Nuclear-Free Future Initiative
A Special Learning Opportunity, June-August, Free and Open to All.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. According to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, the world is closer to the threat of nuclear bombing happening again than ever before. The Bulletin's Doomsday Clock puts us at 80 seconds to midnight – the closest it's ever been. At the same time, communities that have suffered from bombings and testing continue to deal with their effects. This year, Nihon Hidankyo, the organization of nuclear bombing survivors, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their unrelenting campaign to ensure they are the last to ever experience the horror of nuclear war.
Do you want to learn more about nuclear weapons but don't know where to start? Does the issue of nuclear weapons feel too overwhelming to even think about? Do you wonder what ordinary people can do to prevent nuclear war, or nuclear accidents?
Many of you know that my greatest honor is to serve as Peace Correspondent for the City of Nagasaki. I'm an international legal scholar specializing in nuclear weapons.
This summer, in partnership with the City of Nagasaki, Everyday Ambassador is launching a special Nuclear-Free Future initiative. I'll be coming to you all summer from Nagasaki! We're exploring:
The history: the bombings, the testing of nuclear weapons, and their continuing effects
The law: the international treaties, the watchdog organizations, what they have achieved and what remains to be done
The personal stories: of survivors, activists, artists, diplomats, government officials and college students who are making a difference
What you can do from where you are
Fun from Nagasaki and Japan!—and tips for planning your own next trip
The Full Schedule is here!
What Free Subscribers Receive:
Podcast interviews with politicians, diplomats, local activists, and artists
The Global Dispatch, featuring exclusive subscriber-only analysis of key issues—history, law, politics, art, activism
Complete access to my organized archives of writing on peace, feminism, diplomacy and nuclear weapons
Featured "Everyday Ambassador of the Month" highlighting a subscriber making a difference
BONUS: My downloadable curated reading list and discussion guide on nuclear disarmament and peace-building—the same material I provide to my international law students
Introducing: The Ambassador's Notebook
Starting this summer, Free Subscribers will also receive a new Friday feature—short, intimate reflections not published anywhere else, including:
Personal thoughts on current global events
Practical diplomatic tradecraft you can use in everyday life
Behind-the-scenes reflections from on-location in Japan
The small moments and observations that shape international relations
And just for fun, my travel hacks: how to pack efficiently, dress for a negotiation straight off a transpacific flight, and navigate airline disruptions like a seasoned diplomat
Want more? Join Everyday Ambassador Salons!
Monthly discussions of the readings and issues with other thought leaders
Exclusive access to distinguished guests you won't meet anywhere else, including Nagasaki bombing survivors and leaders of the international campaign to abolish nuclear weapons
Detailed recap notes from our most impactful discussions
The opportunity to submit questions and topics for future Salons
A space for in-depth exploration of complex global issues with a community of engaged thinkers
And for the adventurous last minute travelers among you, I’ll be hosting a live meet-up featuring leading academics and activists from around the world and our Salon members on June 28 in Nagasaki! Come experience it all for yourself (additional cost of travel and small conference fee applies).
Whether you're a diplomat, activist, student, or simply someone who cares about our global nuclear future, your subscription connects you to insights and conversations you won't find elsewhere.
Join us as we explore this summer not just how the world is, but how it could be—and the role each of us can play in that transformation.
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