resist militarism
On the Brink: Understanding the Ukraine Crises & Paths Toward a Just Peace
Zoom Meeting NYRichard Sakwa is Professor of Russian and European politics at the University of Kent and associate fellow of the Russia and Eurasia program at Chatham House. He is renowned for his nuanced and incisive analysis of Russian politics and society. He served as the head of the University’s Politics and International Relations department and has published widely about […]
Peace with Russia – WNY
Bidwell Park (at Elmwood Ave) Elmwood & Bidwell, Buffalo, United StatesJoin the WNY Peace Center and Women In Black for a vigil (signs welcome!) to demand an end to the drumbeat of war with Russia over Ukraine! As part of a national CODEPINK Day of Action events around the country to resist the normalization of war and demand that not a single bullet or […]
Missile defense: a forgotten program that is fomenting a global nuclear arms race
Zoom Meeting NYMissile defense has a strong linkage with the weapons in outer space. Missile defense has largely fallen off the agenda of the peace movement as a fait accompli. However, drawing from his experience as a Congressional staffer and as a Senior analyst for the Government Accountability Office, Subrata Ghoshroy will argue that it is not so. Both […]
Talking Peace taping: Afghan Crisis Intensifies
Facebook LivestreamHour 2 of this week's Talking Peace taping features Mohammad, an Afghan refugee recently arrived in WNY; Sameria Mbili, Student Organizer, Peace Action Canisius College; Sarah Kirschner, WNYPC Intern from Fordham MSW program; and Vicki Ross, WNYPC Community Coordinator. Discussion: Afghanistan's economic shutdown (money supply frozen by US in NYC) famine worsening; children starving, for […]
International Relations & Militarism Today
Zoom Meeting NYBy any measure the pain and suffering caused by 21st century imperialism is staggering. Millions of people, mostly in the Middle East and South Asia, have died or been displaced by the war on terrorism initiated in 2001. These figures include the untold thousands who have died directly from war and violence in Libya, Syria, Yemen, […]
How U.S. Sanctions Starve Afghans
Zoom Meeting NYJoin Grannies for Peace and special guests Kathy Kelly and Phyllis Bennis for a Valentine's Day Webinar on how we can move from a place of love to end this continuing war. Hosted by World Beyond War: a global movement to end all wars. Register here.
Resisting Attacks on Palestinian Human Rights Activists: A Capitol Calling Party
Zoom Meeting NYJoin CODEPINK Congress & Massachusetts Peace Action for the seconed event in our SPECIAL SERIES ON FOREIGN POLICY! Meet Palestinian human rights activists who refuse to be silenced, despite an intense crackdown on advocates for Palestinian human rights. In the U.S., the Israel lobby has vilified educators, targeting Palestinian human rights advocates with enemy lists and demanding they be fired. Abroad, […]
Working for Peace in the Middle East
Zoom Meeting NYJoin CND and guest speakers to discuss the current situation in the Middle East and how we can best campaign for peace in the region. Will the Middle East ever be nuclear-free? And what is the UK’s role in the region? 1pm – 2:10pm: Voices from the Middle East: can the region be nuclear-free? […]
This Current Moment: US Nuclear Weapon Policy & Back from the Brink
Zoom Meeting NYPlease join NH Peace Action for a discussion about the danger this current moment presents with regard to nuclear weapons, and the ways in which Back from the Brink serves as a vehicle for effective grassroots organizing to eliminate the threat that they pose, with Michael Klare and Denise Duffield. This event is part of […]
Nuclear convoys: did you know that nuclear warheads could be driving through your town?
Zoom Meeting NYJoin CND, NFLA and Nukewatch for this online webinar to discuss nuclear convoys. Convoys carrying nuclear bombs often travel along Britain’s roads, putting at risk the communities which they travel through. No radiation warning symbols are carried and neither the public nor local authorities are warned of these nuclear convoys. This webinar will discuss these convoys, […]
Vigil for Peace: No War in Ukraine / No NATO Expansion
Bidwell Park (at Elmwood Ave) Elmwood & Bidwell, Buffalo, United StatesPeople of WNY will gather to vigil in solidarity with all who want Peace in the Ukraine. The WNY Peace Center is organizing along with CodePink and other allies, to emphasize the importance of Negotiations, not Escalation. The Minsk accords are vital and provide a guideline for re-establishing peace in the region. International law and […]
Webinar: How will the Ukraine crisis reshape global politics?
Zoom Meeting NYNo matter how Russia's bloody invasion of Ukraine ends, the repercussions are enormous and will be felt for many years–perhaps decades–to come. What will be the consequences of a more united and militarized NATO? How will the reshuffling of energy markets affect global politics? Has this destroyed the prospects for nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament? Will […]
