New Blog - Dueling Diplomacy on Outer Space Security

At first glance outer space security appears to command universal support at the UN General Assembly. Each year since 1981 the General Assembly adopts a resolution with near universal support on the “Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space” (PAROS). The resolution warns of the dire threat to international security any such arms race would pose, and calls for the negotiation of “further measures” to consolidate and reinforce the existing legal regime of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty and to enhance its effectiveness.

Read the blog by Paul Meyer here

End of Immunity: Accountability for Aggression, Genocide, War Crimes & Crimes Against Humanity

We are pleased to welcome Chile Eboe-Osuji, former Judge and former President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), who will engage in the theme of his book End of Immunity: Holding World Leaders Accountable for Aggression, Genocide, War Crimes, and Crimes against Humanity, which unpacks the history and theory of the concept of immunity – a timely and urgent issue of our own troubled times.

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Conference Report - Security Options for a Troubled World

The Conference Report for the full day conference "Security Options for a Troubled World" that took place on October 25th, 2024 is now available.

This event featured six panels focusing on topics such as Arms Control & Disarmament, Autonomous Weapons and AI, How to Prevent War in Space, and more.

Read the Conference Report here

New Blog - Trump’s Win, Harris’ Loss, Could Offer Clues About How to Galvanize Support for Climate Action

He was a felon with multiple criminal convictions, and they voted for him anyway. He prompted an angry mob to attack the Capitol and was described by his former Chief of Staff as having “fascist tendencies”, but they voted for him anyway. He consistently made xenophobic, misogynistic, hateful and fabricated remarks, and yet they voted for him anyway. Experts warned his proposed platform would harm the economy, damage the environment, and erode public health, but they voted for him anyway … Why?

Read the blog by Ryan Katz-Rosene here