economic, and Environmental World
In this issue, we explore: The push to create a new UN Charter with stronger human rights, environmental, and digital governance frameworks to meet 21st-century challenges. READ ON The unraveling of the market economy as AI, data monopolies, and platform power reshape...
The Decline of Post-War Promises and the Rise of Emotional Economies
In this issue, we explore: How the "age of apostasy" signals the unraveling of post-WWII ideals, as war replaces peace, recolonization supplants decolonization, and genocide is normalized, all signs that a crumbling world order demands urgent excavation and...
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...