Peacetalks: James Paul of the Global Policy Forum on Lebanon, Gaza, Israel

George Cadman of Free Radio Santa Cruz interviews James Paul of the Global Policy Forum about the situation in Lebanon, Gaza, and Israel, as well as UN Security Council Resolution 1701. James Paul has been Executive Director of Global Policy Forum since its foundation in late 1993. He is a prominent figure in the NGO advocacy community at the United Nations and a well-known speaker and writer on the UN and global policy issues. He also worked for many years with MERIP (Middle East Research and Information Project) Global Policy Forum’s mission is to monitor policy making at the United Nations, promote accountability of global decisions, educate and mobilize for global citizen participation, and advocate on vital issues of international peace and justice. GPF responds to a globalizing world, where officials, diplomats and corporate leaders take important policy decisions affecting all humanity, with little democratic oversight and accountability. GPF addresses this democratic deficit by monitoring the policy process, informing the public, analyzing the issues, and urging citizen action. GPF focuses on the United Nations – the most inclusive international institution, offering the best hope for a humane and sustainable future.

relevant websites: http://www.globalpolicy.org and http://www.merip.org

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