Author: Global Security Institute

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Why Aren’t Nuclear Weapons a Key Issue in This Election?

This is a sermon delivered by the Rt. Reverend William E. Swing at Grace Cathedral, October 27, 2024 In ten days, we will elect a president of the United States. Among […]

Ukraine and Russia: The Causes of the Conflict, Diplomacy, and Possibilities for Peace

On October 24, a webinar co-sponsored by the Group of 78, the G20 Interfaith Forum, and the International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation (IAMC) addressed the topic: “Ukraine and Russia: The […]

Japanese Survivors of the Atomic Bomb Win Nobel Peace Prize: A Wake-up Call to the Reality of the Bomb

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization representing survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, known as Hibakusha. […]

A Golden Rule For The 21st Century: Treat the Lives and Well Being of Future Generations as We Wish to Be Treated

On 22 September 2024, world leaders adopted a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. This Pact, to which the Global […]

Asteroids and Nuclear Weapons: Dinosaurs and Humans

Sermon delivered by the Rt. Reverend William E. Swing at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Burlingame, CA. Sunday, September 15, 2024. I’d like to preach about dinosaurs today. The last of […]

Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons — Accelerate Peace

This speech by Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute, was live-streamed on June 26, 2019 as part of the Accelerate Peace – Interfaith Action in Global Peacebuilding conference, […]

Discover Inner Peace & Help Bring Peace to the World

If you’ve ever wanted true peace in your life, then the below podcast of Jonathan Granoff speaking with Michael Sandler on his podcast Inspire Nation, will start your journey. Michael […]

UN Exhibition: “MULTIPLICITY: Threats, Partnerships, and Stories of Success”

On June 19, 2024, Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute addressed the opening of an exhibition at the United Nations themed around human security. The exhibition was organized […]

New Book Explores the Intersection of God and Nuclear Weapons

Bishop William E. Swing, founder of the United Religions Initiative, has released a thought-provoking new book titled “God and Nuclear Weapons: Meditations at the End of the Atomic Age.” This timely […]

United Nations International Day of Conscience, 2024: World Leaders Summit of Love and Peace

United Nations International Day of Conscience, 2024 World Leaders Summit of Love and Peace The International Day of Conscience is celebrated every year on April 5, to commemorate the value of […]