The Monroe Doctrine Shaped North America
We’re often taught that the Monroe Doctrine wasn’t acted on until decades after its articulation, or that it wasn’t acted on as a license for imperialism until it was altered or reinterpreted by later generations. This is overstated. #WorldBEYONDWar
Webinar: Waging Peace with David Hartsough
Video of David Hartsough speaking about his incredible memoir “Waging Peace: Global Adventures of a Lifelong Activist.” #WorldBEYONDWar
Militarized Adaptation
NATO’s new framework of militarized adaptation recalls a version of what philosopher Pierre Charbonnier calls “war ecology.” #WorldBEYONDWar
Video and Text: The Monroe Doctrine and World Balance
The task before the United States is to end its Monroe Doctrine, and to end it not only in Latin America but globally, and to not only end it but to join the world as a law-abiding member. #WorldBEYONDWar
Peace Activists Edward Horgan and Dan Dowling Acquitted on Charge of Criminal Damage
The trial of two peace activists, Edward Horgan and Dan Dowling, ended today at the Circuit Criminal Court in Parkgate Street, Dublin after a trial that lasted ten days. #WorldBEYONDWar
What Can the United States Bring to the Peace Table for Ukraine?
Here are some steps the U.S. could consider putting on the table to start de-escalating these ever-rising tensions and improve the chances for a lasting ceasefire and peace agreement in Ukraine. #WorldBEYONDWar
Ireland Is Putting Peace Activists on Trial
Ed Horgan and Dan Dowling’s have had a long wait for a trial for entering Shannon airport and painting graffiti – DANGER DANGER DO NOT FLY on an U.S. military plane. #WorldBEYONDWar
China’s Highly Effective Global Dominance Is Intensifying the Death Economy
John Perkins says that China is using the same basic Economic-Hit-Men tactics as those employed by the United States. #WorldBEYONDWar
Don’t Be Used by War Profiteers! Do We Really Need Armed Drones?
Canada does not need killer drones! #WorldBEYONDWar
Winston Churchill Was a Monster
Winston Churchill was a proud, unrepentant, lifelong supporter of racism, colonialism, genocide, militarism, chemical weapons, nuclear weapons, and general cruelty. David Swanson looks at Tariq Ali’s book. #WorldBEYONDWar
Audio: Max Blumenthal Interviews Joseph Essertier on Militarism in Japan
Militarism is on the rise in Japan. Joseph Essertier tells Max Blumenthal what it looks like there for peace and war. #WorldBEYONDWar
Talk World Radio: Rage Against the War Machine on February 19th
A rally and march against war are being planned for February 19 in Washington DC called Rage Against the War Machine. David Swanson speaks with Nick Brana and Angela McArdle. #WorldBEYONDWar
WBW News & Action: Build Peace, Not Bombs
World BEYOND War’s e-newsletter on all things war, peace, and nonviolent activism, from January 23, 2023. #WorldBEYONDWar
The Monroe Doctrine Is Thriving and Must Be Undone
There is also no greater armer or supporter of oppressive governments around the world today than the U.S. government and U.S. weapons dealers. A huge factor in producing this state of affairs has been the Monroe Doctrine. #WorldBEYONDWar
Groups Call on Biden to Sign Nuclear Ban Treaty
A letter delivered today to President Biden and signed by over 100 national, state and local organizations calls on the President to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW or “Nuclear Ban Treaty”). #WorldBEYONDWar
Ukrainian in New York City Seeks Asylum As War Resister, Conscientious Objector
A Ukrainian in New York City is requesting asylum as a nonviolent person opposed to organized mass murder, a war resister, a conscientious objector. His name is Ruslan Kotsaba. #WorldBEYONDWar
VIDEO: Planning the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal
In this video, Kathy Kelly and Bill Quigley discuss plans for the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal. #WorldBEYONDWar
A Graphic History of Ukraine and the Current Conflict
This presentation by Yurii Sheliazhenko covers militant cultural identities and histories in Ukraine and Russia, cultures of peace, causes of escalation, and paths toward deescalation. #WorldBEYONDWar
VIDEO: Tamara Lorincz of Canadian Voice of Women for Peace and Stuart Ross of World BEYOND War on Making Peace
A discussion in Canada of warmaking and peacemaking with Tamara Lorincz and Stuart Ross interviewed by Bob Jonkman. #WorldBEYONDWar
Give Peace a Chance: Is There a World Beyond War?
Peace culture! Peace singing! Peace activism! Nan Levinson on replacing war with peace and getting to a #WorldBEYONDWar
The Monroe Doctrine Is 200 and Should Not Reach 201
After 200 years, it’s time we understand and eliminate the Monroe Doctrine. David Swanson touches on themes from his new book. #WorldBEYONDWar
Ukrainian Pacifist Movement: An Interview With Its Leader Yurii Sheliazhenko
There is a peace movement in Ukraine working for alternatives to war and an end to this war. Marcy Winograd interviews Yurii Sheliazhenko. #WorldBEYONDWar
Guantanamo Must Be Dismantled and Not Forgotten
Thirty men have died since they were cleared and released from Guantanamo prison. What did they die of? Where were they? #WorldBEYONDWar
Minister Guilbeault, There Is No Canadian “Climate Leadership” Without Canceling the F-35 Fighter Jet Deal
Carley Dove-McFalls tells Canadian Minister of the Environment Steven Guilbeault what F-35 fighter jets do to the Environment. #WorldBEYONDWar
An Appeal for Peace from Czechia
A former chairperson of the UN General Assembly and an ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Czechia launch an appeal for peace in Ukraine. #WorldBEYONDWar Václav Hořejší, Jan Kavan, Matěj Stropnický.
Talk World Radio: Vijay Prashad on the Cold War in the Arctic
This week on Talk World Radio we’re talking about the new (or is it the same?) Cold War. Our guest Vijay Prashad is the author of dozens of books and an article called “The Winds of the New Cold War Are Howling in the Arctic Circle.” #WorldBEYONDWar
Letter Asks President Biden to Sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Dear President Biden, We, the undersigned, call on you to immediately sign, on behalf of the United States, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), also known as the “Nuclear Ban Treaty.” #WorldBEYONDWar
Beyond Vietnam and Into Today
Martin Luther King Jr.’s most important speech came exactly one year before his assassination. This MLK Day, give it a listen and some thought. #WorldBEYONDWar
Video: Teach-In: NATO Expansion — No! Peace in Ukraine — Yes!
Video of teach-in on Ukraine war in New York City on January 14th with leaders of peace and antiwar thinking. #WorldBEYONDWar ANSWER Coalition, The People’s Forum, Veterans For Peace, CodePink, United National Anti-War Coalition, et al.
Video: The Monroe Doctrine at 200 and What to Replace it With
The Monroe Doctrine at 200 and what to replace it with. Video discussion of new book with David Swanson touches on Latin America, peace, war, coups, and empire. #WorldBEYONDWar
