2026 War Abolisher Awards Announced, Event Scheduled
The awardees will accept their awards in an online event on July 24. The event is free and open to the media and the public. #WorldBEYONDWar
Eight Contradictions Behind NATO’s Summit of “Love”
Trump’s claim that there was “tremendous love in that room” may have made for a memorable soundbite, but it bore little resemblance to the summit itself. Ankara exposed an alliance divided over military spending, Ukraine, Iran, democracy, sovereignty, and even its own purpose. #WorldBEYONDWar
Foreign Bases: Understanding the Backbone of Military Empires
The webinar illuminated the role and prevalence of military bases on foreign lands, an obvious instrument of militarism. The presentation also included information about an inspiring new initiative, World BEYOND War’s “No Bases Campaign.” #WorldBEYONDWar
Largest Protest of U.S. Veterans Since War on Vietnam Held July 4 in Philadelphia
Undeterred by 101-degree heat that forced the cancellation of the official Philadelphia parade, the coalition — About Face, 50501 Vets, Veterans For Peace, Common Defense, Military Families Speak Out, Fayetteville Resistance Coalition, and Center on Conscience and War marched. #WorldBEYONDWar
Video: Building an Ocean of Peace in the Pacific
Topics covered include: Resisting RIMPAC 26 – No to NATO in the Pacific, and Towards a Sustainable Nuclear-Free Pacific. #WorldBEYONDWar
Talk World Radio: Gabriel Aguirre Reporting from Venezuela
This week on Talk World Radio we’re talking about Venezuela after the earthquakes. Our guest Gabriel Aguirre is Latin America Organizer for World BEYOND War, is from Venezuela, and is currently based in Caracas. #WorldBEYONDWar
WBW News & Action: Stop the Killing
Read our email newsletter from July 6, 2026. #WorldBEYONDWar
Venezuela: Amidst the Rubble, Sanctions, and the Kindness of Hearts
We stand alongside smiles and kind hearts, those who continue to build a humanity without war. Our mission remains ever-present, and our movement is more active than ever in this era of new forms of nonviolent resistance. #WorldBEYONDWar
In Greenland: PFAS Results Raise More Questions Than Answers
Pituffik Space Base is likely to be heavily contaminated with PFAS, but the U.S. Department of War refuses to divulge pertinent data. #WorldBEYONDWar
World BEYOND War joins MAW Strategy Weekend in Shropshire, England
The task ahead is not only to oppose the wars being waged today, although that remains essential. It is to transform the systems preparing the wars of tomorrow — and to build the conditions for a global peace system. #WorldBEYONDWar
Ukraine: Torture, Detention, and Denial of Alternative Service
We are deeply concerned by a recent report of Ukrainian media about torturing to death a conscientious objector Dmytro Koval and other individuals, at least 26 in total, at Skelya assault regiment. #WorldBEYONDWar
NATO Heads to Ankara to Sell a New Arms Race
On July 7–8, NATO leaders will gather in Ankara, Türkiye. The summit will focus on increasing military spending, expanding arms production, and continuing military support for Ukraine. #WorldBEYONDWar
Webinar Planned on Foreign Bases: Understanding the Backbone of Military Empires
The Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, & Violence (Peace Psychology) is organizing a very timely webinar to shed light on military bases on foreign lands, an obvious instrument of militarism. #WorldBEYONDWar
Why Many In Hawaii Won’t Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.
Even though it’s the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States, many in Hawai’i, the 50th territory to “join”/acquire U.S. statehood, will not be celebrating. #WorldBEYONDWar
The Danger Posed by RIMPAC 2026
As a dress rehearsal for the coming war on China, RIMPAC is a big deal. #WorldBEYONDWar
VIDEO: Resistance to War
World BEYOND War’s David Swanson, Kathy Kelly, Sellah N. King’oro, and John Reuwer, spoke on June 19 at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst at the conference on Resistance Studies. #WorldBEYONDWar
Venezuela Earthquakes, Deadly Sanctions, And Media Deception
The lack of heavy machinery in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes which struck at the weekend has condemned thousands of people to a slow, suffocating death. #WorldBEYONDWar
Deeming Nationalism Infantile Isn’t “Hating America”
Wow, U.S. social media is suffering a pandemic of nationalism just in time for a celebration of a declaration of the crimes and abuses of King George, a laundry list of horrors that pale beside the accomplishments of any recent U.S. president. #WorldBEYONDWar
The Pentagon’s Budget Redirected Would Exceed Our Wildest Dreams
Legacy “news” outlets have declared a national disaster emergency. It seems that we the people of the United States may be in imminent danger of having about 10% of the U.S. Congress give a damn about us. #WorldBEYONDWar
Submission by Australians for War Powers Reform to the National AUKUS Public Inquiry
This inquiry into AUKUS is four years overdue. It should have been held as soon as the agreement was announced, if not by the Coalition government, then by the ALP. #WorldBEYONDWar
A Close Pine Gap Convergence Is Coming
Australians for War Powers Reform (AWPR) is pleased to endorse the Close Pine Gap convergence taking place in July 2026 to mark 60 years of the base’s operation. #WorldBEYONDWar
World BEYOND War Joined the No Nukes Asia Forum 2026
The No Nukes Asia Forum (NNAF) 2026 was held in the Philippines from June 17-21, 2026 — the 33rd year of convening anti-nuke activists from Asia and some Pacific countries. #WorldBEYONDWar
Video: How to Start a World BEYOND War Chapter
Are you looking for a way to get involved in local anti-war organizing? Do you want to learn how everyday people can take action to resist militarism and promote real peace? #WorldBEYONDWar
U.S. Navy’s “Killer” Submarine Participating in RIMPAC 2026
For 37 days from June 24 through July 31, the RIMPAC war “games” will be held in the waters off the state of Hawaii. #WorldBEYONDWar
Talk World Radio: Is Opposing Genocide a Crime in the UK?
This week on Talk World Radio we’re talking about whether opposing genocide in the UK is now a serious criminal offense and perhaps terrorism. #WorldBEYONDWar
Council on Swiss Neutrality
We the peoples of Switzerland are a free and independent people, determined to work with the international community in advancing the cause of peace and human dignity, working for the realization of the letter and spirit of the United Nations Charter. #WorldBEYONDWar
Rethinking Security and Challenging Militarism in Togo / Repenser la sécurité et remettre en question le militarisme au Togo
As part of the activities of the World BEYOND War Togo chapter, a peace awareness session was held on June 28, 2026, in Lomé, bringing together around twenty young participants. #WorldBEYONDWar
Malawi Chapter Promotes Peace in the Community Through Culture
The strong participation of the people invited reflected the growing interest in community-based peace initiatives across Malawi. Our chapter has created a welcoming space where dialogue and cultural expression complement one another. #WorldBEYONDWar
La Coordinatrice de World BEYOND War Burkina Faso Honorée pour Son Journalisme au Service de la Paix
En l’espace de quelques semaines, elle a reçu deux distinctions prestigieuses qui récompensent son engagement en faveur d’un journalisme centré sur les droits humains, la paix et la cohésion sociale. #WorldBEYONDWar
Intelligence Artificielle au Service de la Guerre Risques pour le Sahel et l’Afrique
Ce webinaire, organisé par le Chapitre Mali de World BEYOND War, a réuni des acteurs de la paix pour réfléchir aux risques que représentent les armes autonomes pour le Sahel et l’Afrique, et promouvoir une mobilisation en faveur de leur interdiction. #WorldBEYONDWar