The Global Security Institute (GSI) is a largely private (though partly bipartisan[clarification needed]), non-governmental international organization with a mission to eliminate nuclear weapons through international cooperation and security. It aims to influence national laws, seeking to accomplish its mission by focusing on nuclear arms control, non-proliferation, and disarmament.
History
editThe institute was founded by US Senator Alan Cranston in October 1999. He believed that nuclear weapons are "impractical, unacceptably risky, and unworthy of civilization."[1][2]
Leadership
editThe current leadership of the institute is as follows:
- Kim Cranston – Chair of the Board, elected in 2000 after the passing of his father
- Jonathan Granoff – President
Programs
editThe institute currently consists of four well-defined programs:
- Bipartisan Security Group [1] – constituencies include members of the United States Congress and their staff
- Disarmament and Peace Education [2] – constituencies include citizens and leaders in the global community
- Middle Powers Initiative [3] – constituencies include heads of government and diplomats, primarily in Brazil, Egypt, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sweden
- Parliamentary Network for Nuclear Disarmament [4] – constituencies include legislators around the world
References
edit- ^ Mission & Overview
- ^ Jonathan Schell (January 4, 2001). "Alan Cranston". The Nation.