In the Spirit of Chinngis Khan: Mongolian Independence, and Its Nuclear Weapons
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CPDCS’s Joseph Gerson was invited to speak at Blue Banner’s international conference in Mongolia. His article describes the role of Mongolia’s nuclear weapons free-zone to its centuries-long efforts to remain independent of both China and Russia. It also reflects discussions with Vladimir Ivanov, a Russian scholar based in Moscow. We don’t often think in terms … Read more

The Ukraine War and the World’s Dangerous and Changing Geopolitical Landscape

Chess between Russia and Ukraine with USA and China

“The Ukraine War and the World’s Dangerous and Changing Geopolitical Landscape” was written by Joseph Gerson to Mongolia’s Institute for Strategic Studies, in Ulan Bator on June 10, 2022 Mongolian Institute for Strategic Studies Joseph Gerson – June 10, 2022 Thank you for this opportunity to meet with you. I expect that I will learn … Read more

Ukraine and Continuing Dangers of Nuclear War

"Ukraine and Continuing Dangers of Nucles war War" was prepared for delivery by Joseph Gerson at Blue Banner's 30th Anniversary Meeting in Ulan Bator on June 9, 2022. Blue Banner is a Mongolian NGO that has played a major role in winning and building on Mongolia's nuclear weapons-free status.

“Ukraine and Continuing Dangers of Nuclear War” was prepared for delivery by Joseph Gerson at Blue Banner’s 30th Anniversary Meeting in Ulan Bator on June 9, 2022. Blue Banner is a Mongolian NGO that has played a major role in winning and building on Mongolia’s nuclear weapons-free status. Blue Banner Meeting, Ulan Bator Dr. Joseph … Read more

A Negotiated Settlement of the Ukraine-Russia Conflict?

Webinar Anatol Lieven Ukraine

A Negotiated Settlement of the Ukraine-Russia Conflict? Webinar Featuring Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute We were privileged to chair the March 31 webinar with Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Deeply knowledgeable about Russia and Ukraine and experienced in conflict resolution initiative, Lieven provided an incisive review of the failures of … Read more

Ukraine Negotiations: No Fly Zone, Nukes, Neutrality, and Disarmament

Ukraine Negotiations No Fly Zone Nukes Neutrality and Disarmament

Ukraine Negotiations: No Fly Zone, Nukes, Neutrality, and Disarmament March 28 Common Dreams Article by Joseph Gerson Ukrainian and Russian lives will continue to be shattered until either a ceasefire or completion of successful negotiations are announced. Regardless of whether we agree with him or not, President Biden’s statements that Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power … Read more

WEBINAR: WAR IN UKRAINE – RESPONSES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

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WEBINAR: WAR IN UKRAINE – RESPONSES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC While calling for peace in Ukraine, this webinar focuses on the responses and implications in the Asia Pacific. It looks at how states, civil society and peace movements of Asia Pacific have reacted to this war. We will strategize on what role … Read more

The World is Plunging into a Dangerous New Cold War 2.0

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The World is Plunging into a Dangerous New Cold War 2.0 Viewpoint by Dr Joseph Gerson The writer is President of the Campaign for Peace, Disarmament and Common Security NEW YORK (IDN) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Putin’s repeated tense threats to resort to genocidal nuclear attacks if the West intervenes more directly in Ukraine … Read more