2021/04/12 virtual event
with a recommendation by Ann Wright Joe Biden recruiting allies
by Manlio Dinucci Joe Biden had announced it in his electoral program: “While President Trump has abandoned allies and partners, and abdicated American leadership, as president I will immediately take steps to renew the alliances of the United States, and ensure that America, one more time, lead the world “( il manifesto, 10 November 2020). He kept his promise. The aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower and its battle group, made up of 5 missile launchers, “attacked Islamic State positions in … Continue reading →
The “Defender-Europe” US Army Arrives
by Manlio Dinucci Not everything in Europe is paralyzed by the anti-Covid lockdown: in fact, the mammoth annual exercise of the US Army, Defender-Europe, which until June mobilized on European territory, and beyond this, dozens of thousands of soldiers with thousands of tanks and other means, has been set in motion. The Defender-Europe 21 not only resumes the 2020 program, resized due to Covid, but amplifies it. Why does the “Europe Defender” come from the other side of the Atlantic? The 30 … Continue reading →
2021/04/27 zoom webinar
Nuke Free Europe Open Meeting, April 27, 2021
Invitation: Nuke Free Europe Open Meeting
Discussing Actions & Activities in 2021 for a Nuclear Weapons Free Europe
April 27th, 2021 06:00 PM CEST
To learn more about the networks appeal and call for actions visit: www.nukefreeeurope.eu
Trident Ploughshares response to IDR
For your interest this is the response to the UK’s Integrated Defence Review (IDR) written by Trident Ploughshares’ Dialogue and Negotiation Team. It has been sent to the Prime Minister and other parliamentarians in Scotland, England and Wales. In peace and love, Angie Zelter, Trident Ploughshares.
Continue reading →Peace research perspectives on NATO 2030
A response to the official
NATO Reflection Group
February 2021
Published
2021/03/29 zoom webinar 18.00-19.30 CET
Common Road Map to End Nuclear Sharing in Europe
Common Road Map to End Nuclear Sharing in Europe With the entry into force of the TPNW (Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons) the governments in European nuclear sharing countries, i.e. Belgium, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, are confronted with a new reality: nuclear disarmament is now on the agenda in security politics. This gives the peace movement in Europe an important chance to shape a new strategy to put pressure on European governments and NATO countries to rethink … Continue reading →
2021/08/02 – 09 online events zoom
World Conference Against Atomic & Hydrogen Bombs
Call for support and participation in the 2021 World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs
“With the Hibakusha, Let us Achieve a Nuclear Weapon-Free, Peaceful and Just World – For the Future of the Humankind and Our Planet.”
2021/03/31 zoom webinar 13.00-14.30 CET
TPNW Workshop
Just a few weeks ago, we and many other groups around the globe have celebrated the official entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Meanwhile, others tried to delegitimize it and to minimize its success.
2021/09/07-09 Essen, Germany
Let’s act against this NATO conference
The conference webpage: https://www.japcc.org/conference/
More information about the counter actions are coming soon here no-to-nato.org and in German here: https://essener-friedensforum.de/themen/japcc-kalkar/
2021/03/18 zoom webinar (8 pm ET l 5 pm PT)
Path to Peace–The Case for a Peace Agreement to End the Korean War
Webinar: “Path to Peace–The Case for a Peace Agreement to End the Korean War”
Thursday, March 18, 8 pm ET l 5 pm PT
Friday March 19, 1am CET (Brussels) | 9 am Seoul Time
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eTohlkHJSRGsZxrZ84FzzA
The Reason Why NATO Demolished Libya Ten Years Ago
by Manlio Dinucci Ten years ago, on March 19, 2011, US / NATO forces began the air-naval bombing of Libya. The war was directed by the United States, first through the Africa Command, then through NATO under US command. In seven months, the US / NATO air force carried out 30,000 missions, 10,000 were attack missions, with over 40,000 bombs and missiles. Italy – with Parliament multipartisan consent (Democratic Party, PD, in the front row) – participated in the war … Continue reading →
2021/03/21 zoom webinar (1pm – 8pm PDT)
To End All Wars – The Cold War Truth Commission
Witness For Peace Southwest, CODEPINK & Addicted To War invite you to join: THE COLD WAR TRUTH COMMISSION A Day of Education, Testimonials & Action Come spend the day with us while we put the COLD WAR on TRIAL! This Sunday, March 21st 3-10p CT (1-8p PT, 4-11p ET, 9pm-4am+1 CET ) FREE EVENT ON ZOOM Register Here:www.codepink.org/03212021 For More Information Contact Rachel: – 310-971-8280 or Frank at: – 310-838-8131 Register Here:www.codepink.org/03212021 For More Information Contact Rachel: … Continue reading →
2021/04/30 US Air Base Ramstein, Germany
24 hour bicycle relay marathon
First International Day of Action against Foreign Military Bases April 30th
organized by the campaign Stopp Air Base Ramstein, the international “No to War – no to NATO” network, the International Peace Bureau
with the support of GCOMs
From Friday 30th April 3pm until Saturday 1st Mai (Workers Day) 3pm.
IPB Calls for Solidarity with the People of Myanmar
Peace movement condemns Bloody Sunday in Myanmar. Military brutality is on the rise. (1 March 2021)
The military is targeting political parties, the trade union movement and civil society. The military is forcing people at gunpoint to return to work. They are in fundamental breach of ILO labour standards.
We make a call to action to the peace movements worldwide to take action. https://www.ipb.org/ipb-statements/ipb-calls-for-solidarity-with-the-people-of-myanmar/
2021/03/10 online zoom
Taps for America’s Empire of Bases? Reducing the U.S. Global Bootprint
Taps for America’s empire of bases? Reducing the U.S. global bootprint Mar 10, 2021 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) organized by the Quincy Institute For Responsible Statecraft The panel will include David Vine, professor of political anthropology at American University and board member of the Costs of War Project; Christine Ahn, Executive Director of Women Cross DMZ; and John Glaser, director of foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute. Quincy Institute President Andrew Bacevich will moderate. … Continue reading →
NATO sees the future in new cold war thinking
by Ludo De Brabander, March 2021 Last year a 10 member-group of “experts” published the report, ‘NATO 2030: United for a New Era’ on the request of NATO-Secretary-General Stoltenberg. He tasked them to reflect on NATO’s future and its challenges after French President Macron called the military alliance “brain dead” on the eve of the NATO summit in London (3 and 4 December 2019). The ‘experts’ put forward 138 recommendations on how NATO should adapt for the next decade. This … Continue reading →
The Dangerous US / NATO Strategy in Europe
by Manlio Dinucci The NATO Dynamic Manta anti-submarine warfare exercise took place in the Ionian Sea from February 22 to March 5. Ships, submarines, and planes from the United States, Italy, France, Germany, Greece, Spain, Belgium, and Turkey participated in it. The two main units involved in this exercise were a US Los Angeles class nuclear attack submarine and the French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle together with its battle group, and a nuclear attack submarine was also included. … Continue reading →
E. Martin Schotz, MD: The Logic of the Nuclear Age and the Illogic of US Nuclear Weapons Policy
https://usrussiaaccord.com/e-martin-schotz-md-the-logic-of-the-nuclear-age-and-the-illogic-of-us-nuclear-weapons-policy/
Continue reading →When robots decide on life and death
They are dressed in black in the desert heat at Creech air force base, one of the US command centers for armed drones. In their hands are the small coffins marked with Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia and Yemen — countries where American drones have extinguished several lives. https://www.opednews.com/articles/When-robots-decide-on-life-by-Olof-Klugman-China_Death-Civilians_Murder-By-Drone_Peace-210223-867.html
Continue reading →Peace research perspectives on NATO 2030
A response to the official NATO Reflection Group
What Planet Is NATO Living On?
https://popularresistance.org/what-planet-is-nato-living-on/
2021/03/19 Hawthorne, California, USA
5G SpaceX Satellite Protest
Satellites, rockets, and 5G on earth and in sky. What is the cost to health and the environment?
5G SpaceX Satellite Protest
March 19, 2021
5G SpaceX Satellite Protest
March 19, 2021
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
1 Rocket Road, Hawthorne, California
Parking limited—Uber or bus recommended
1 Rocket Road, Hawthorne, California
Parking limited—Uber or bus recommended
2021/03/09 online zoom
The hidden footprint of war: 800 bases worldwide
How to join: Click here to register for the Zoom link!
Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00pm-8:00pm Eastern Time (UTC-5) Continue reading →
‘A reckoning is near’:
America has a vast overseas military empire. Does it still need it?
The U.S. has enjoyed global military dominance for decades. But in the face of emerging threats, some say a new strategy is in order.
Interview with Ann Wright on US Assassin Drones by Swedish journalist
Three days after the US attack on the senior military Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian amen published this picture showing an Iranian drone. Iran’s retaliation is a matter of time, says former diplomat Ann Wright. Photo: AP / TT
The original is here: https://www.no-to-nato.org/2021/02/nar-robotar-bestammer-over-liv-och-dod/ and here: https://tidningensyre.se/2021/21-februari-2021/nar-robotar-bestammer-over-liv-och-dod/
Published February 20, 2021
When robots decide on life and death Continue reading →
Get Your Troops Out of Afghanistan
A Global Demand to 35 Governments: Get Your Troops Out of Afghanistan / A Thank You to 6 That Already Have
Target: Governments with Troops Occupying Afghanistan
Cuba demands multilateralism to achieve nuclear disarmament
Havana, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Monday noted the urgency of negotiating multilateral agreements in order to achieve nuclear disarmament and guarantee peace.
In his virtual speech at the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament, being held in Geneva, Switzerland, the head of Cuban diplomacy noted the threats to international peace and security due conflicts; predatory and non-conventional wars; acts of aggression and regime change attempts.
Why NATO Needs to Go
After three quarters of a century, it’s clear the alliance has done much more harm than good.
February 24, 2021
The February 17-18 meeting of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Defense Ministers, the first since U.S. President Joe Biden took power, revealed an antiquated, seventy-five-year-old alliance that, despite its military failures in Afghanistan and Libya, is now turning its military madness toward two more formidable, nuclear-armed enemies: Russia and China.
https://progressive.org/dispatches/why-nato-needs-to-go-benjamin-davies-210224/
2021/03/07 zoom webinar 11am PT / 2pm ET / 8pm CET
NATO and The Patriarchy with Ray Acheson
Webinar: “NATO and the Patriarchy” with Ray Acheson
Sunday, March 7
(11am PT/ 2pm ET / 8pm CET)
In celebration of International Women’s Day
Ray Acheson is the Director of Reaching Critical Will, the disarmament program of the Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF).
Escalating the new Cold War with Russia
via Ukraine: Biden’s Unprincipled Stands Involving Covert Operations, Blackmail, Corruption, Nepotism and State Terrorism ByJeremy Kuzmarov – February 20, 2021 https://covertactionmagazine.com/2021/02/20/escalating-the-new-cold-war-with-russia-via-ukraine-bidens-unprincipled-stands-involving-covert-operations-blackmail-corruption-nepotism-and-state-terrorism/
Continue reading →US-China Relations: Challenges & Prospects for Disarmament in Asia-Pacific
On 18 February 2021, in preparation for the Second IPB World Peace Congress in Barcelona this fall, IPB held a roundtable discussion on US-China Relations, featuring Dr. Joseph Gerson of the US and Prof. Wang Danning of China, with commentators from across Asia. https://youtu.be/JYig1wnOGFQ
Short minutes of our productive ICC meeting on Monday, 16.02.2021
here are short minutes of our productive ICC meeting 16.02.2021 participants: Alain Rouy, Ann Wright, Ingela Martensson, Kate, Hudson, Kristine Karch, Ludo De Brabander (at the beginning), Medea Benjamin, Reiner Braun, Tamara Lorincz (later), Yves-Jean Gallas. Agenda: paper NATO2030 evaluate the webinar about NATO2030 we had a very interesting and productive webinar with about 35 persons. It is important to take more attention to this paper, even if the topics are not new, but never announced in this confrontational way. … Continue reading →
France must get out of NATO and demand its dissolution
PRESS RELEASE
After the reintegration of France into the NATO integrated command decided by Nicolas Sarkozy in March 2009, the government has just taken a new step by proposing to NATO to host in Toulouse a new NATO Center of Excellence exclusively dedicated to space. Continue reading →
How 5G Changes Everything: Astronomy, Human & Insect Impacts, and Crowded Orbits
Watch the latest video from the Global Network which focuses on the impacts of the 5G network, it’s satellites, earth-based stations, antennas and military applications. The video is produced by Will Griffin who is a GN board member and Iraq & Afghanistan war veteran.
Continue reading →När robotar bestämmer över liv och död
Source https://tidningensyre.se/2021/21-februari-2021/nar-robotar-bestammer-over-liv-och-dod/
När robotar bestämmer över liv och död English: When robots decide on life and death is an inview with Ann Wright about the US assassin drone killer projects by the Swedish journalist Olof Klugman MEDIEHUSET GRÖNT.
Autonoma vapensystem kan göra dödandet både bekvämare och billigare. Nu kan världen stå inför en ny kapprustning och ett internationellt förbud brådskar, enligt fredsrörelsen. Men den svenska regeringens linje är ett frågetecken. https://tidningensyre.se/2021/21-februari-2021/nar-robotar-bestammer-over-liv-och-dod/
Ann attached some photos of Creech actions, and there are many at https://shutdowncreech.blogspot.com/p/photo-gallery-sampling-of-photos-from.html and many photos of Hancock drone actions are here: https://www.upstatedroneaction.org/#love
2021/02/23 zoom webinat 3pm UTC
The International Nuclear Disarmament Agenda: Civil Society Perspectives from Seven Key States
The first webinar, “The International Nuclear Disarmament Agenda: Civil Society Perspectives from Seven Key States” will be held
Tuesday, February 23 at 10 am EST – 9 am CST – 8 am MST – 7 am PST – 4 pm CET.
Speakers include:
Rae Street on NATO2030
Hello friends. The article below was printed in the UK daily paper, the Morning Star, and in the current newsletter of END – European Nucleaclear Disarmament – from the UK Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation. NATO 2030 – United for a New Era NATO recently commissioned a report on the future of NATO from ten experts appointed by the Secretary- General, Jens Stoltenberg. It opens with congratulations to themselves, as according to the authors, NATO is the ‘most successful alliance in … Continue reading →
Notes of the first No to NATO network meeting on NATO2030
NATO 2030 DISCUSSION
February 4, 2021
TAMARA’s PRESENTATION
- NATO 2030 arose from the declaration from the NATO Summit in London in December 2019 – the declaration called on NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to initiate a “proposal for a forward-looking reflection process, drawing on relevant expertise, to further strengthen NATO’s political dimension”
Statement of the No to war – no to NATO network on NATO2030
The No to war – No to NATO Network condemns the proposals for a new NATO agenda, outlined in NATO 2030: United for a New Era. The report presents a dangerous expansion plan that will increase tension and the risk of war. Continue reading →
2021/04/30 offline international
international day of actions against foreign military bases April 30th
First International Day of Action against Foreign Military Bases April 30th organized by the campaign Stopp Air Base Ramstein, the international “No to War – no to NATO” network, the International Peace Bureau with the support of GCOMs Resistance is the urgent challenge! We are calling for an INTERNATIONAL DAY of resistance to the approximately 1,000 military bases around the world, on which people can come together in strength and solidarity. Our solidarity is especially directed toward actions against the … Continue reading →
2021/02/28 online zoom
2021 Bikini Day Gensuikyo National Conference
2021 Bikini Day Gensuikyo National Conference (Online)
Workshop: “For a Nuclear-Free and Peaceful Asia”
14:00 – 16:00 JST (UTC+9) , Sunday, February 28, 2021 |
Here is the link to join the workshop.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85980642635
Meeting ID: 859 8064 2635
English-Japanese translation is available for this meeting. Looking forward to meeting and discussing with you online! Continue reading →
2021/04/10 – 05/17 international on- & offline
Save the dates for GDAMS 2021: April 10 to May 9
Join us on the 10th anniversary of the Global Days of Action on Military Spending!
2021/04/06 zoom webinar POSTPONED !!!
No to NATO third network meeting about NATO2030 Emerging and Disruptive Technology
POSTPONED due to the preparation of counter actions against the next NATO summit on June 14th, 2021 in Brussels.
More information are coming soon.