Public Forum

November 29, 2023, Scandinavia House New York City Remarks by Jackie Cabasso, Executive Director, Western States Legal Foundation Looking around today’s world, we see a growing crowd of nationalist authoritarian governments and leaders – including in nuclear-armed Russia, Israel, India, China, North Korea and increasingly, the United States. In the other nuclear-armed states, Pakistan, the … Read more

The return of US nuclear bombs to the UK was announced without fanfare and without any discussion, debate, deliberation or the opportunity for dissent within Britain’s democratic institutions.  There was no official announcement from the British government. No ministerial statement to Parliament.  When the British government was asked about this development it gave the following … Read more

Remarks at the NGO session of the 2nd Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, Public Meeting, November 29, 2023 It is an honour to share some thoughts and reflections with you today, as we continue the hard work of strengthening a treaty we fought so hard to achieve: … Read more

Nov. 28 Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to speak on behalf of Gensuikyo. First of all, we strongly protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Israel’s attack on Gaza. These acts are in violation of international law. It is beyond the scope of self-defense. In order to prevent further civilian sacrifices, I … Read more