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A Call For Peace In Ukraine
Dear Friends, Supporters, and Advocates for Peace,
Today the Washington Post reported that Ukraine’s Military fired 18 “U.S. provided ATACMS long-range missiles early Tuesday to strike Russian military aircraft and ammunition depots in occupied Ukraine.” While we feel for the people … Read More
War In Gaza
The Peace Economy Project is deeply saddened by the loss of life in Israel due to the recent Hamas attack. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victims and their families during this difficult and painful time. We firmly … Read More
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The Nuclear Tensions of This Cold War
Director Chris Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” continues to do big business at the box office this summer.
In addition, the film has spurred debate about nuclear weapons and our future.
Much has been written about the theoretical physicist who developed the first atomic … Read More
Getting Up to Speed on Hypersonic Weapons
By JASON SIBERT
More is better is the answer to dangerous hypersonic weapons, according to the Washington establishment.
The Pentagon’s efforts to develop and deploy new hypersonic weapons to rival those of China and Russia may receive a funding boost from Congress. … Read More
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Cluster Bombs In Ukraine
by Abbe Sudvarg–Board Chair PEP
In remarks to the U.N. Security Council a week after Russia’s February 2022 invasion, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, accused Moscow of using “exceptionally lethal weaponry,” including cluster … Read More
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Oppenheimer and Future Arms Control
by Jason Sibert
American audiences flocked to see “Oppenheimer” last month in theaters around the country.
The movie features an all-star cast and a huge budget. Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jnr., Matthew Modine, Emily Blunt, Tom Conti, and Gary Oldman … Read More
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Amani Fellow 2023
The Peace Economy Project (PEP), in collaboration with the Organization for Black Struggle (OBS) and the Youth Council for Positive Development (YCPD) is seeking a Youth Organizer to fill a guaranteed funded one-year position as a community organizer. The Amani … Read More
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The Components of Peace
April marked the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the diplomatic breakthrough that brought peace to Northern Ireland.
The deal required a diplomatic team from more than one country. United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair, Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, … Read More
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Can the US Give Up Primacy?
By JASON SIBERT
It’s been 20 years since the United States invaded Iraq. Naturally, it’s a part of our history that many Americans would like to forget. Have we learned from our mistakes?
Writer Stephen Wertheim provides some valuable answers in … Read More
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House Resolution 77–Embracing the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 77
Embracing the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 31, 2023
Mr. McGovern (for himself, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Lee of California, Ms. Norton, and Ms. Jayapal) submitted the … Read More
