 |
|
Take Action
Call on the Obama Administration to Sign the Rome Statute
The Interational Criminal Court (ICC) began its first trial against accused war criminal Thomas Lubanga Dyilo of the DRC in January. The Court is also expected to release a formal arrest warrant for Sudanese President al-Bashir, accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity, marking the first time an acting head of state has ever been indicted by the Court.
The 108 nations that have ratified the Rome Statute are obligated to hand Bashir over if he flees to their countries. He cannot run and he cannot hide. This simple statement symbolizes a total paradigm shift in the world - heads of state can no longer commit atrocious crimes and get away with it while brandishing the shield of national sovereignty; world leaders will have to face the scales of justice from now on. They will be held accountable for their actions, and not by violent military invasions, but through the systematic policies of an international institution of law. The ICC provides an important way to ensure international justice and punishment for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
Unfortunately, the U.S. does not participate in the ICC. Although President Clinton signed the Rome Statute, President Bush "unsigned" it 2002.
The U.S. should be a full partner in the quest for international justice and human rights. Click here to email President Obama. Just write "Please sign the Rome Statute." |
 |
 |
|
Student Scholarship and Essay Contest 2009 Winners
Daisy Alliance is pleased to announce the completion of the 2009 Student Scholarship/Essay Contest. This year's theme was "Minimal Nuclear Deterrence - a Stop on the Path to Zero."
Congratualations to 1st place winner, Tungamirai Mandebvu, and 2nd place winner, Melissa Bollig, for their contributions.
Click here for more information on the contest and previous winners. |
|
|
|
|
Exclusive Podcast Interviews with
People Who Make a Difference in Arms Control
 In February, at the International Commission on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament meeting in Washington, D.C., Bruce Roth, founder of Daisy Alliance, interviewed Gareth Evans, President of the International Crisis Group, and Jan Lodal, immediate past President of the Atlantic Council of the United States and author of "The Logic of Zero." (Above: Gareth Evans on the left, Jan Lodal on the right)
The interview covers issues such as the international nuclear disarmament agenda, the Obama administration's committment to a nuclear weapons free world, the urgency of nuclear disarmament, and the feasibility of zero nuclear weapons.
(Next month - an exclusive interview with Commodore C. Uday Bhaskar, one of the leading defense analysts in the world, discussing the U.S.-India nuclear deal, Mumbai terror attacks, Pakistan, A. Q. Khan, and Kashmir) |
|
 |
|
"NATO in Afghanistan"
CFR's Greg Bruno assesses NATO's role in Afghanistan, the commitment of NATO allies to providing troops in Afghanistan, and the potential problems of an ineffective NATO in stabilizing the country.
"The Most Dangerous Place in the World"
In this Foreign Policy article, journalist Jeffrey Gettleman discusses the lawlessness and rampant violence that is engulfing Somalia. He also assesses the impact of the instability in Somalia on neighboring countries in the Horn of Africa and evaluates the regional implications.
Opinion
"Pakistan - America's Next Big Hurdle"
This opinion piece calls attention to the growing instability in Pakistan and the need for the U.S. and the international community to recognize the global implications. A growing Taliban insurgency, coupled with a weak central government and economic crisis, provide a breeding ground for terrorism, extremism, and a lack of nuclear security.
|
|
 |
