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United States strikes Iran again with widescale attacks; civilians and young conscripts killed in the south
Once again, war has taken a toll on ordinary lives. The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran in recent days, hitting and destroying numerous civilian infrastructures and infrastructures tied to the daily life of the population. A large number of civilians, as well as a large number of military personnel, lost…
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Hiroshima International Declaration
2026 World Conference against A and H Bombs Declaration of International Meeting The world now stands at a critical crossroads: between war and nuclear catastrophe on the one hand, and peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons on the other. The use of force in violation of the Charter of the United Nations is absolutely…
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Two Speeches from the World Conference Against A- and H-Bombs 2026
Two speeches by IPB Co-President and CPDCS Director Joseph Gerson, given on August 3rd and 4th, 2026, at the World Conference Against A and H Bombs in Hiroshima, Japan. Conference Speech By Joseph GersonHIroshima, August 4, 2026 Minosan Konichiwa. Friends, it was a pleasure to work with Gensuikyo in organizing our successful international conference in…
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IPB Condemns Benin’s Cancellation of the World Social Forum and Repression of International Delegates
The International Peace Bureau (IPB) expresses its deepest concern and regret with the sudden, unexpected, and undemocratic decision of the government of Benin to cancel the World Social Forum and to deny entry to international delegations and caravans. The last-minute decision to block the event, which expected tens of thousands of participants from across Africa…
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A Message of Solidarity, Remembrance, and Hope for a World Free of Weapons of Mass Destruction
On this solemn 81st anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, I extend my deepest sympathies, solidarity, and heartfelt condolences to the survivors, the families of the victims, and the people of Japan. As the former Mayor of Halabja—a city that bears the deep and unhealed scars of chemical warfare—I share a profound…
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World Insights: U.S. economic anxiety could reshape Congress in midterm elections
Americans are anxious over the economy, and that could cause the Senate, House, or both to flip in November’s midterm elections. The cost of living is Americans’ No. 1 complaint, as prices of food and shelter have outpaced wages and show no sign of reverting to pre-COVID levels. At the same time, the quintessential American…
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Anatomy of Power IV: When Power Ceases to Serve and Begins to Govern Itself
“All power is born to fulfill a function. The problem begins when it forgets that function and decides to perpetuate itself above those it was meant to serve.” For centuries, humanity believed that power was simply the ability to prevail. First came physical strength; then armies; later wealth, industry, technology, and finally information. Each era…
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Bangladesh on the Backfoot Amid Energy Crisis: Revives 20-Year-Old Myanmar Gas Pipeline Proposal
By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Severe power and gas shortages have paralyzed industrial manufacturing and daily life across Bangladesh. Confronted with one of the most critical energy crises in recent history, the government in Dhaka is bringing a long-dormant, ambitious diplomatic and infrastructural blueprint back to the negotiating table: importing natural gas directly…
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Drowning in Promises: As ‘Super El Niño’ Looms, Bangladesh Rejects $300B Climate Fund as Inadequate
G M Forhadul Mozumder (Dhaka Bureau) As humanity reels from record-breaking global temperatures, wildfire surges, and ocean heating, a massive new threat is looming over the Pacific. The United Nations Meteorological Organization has warned that a powerful El Niño event will intensify rapidly this August, threatening unprecedented climate disruptions worldwide. In response to this impending…
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Civil Society Concerned Over Rising Misogyny Amid Fundamentalist Surge in Bangladesh
Rights activists in Bangladesh strongly demand the immediate withdrawal of the government’s long-standing reservations regarding Article 2 (policy obligations to eliminate discrimination against women) and Article 16.1(c) (equal rights in marriage and family relations) of the CEDAW Convention. Photo courtesy: Bangladesh Mahila Parishad. Demand Full Protection in CEDAW Shadow Report By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau)…