--- In NewPacifica@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "CraigGingold" <gingold@...> wrote: > > I was expecting something about the "peace movement". > > Craig Hi Craig: Sorry I was vague. One of the things that I've noticed for a long time is that today's peace groups aren't very effective. Street demonstrations a couple times a year is about all that most of us seem to muster, but that's not making much of an impact. But one group that has accomplished a lot and continues to grow is the International Crises Group. They call themselves "a do tank" as opposed to "a think tank." I think they are a very good model for international efforts to confront the world's conflicts and try to bring real-time research, attention and high-level advocacy to address those conflicts. In 2005, they celebrated their ten year anniversay. A lot of folks in Pacifica may not be familiar with their work and that's what I was sharing: http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=4343&l=1 Thanks, Nalini