Global Citizen Blog
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....
Casting Light on Hunger Solutions and the AI Copyright Debate
In this edition, we delve into: The imperative to eradicate hunger The notion of human authorship -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Achieving a world without hunger requires political will,...
AI and Deepfakes Could Worsen Political Disinformation
This month, we explore: The post-1945 neocolonial histories of the UN Security Council's permanent members Why to impose limitations on political ads on social media...
A Just and Peaceful World
This month, we explore: The future of AI in international organizations The Global Ethic, a call to action for a more just and peaceful world -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Artificial...
China, India, the US, and the Shaping of a New Global Order
This month, we share two opinion pieces on: A new global power structure formed by the United States, China, and India. The role of religious communities in advocating for environmental justice and sustainable practices....
Artificial Intelligence and Social Sustainability
This month, we analyze: - The urgent need for a global conversation on and international regulation of artificial intelligence - Why achieving social sustainability is required to address the world's challenges...