June 2026
Israeli-Palestinian Federalism: Concept and Feasibility
Israeli-Palestinian Federalism proposes a federal state of Jewish and Arab cantons. The solution draws on successful federal models from the USA, EU, and India.
War and Peace
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June 2026
I Dissent
Hon. Douglas Roche criticizes global spending imbalances and humanitarian harm from war. He condemns poverty perpetuation, environmental destruction, and nuclear weapons lies.
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March 2023
Winter is coming in Ukraine: Are there prospects for peace?
Robin Collins and Sylvie Lemieux, co-chairs of the Canadian Network to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, weigh the prospects for ending the war in Ukraine. Drawing on a panel discussion, they consider NATO's posture, the risks of escalation, and the role Canada and civil society could play in building a durable peace platform.
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December 2023
Imagine
CGS board member David C. Oughton imagines the Pope, the Dalai Lama, and other religious leaders traveling to Gaza, Israel, Ukraine, and other conflict zones, committed to staying until all parties accept binding arbitration through a neutral international court. He argues that the lack of world peace is partly a failure of imagination and that the world's religions bear a responsibility to build the foundations for a democratic world federation.
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December 2025
In Memoriam: Randy Kehler
Randy Kehler, a dedicated peace activist, passed away in July after a life committed to eradicating war and expanding justice. His efforts, including the 'Freeze Campaign' and influencing the release of the Pentagon Papers, left a lasting mark on global resistance.
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June 2022
It’s Time to End the Suffering
The world faces cascading crises, from pandemics and economic recession to the war in Ukraine. The international community must act to build a system of global governance fit to serve humanity’s needs.
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June 2022
War Crimes Are a Feature of the War System
The Ukraine conflict serves as a grim reminder that barbaric warfare is often the result of our flawed international security system, or the “war system.” War is the court of last resort in a world spread out of international anarchy, where the law of force eclipses the force of law.
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March 2023
Who Speaks for the World?
The article argues that great powers have historically used military might to launch assaults upon smaller societies, a pattern that continues today. It traces the historical push for global peace, from early federalist thinkers to the establishment and limitations of the United Nations.
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September 2021
World Federation And The Israel-Palestine Conflict
The author argues that the lack of global democracy and rule of law is the fundamental cause of the Israel-Palestine conflict. He posits that a world federation would protect all groups, allowing them to thrive as minorities rather than relying on national sovereignty.
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June 2019
The Right to Peace: A Political Approach
The 2016 UN General Assembly Declaration on the Right to Peace passed over the opposition of Western states including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, carried by Latin American, African, and Asian countries. Douglas Roche argues that a culture of peace must be elevated into a legally recognized human right if the prevailing culture of war is to be overcome.
