German foreign policy Newsletter vom 03.09.2014 – Ein Ring um Russland WASHINGTON/BERLIN (Eigener Bericht) – Auf ihrem morgen beginnenden Gipfeltreffen wird die NATO eine Vergrößerung ihrer militärischen Schlagkraft und eine verschärfte Einkreisung Russlands beschließen.
Continue reading →Women say no to NATO! Position paper originating at the women’s workshop at the Counter Summit “No new Wars – No to NATO” Newport, September 1st, 2014 As women of the No to War, No to NATO international action network we join in wholehearted condemnation of NATO as an aggressive, expansionist, nuclear armed military alliance. Its creation fostered decades of Cold War, its continued existence has perpetuated armed conflicts and wars, and its intention is clearly to assure long-term … Continue reading →
This clip includes interviews with Joseph Gerson and our friend Ludo de Brabander from Ghent who will be our host there. 1 September 2014 Last updated at 11:11 BST There have been protests over the weekend by those opposed to the Nato summit in Newport. On Saturday, hundreds gathered in Newport city centre for an anti-Nato march. And on Sunday in Cardiff, around 150 people came together at Cardiff’s county hall for what was described as a counter-summit. Stephen Fairclough … Continue reading →
NATO plant Errichtung von Stützpunkten gegen »Bedrohung« Rußland –> http://www.jungewelt.de/2014/09-01/053.php
Continue reading →Tausende demonstrieren in Newport gegen den Gipfel des Militärpaks von Christian Bunke –> http://www.jungewelt.de/2014/09-01/028.php
Continue reading →Beschluss des Parteivorstandes vom 30. August 2014 DIE LINKE unterstützt und veröffentlicht den folgenden Aufruf der Friedensbewegung und beteiligt sich an den Protesten gegen den NATO-Gipfel in Wales vor Ort und durch Aktionen hierzulande.
Continue reading →ein Artikel von Tobias Pflüger, IMI (Informationsstelle Militarisierung) http://www.imi-online.de/2014/08/07/nato-2014-ein-kriegsbuendnis-vor-seinem-gipfeltreffen/ Hier als PDF Der vollständige Artikel im AUSDRUCK-Layout als PDF: NATO 2014 – Ein Kriegsbündnis vor seinem Gipfeltreffen
Continue reading →News Updates from CLG 29 August 2014 http://www.legitgov.org/ All links are here: http://www.legitgov.org/#breaking_news Lockdown in Cardiff: City turned into high security ‘prison’ with 10 mile ‘ring of steel’ ahead of Nato conference 27 Aug 2014 Cardiff city centre has been turned into a high security ‘prison’ with 10 miles of fencing – which is being dubbed the ‘ring of steel’ – ahead of the Nato conference next week. Police have erected the nine feet high security fencing around Celtic Manor resort in Newport where … Continue reading →
Link to the Stop the War Coalition UK Link to the Campaign for Nuclear disarmament UK Link to Newport anti-NATO camp Link to Stop NATO Cymru Newport peace 29th August till 7th September 2014
Continue reading →NATO talks about women rights but it destroys life’s! A Workshop during the counter summit (programm counter summit.pdf) in Wales, Sunday, August 31st, 2014, 12:30-13:30 h, Cardiff County Hall, Atlantic Wharf Cardiff CF10 4UW We should discuss, why with NATO no gender justice can be achieved, even if it implements UN Res 1325 and talks about women rights. NATO is a military organization, which need for its survive hierarchical structures, with commandingandobedience, creates and need concept of the enemy (Feindbilder). … Continue reading →
Firma la llamada No a la OTAN A principios de septiembre los jefes de gobierno, así como los ministros de Asuntos Exteriores y de Defensa de los estados de la OTAN se reúnen en la cumbre de 2014.
Continue reading →Sign the appeal No to NATO Heads of State and Foreign and Defense Ministers of the NATO member states will meet in early September at the 2014 NATO Summit. There, they want to decide to increase the military spending of member states to at least 2% of each country’s GDP. For Germany, this would mean a military budget of more than 56.5 billion Euros. NATO forces should be stationed directly at the Russian border in Poland and the Baltic states. … Continue reading →
Unterschreiben Sie den Aufruf Nein zur NATO Anfang September treffen sich die Regierungschef_innen, sowie die Außen- und Verteidigungsminister_innen der NATO-Staaten zu dem NATO-Gipfel 2014. Sie wollen dort vereinbaren, die Rüstungsetats der NATO-Mitglieder auf mindestens 2% des Bruttosozialprodukts der Länder hochzufahren. Für Deutschland hieße das Militärausgaben von über 56,5 Milliarden Euro. NATO-Verbände sollen direkt an der russischen Grenze, in Polen und in den baltischen Ländern stationiert werden. Erneut soll die NATO ausgeweitet werden, die Ukraine, Georgien und Moldawien sollen perspektivisch NATO-Mitglieder … Continue reading →
Rechter Sektor mit Ultimatum erfolgreich / Bundeskanzlerin bestätigt Lettland NATO-Beistandspflicht Mit voller Härte wurde der ukrainische Konflikt am Montag an allen Fronten fortgesetzt. Innenpolitisch zeigten die Rechtsextremisten ihre Macht. http://www.neues-deutschland.de/artikel/942912.ukrainische-extremisten-stuerzen-vizeminister.html
Continue reading →ein Artikel von Reiner Braun Am 4/5. September findet in dem eigentlich beschaulichen walisischen Städtchen Newport der nächste NATO-Gipfel statt, mehr als zwei Jahre nach dem Gipfel in Chicago im Mai 2012. Wieder wird es die gleichen Bilder geben: weiträumige Absperrungen, Fahrverbote, no-fly zones, geschlossene Schulen und Geschäfte sowie umfassende Behinderungen von Demonstrationen und Protesten. Abgeschirmt im 5-Sterne Resort Celtic Manor Hotel werden die „alten und neuen Krieger“ nicht nur fern von den Realitäten der dort arbeitenden und lebenden Menschen, … Continue reading →
Activities around NATO Summit 2014 in Wales Link to the Stop the War Coalition UK: activities around NATO Summit 2014 in Wales Link to the Campaign for Nuclear disarmament UK: No to NATO: Protest at the Summit / Na i NATO: Protest yn yr Uwchgynhadledd Link to Newport anti-NATO camp Link to Stop NATO Cymru
Continue reading →Newport peace camp for the upcoming NATO summit 29th August till 7th September 2014 24.08.2014 A peace camp will be located in Tredegar Park, Newport, from Friday 29th August. Basic facilities will be provided and the camp is recognised by the local council and police. Bring your own tents and register with Eddie Clarke on or 07939053174. The camp is asking for a donation of £2 per night per person.
Continue reading →No new wars – No to NATO: Counter Summit Program Sunday 31st August Cardiff / Monday 1st September Newport Programme NATO summit.pdf
Continue reading →Invitation to a preparatory meeting for the NPT conference 2015 in New York, August 31st Cardiff 7 pm – 9pm. Duchess of Delhi, 6 Bute Crescent, Cardiff, CF10 5AN
Continue reading →INVITATION: AUG 30 Intl. Drone Meeting in Wales
Continue reading →No to Nato protests – latest plans – information from No to Nato protests – latest plansAs Nato member countries, including the UK, prepare for military exercises in the Ukraine next month as part of NATO’s Rapid Trident manoeuvres, the momentum for organised resistance to this year’s Nato summit in Newport has grown. The increasing sectarian violence in Iraq over the last few weeks has shown the invasion of Iraq has failed by every measure.
Continue reading →Auf der Konferenz „NATO 2014: Sie redet von Frieden und führt Krieg“ auf dem Peace Event Sarajevo 2014 richteten die TeilnehmerInnen ihre Aufmerksamkeit auf die Gefahren der kontinuierlichen Expansion der NATO, der Möglichkeit weiterer militärischer Interventionen und Aggressionen überall in der Welt. Ein Resultat der Diskussionen ist der Aufruf an die Menschen in Europa sich an der Aktionswoche zum NATO Gipfel in Newport, Wales vom 4.-5. September zu beteiligen.
Continue reading →Appeal from Sarajevo by the international network “No to War – No to NATO” Protest against NATO, join us in Wales 2014 A conference on “NATO 2014: It talks of peace but wages war” held last week at the Peace Event in Sarajevo, drew attention to the dangers presented by the continuing expansion of NATO and the possibility of further military intervention and aggression around the world. As a consequence of this discussion it was agreed that a call should … Continue reading →
Hello, Article on NATO summit: 4th and 5th September in South Wales. Main Issue: Afghanistan. All the best Tobias http://m.welt.de/article.do?id=newsticker/news2/article121944568/Naechster-NATO-Gipfel-Anfang-September-2014-in-Suedwales
Continue reading →We have learned yesterday that the 2014 NATO summit will take place in autumn 2014, near Newport in South Wales. Our assessment so far is that this is a positive development in terms of location and timing. You have all already been invited to the Stop the War international conference in London on Saturday 30th November
Continue reading →Just announced: Britain to host 2014 NATO summit The Associated Press Posted: 09/27/2013 07:49:41 AM EDT LONDON—The British government says it will host the 2014 NATO summit, the first time the meeting has been held in the country in more than 20 years. Prime Minister David Cameron announced the news Friday, saying the 2014 summit will be an important moment in the history of the alliance as the NATO mission in Afghanistan draws to a close. The date and … Continue reading →
Appeal agreed in Stuttgart 5th October 2008 (English) Appel de Stuttgart du 5 octobre 2008 (Francais) Stuttgarter Appell vom 5.10.2008 (German) Appel vedtaget i Stuttgart 5. oktober 2008 (Danish) Llamamiento acordado en Stuttgart 5 de octubre 2008 (Spanish) Declaration no war no nato in greek Appello Sottoscritto a Stoccarda Il 5 Ottobre 2008 (Italian) Internationale oproep zoals besloten in Stuttgart, 5 oktober 2008 (Netherlands) Çağrı NATO’ya Hayir – Savaşa Hayir (Turkish) Ei soota – Ei Natoa (Finish)
Continue reading →US Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan return war medals at NATO Summit Article in Excelsior by Luis Gutierrez Esparza New York Times Letter to the Editors by Kevin Martin Article by Tom Hayden in Huffington Post – Final Press Statement of Nato-Free-Future and No to War – No to NATO network – Final Statement of the Counter Summit for Peace and Economic Justice
Continue reading →— Interview by Amy Goodman with Reiner Braun on Democracy Now — Interview with Reiner Braun on Russia Today — Protests at Obama headquarters and consulates (Canada, GB, Germany) — Chicago Tribune NATO’s hard sell at the summit by Michael Lynn, May 16 2012 — Reiner Braun on WBEZ Radio, May 16 — Fotostream: Impressions of the actions around NATO and the city of Chicago
Continue reading →Paper on Pentagon’s new strategic guidance by Joseph Gerson
Continue reading →Challenges for Peace and Social Movements Newspaper_Europe_in_the_NATO_Strategy.pdf
The expert group set up for designing the strategy, placed under the direction of former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, made its recommendations in May for the new NATO strategy, entitled “NATO 2020”. “The alliance must be versatile and flexible in this time period of uncertainty in the 21st century”, said Madeleine Albright at the presentation of the report. Since then, this has been discussed in NATO and beyond – and certainly quite controversial. What is foremost noticeable: The … Continue reading →
back This section provides documents and minutes for the preparation of the actions. Flyer: You can download flyers as pdf-files here in order to print and copy them: Flyer (English) (old verision as of 5.10.08) Appeal: Aufruf Bundesrepublik Deutschland Minutes: Minutes of the preparatory meetings: Protokoll des Vorbereitungstreffens in Frankfurt am 8.10.2008 (deutsch) Protokoll des Vorbereitungstreffens in Stuttgart am 8.11.2008 (deutsch) Protokoll des Vorbereitungstreffens in Frankfurt am 1.12.2008 (deutsch) Protokoll des Vorbereitungtreffen in Frankfurt am 11.01.2009 (deutsch) Protokoll des Vorbereitungstreffens … Continue reading →
back Initial Information: Initiatives, networks and activists from the peace and anti-war movement from several European countries formed the coalition “Block-NATO”, to effectively block the NATO summit on Saturday, April 4 (in the morning from approx. 6 am -12 pm) in Strasbourg. For this, there will be different blockading points with different forms of action and expression, which relate to each other in solidarity, and only jointly can be successful. More information: http://block-nato.org/index_en.htm Further information on groups organizing actions of … Continue reading →
back As of 20.3.09 International Camp/Village: Monday, April 1 to Sunday, April 5 in Strasbourg. The opening of the camp/village will be accompanied by a cultural event on Wednesday, April 1. Address: 207 Rue de la Ganzau, F-67100 Strasbourg For the planning of the camp it is crucial to sign up for it, in order to let the organizers know how large/wide the infrastructure has to be. Registration: natogipfel2009[at]riseup.net Contact: mobile (German number): +49/160/951 806 51; eMail: camporga[at]riseup.net Fees per … Continue reading →
»» zurück Die eingesetzte Expertengruppe legte unter der Leitung der ehemaligen US-Außenministerin M. Albright im Mai ihre Empfehlungen für die neue NATO- Strategie unter dem Titel „NATO 2020“ vor. „Die Allianz muss in dieser Zeit der Unberechenbarkeit des 21. Jahrhunderts wendig und flexibel sein“, sagte Madeleine Albright bei der Vorstellung des Berichtes. Seitdem wird dieser in der NATO und darüber hinaus – durchaus kontrovers – diskutiert. Was zuerst auffällt: Das Wort Abrüstung taucht in dem Papier nicht auf, selbst das … Continue reading →
In alphabetic order: Tariq Ali is a British author, film-maker and journalist. He is a member of the editorial committee of the New Left Review and Sin Permiso, and regularly contributes to The Guardian, Counterpunch, and the London Review of Books. Ali emigrated to England because of an imminent imprisonment after his public protest against the Pakistani military dictatorship. There he studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics. At the end of the 60s he became one of the most important leaders … Continue reading →
back as of 20/3/09 International Congress “No to Nato – Not to War. 60 years are enough!” Friday, April 3rd + Sunday April 5th Strasbourg: The international congress serves the analysis of NATO politics and strategy as well as the discussion of alternatives to NATO. This shall serve the peace movement to prepare long term actions. Languages: French, English, German (simultaneous translation) only available in plenaries. Venue: Centre Sportif Lixenbuhl, 24, Rue Lixenbuhl, F 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden Please find the congress … Continue reading →
back As of 20.3.09 The international demonstration will be the highlight of the activities. It will go through Strasbourg on Saturday, April 4th. Beginning: 1 p.m. near the Europe Bridge on the French side (Route du Rhin). The location of the final rally and many more details e.g. concerning the route have still to be negotiated with the local authorities. For that purpose the “Ostermarsch Baden-Württemberg” in 2009 “51 Jahre Ostermarsch: Nein zur NATO, Nein zum Krieg!” (51 years Ostermarsch: … Continue reading →
<< Strasbourg 2009 The International Coordinating Committee: NO TO WAR – NO TO NATO! 60 years are more than enough: “No to NATO – No to war” Our actions against aggressive NATO military policy during its 60th birthday from April 1st to 5th 2009, and at the end of the worldwide week of action of the World Social Forum in Belem, have been a great success despite massive obstructions. Our goal is to dissolve and dismantle NATO. Along the lines … Continue reading →
back On April the 4th 2009 NATO celebrates its 60th anniversary. The basic need for NATO’s existence should be questioned, at least since the end of the Cold War, and dissolution of the Eastern Block’s military alliance, the Warsaw Pact. The celebrations will take place at the German-French border region in Strasbourg and Kehl. The peace movement is celebrating along/as well. The summit of the ‘war alliance’ will be accompanied by conferences, camps, demonstrations and non-violent blockades. For the international … Continue reading →
Press coverage of the No to War – No to NATO activities (please find videos in the online archieve section): – Telepolis (German) – Calgary Herald (English) – Publico (Portuguese) – DN Portugal (Portuguese) – NewsJunkiePost (English) – International View Point (English) – Global Research (English) – Sicherheitskonferenz.de (German) – Frankfurter Rundschau (German) – Press TV (English) – Voice of America (English) – Reuters (English) – Neues Deutschland (German) – Vancouver Sun (English) – junge Welt (German) – AFP (Portuguese) – Prensa Latina (Spanish) – BBC on demo in London (English) – CNN on demo in London (English) … Continue reading →
For Journalists: Please find the following information (the entries are chronologically): – Media Contacts to the organizers of the counter actions – First Press Briefing of the international Peace Movement – Second Press Briefing of the international Peace Movement – Press statement of the ICC on refusal of entry for activists / Presseerklärung des ICC zu dem Einreiseverbot für Aktivisten – Finnish War Resisters not allowed to enter Portugal – Press Release on Civil Disobedience – Press Release on closing of border by WRI and Bombspotting … Continue reading →
Conference Statement of the ICC: – ICC Statement “NATO means war: No to the new strategic concept”, Nov 19 – ICC Statement “‘L’OTAN C’est la Guerre: Non au nouveau Concept Strategique”, Nov 19 – ICC Statement “NATO bedeutet Krieg: Nein zum neuen strategischen Konzept”, Nov 19 –ICC Verklaring van de NAVO tegentop, Nov 19
Continue reading →Please find here a first evaluative article of the actions Click here for videos of the conference, the demonstration and other video material of the livestream. Click here for the ICC statement on the demonstration of Nov 20th Click on the names for interviews on the non-violent character of our actions by Reiner Braun and Andreas Speck. Please also find guidelines for non-violence.
Continue reading →NATO Summit for the new NATO strategy 19th-21st November in Lisbon, Portugal ➔deutsch ➔francais ➔español ↗português Old wine in new skins – Peace strategies are something different → leaflet At the next NATO summit meeting in Lisbon from November 19th to 21st 2010, the new NATO strategy will be adopted. The NATO concept from Washington 1999 will be newly formulated. It should be more than a further development of it. The new strategy should “lead NATO through the uneasy and … Continue reading →
on occasion of the ↗NATO strategy summit 19th-21st November 2010, in Lisbon, Portugal → Leaflet At the NATO summit in Portugal, NATO will decide on a new strategy. The new NATO strategy will include the continuation of the war in Afghanistan, interventions against other countries, expansion into the East and the North, and the continuing implementation of nuclear weapons. The threat at hand is that the use and modernization of nuclear weapons will continue to be a central part of … Continue reading →
The next NATO Summit will be hold in Chicago at May 20-22. Counter-Summit for Peace & Economic Justice Press Conference on Protests against NATO in Chicago Sun Times Ad for free speech and assembly in Chicago Call for International Days of Action May 14-20 Open letter of the icc to organizations working againts Nato Feb-2012 Letter to Mayor Rahm Emanuel, City of Chicago US Call to Action: Retire NATO, Create Jobs & Fund Peace, Chicago May 2012 Call to Action: … Continue reading →
