(Une version française suit en dessous) We have been living in a new era of history since 1945, when Hiroshima and Nagasaki were destroyed by nuclear bombs. In our time, the question of peace has become urgent. Einstein told us this clearly in 1946: “The unleashed power of the atom has transformed everything except our … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) This month’s CPNN bulletin descries the massive street demonstrations in the United States, Europe and Middle East against the wars and war preparations that have peaked in recent months, and it concludes with the phrase, “The stage is set for a global anti-war movement.” The stage is set, but … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) Here are the people who can take advantage of the looming crash of the American empire and create a new world. We can see their faces in the streets, on the university campuses and in the city halls. On the streets: For the international day of peace, September 2023, … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) As the US, NATO and Russia escalate the war in the Ukraine, the risk increases for a global nuclear war that could destroy most life on the planet, corresponding to the mythical battle of Armageddon mentioned in the Bible as marking the end of the world. Our world is … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) Before looking forward to 2023, let’s look back at 2022 from the perspective of the culture of peace. In general, we must admit that the culture of war was more dominant than ever. The trap set by the American Empire, including NATO, in the Ukraine was a “success” for … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) (Note: The following is adapted from my remarks to the National Congress of Mouvement de la Paix.) This month’s CPNN is dedicated to the developments of peace movements in Europe and North America. This reflects a growing consciousness around the world that we must move from the culture of … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) The world faces many dangers at this moment of history, famines, global warming, wars in the Ukraine, Yemen, Syria, mass migrations, increasing electoral tendencies towards fascism. But all these are pale in comparison to the danger of a nuclear World War III which could put an end to all … Read more