Author: Global Security Institute

The Global Security Institute is dedicated to strengthening international peace and security based on co-operation, diplomacy, shared interests, the rule of law and universal values. Our efforts are guided by the skills and commitment of our team of former heads of state, distinguished diplomats and politicians, celebrities, religious leaders, Nobel Peace Laureates, disarmament and legal experts, and concerned informed citizens. Our focus is on controlling and eliminating humanity’s greatest threat – nuclear weapons.

Building a Culture of Peace Through Conscience

A virtual and in-person event was held on April 5, 2024 at the Baha’i Center in New York on International day of Conscience, where participants discussed the topic of “Building […]

Nuclear Abolition Movement Alive and Well Despite the State of the World

The Global Security Institute is a founding member of UNFOLD ZERO who recently reported on their activities below. The Swiss-based organization is a platform for United Nations (UN) focused initiatives […]

IPU and UN Focus on Peace and Security in Annual Hearing

Putting an end to conflicts: Prescriptions for a peaceful future was the theme of the 2024 Annual Parliamentary Hearing, a joint initiative between the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the President of […]

Rethinking Our Approach to Global Challenges Such as Climate Change

At the AREDAY IMPACT event, hosted by the American Renewable Energy Institute (AREI) in October 2023, Boulder, Colorado, a panel discussion titled “Observations from the United Nations” explored the actions […]

Clarence B. Jones: Lessons From my 7.5 years (Often 24/7) with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

This inspiring event in February 2022 was hosted by Marilyn Turkovich from Charter for Compassion, co-sponsored by Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons (URI), Global Security Institute (GSI) […]

The Application of the Timeless Wisdom of Gandhi and King Today

August 6, 2020 — Organized by the Department of English, Rajiv Gandhi University in Collaboration with Gandhi-King Initiative Centre, Stanford University, USA & Gandhi King Foundation, Hyderabad, India. Keynote Presentation […]

Messages of Support for the Inaugural Millennium Development Goals Awards

In 2008, messages of peace were delivered at the Point of Peace Summit in Stavanger, Norway. The messages were in support of the Inaugural Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Awards and […]

What Shape Does Hope Take in a World We Can See is Rushing to Destroy Itself?

Hope is rooted in our spirit. It is not a tangible thing we can put on the table to bargain over. Hope is a vision of the future, former senator […]

Second Annual Nuclear Prayer Day Features Reflections, Prayers and Action

On August 6, 2023, the 78th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons and the United Religions Initiative observed The 2nd Annual Nuclear Prayer Day. The event was […]

Addressing the Massive Global Impact of Corruption

While corruption makes daily headlines around the world, little is written about the commitment of the 189 countries that have signed the UN Convention Against Corruption, a legally binding treaty. […]