We warmly invite you to join the first Peace Action zoom conference held by the No to War No to NATO Network on September 30 from 19:00 until 21.00 CEST in preparation for the peace actions against the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington. Below you can find more information about the topics for discussion & the program.
Current challenges:
– Intensification of the Alliance’s self-promotion as a war deterrent and confrontational institution.
– Continuation of the policy of confrontation with Russia, especially through active support for Ukraine, and
– Strengthening of the bloc formation with China, among other things, through the expansion and consolidation of “Global NATO” by gaining new partners
– Unrestrained further armament & realization of the 2% goal
– Role of nuclear weapons in Europe, possibly completion of “modernization” of deployment of new U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe
– Intense discussion of NATO role (and expansion) in the Balkans.
– Establishment of a 6th domain (besides Land, Sea, Air, Space, Cyber) the Cognitive Warfare, using soft power on human thoughts
Program
Opening remarks and welcome by Kristine Karch: Chair of the International Coordinating Committee No to NATO
What are our main concerns and opposition to the NATO 75th Year anniversary? Why are we organizing protests against NATO in Washington?
Introductions by
– Ann Wright, USA
– Kate Hudson, UK
– Anu Chenoy, India
Moderation: Ludo de Brabander, Belgium
Discussion:
What do we want to organize: Actions in Washington, the US and worldwide
Introductions by:
– David Swanson
– Reiner Braun
Moderation: Medea Benjamin
Summary and conclusions by Reiner Braun and David Swanson
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcOirrDMsGdDh-xBNZ69-VKpWbIwpZg89
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