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Global Security Institute
New York City, NY · EIN 943347331 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE Q410 · International Affairs · Micro (<$100K) · gsinstitute.org
revenue
$77K
expenses
$75K
net assets
$39K
employees
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mission · from form 990

The Global Security Institute is dedicated to strengthening international cooperation and security based on the rule of law with a particular focus on nuclear arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament. GSI was founded by Senator Alan Cranston whose insight that nuclear weapons are impractical, unacceptably risky, and unworthy of civilization continues to inspire GSI's efforts to contribute to a safer world. GSI has developed an exceptional team that includes former heads of state and government, distinguished diplomats, effective politicians, committed celebrities, religious leaders, Nobel Peace Laureates, disarmament and legal experts, and concerned citizens.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Global Security Institute is dedicated to strengthening international cooperation and security based on the rule of law, with a primary focus on nuclear arms control, non-proliferation, and disarmament. Founded by Senator Alan Cranston, the organization advances its mission through high-level advocacy, policy engagement, and participation in global forums. It leverages the expertise of former heads of state, diplomats, legal scholars, and Nobel laureates to promote a world free of nuclear weapons.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Human Security and International Law
Advances the legal and ethical framework for human security by analyzing nuclear weapons policy through international law, presenting at bar associations, and publishing legal perspectives on deterrence and disarmament.
Interfaith Dialogue for Peace
Promotes peace and nuclear disarmament through interfaith initiatives, including annual CSW Interfaith Services and collaborations with religious leaders to advance ethical responsibility in global security.
Nuclear Weapons Ban Advocacy
Engages in policy advocacy and submissions to UN conferences aimed at negotiating legally binding instruments to prohibit nuclear weapons, including participation in the NPT Review Conferences and related diplomatic processes.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Nuclear Disarmament Advocacy & Research 3 activities
    • Advocacy for nuclear arms control, non-proliferation, and disarmament
      Conducts advocacy to strengthen international peace and security through nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control, grounded in diplomacy, the rule of law, and multilateral cooperation. Engages in high-level forums including the United Nations, U.S. Congress, and international conferences to promote a world free of nuclear weapons.
    • Capacity building for global nuclear disarmament networks
      Builds institutional capacity by incubating and supporting global legislative and diplomatic networks focused on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, including Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament, the Middle Powers Initiative, and the Bipartisan Security Group. Facilitates network development and programmatic growth.
    • Research on nuclear weapons and international legal frameworks
      Produces research and analysis on nuclear disarmament, including policy briefing papers, final reports from expert consultations (e.g., Geneva and Atlanta Consultations), and analysis of international legal pathways toward a nuclear weapons ban. Hosts dialogues and publishes findings to inform global policy debates.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants$77K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$75K
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balance sheet
Total assets$39K
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Net assets$39K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -21.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • Ambassador Thomas Graham Jr — Director
  • Audrey Kitagawa — Director
relationships · 49

Who they work with

  • Abolition 2000 Partner — Collaborates through shared participation in international disarmament networks.
  • American Bar Association Partner — Co-hosts dialogues and participates in conferences with the American Bar Association on global security and legal issues.
  • American Bar Association Partner — Collaborated on discussions related to nuclear weapons and international law.
  • American Bar Association Partner — Engaged in dialogues on nuclear security and disarmament through events hosted by the American Bar Association.
  • Bipartisan Security Group Partner — Program supported by Global Security Institute to deliver reliable, nonpartisan analysis on global security issues to U.S. Congress.
  • Carter Center Partner — Co-sponsored the Atlanta Consultation III on fulfilling the NPT.
  • Charles J. Moxley, Jr. Partner — Collaborated on an event discussing his book on nuclear weapons and international law.
  • Club of Madrid Partner — Kim Campbell serves on the advisory board of GSI and is Secretary General of the Club of Madrid.
  • Do Something Network — Board member Kim Polese serves on the board of Do Something, a national youth leadership organization.
  • EastWest Institute Partner — Co-sponsored a conference on nuclear disarmament accountability.
  • Faithful Security Partner — Collaborates with Faithful Security, a multi-faith coalition for nuclear security, where a GSI board member serves as policy director.
  • Georgetown University Partner — Co-hosted a conference on nuclear disarmament titled "The Pope and the Bomb: Beyond Deterrence."
  • Green Cross International Partner — Shares affiliation with Mikhail Gorbachev, who served as President of both Green Cross International and the Gorbachev Foundation.
  • Inter-Parliamentary Union Partner — Hosted a parliamentary hearing at the United Nations on peace and disarmament in collaboration with GSI.
  • Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Partner — Engaged in presentations and dialogues on human security and conflict prevention.
  • International Anti-Corruption Academy Partner — Collaborated through United Nations representation with Permanent Observer Status.
  • International Law Section of the American Bar Association Partner — Engages through advisory and committee participation on national security and international law.
  • International Panel on Fissile Materials (IPFM) Partner — Works with Frank Von Hippel, Co-Chair of IPFM, on fissile material policy.
  • International Peace Bureau Partner — Shares leadership and coordination in global peace and disarmament initiatives.
  • International Physicians for the Prevention of War Partner — Collaborated with Dr. Ira Helfand of International Physicians for the Prevention of War on priorities for nuclear disarmament.
  • James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Partner — Co-sponsored a conference on nuclear disarmament accountability.
  • Jonathan Granoff Partner — Featured Jonathan Granoff in multiple advocacy sessions at the United Nations and global summits on nuclear disarmament.
  • Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy Partner — Collaborates on legal and policy initiatives related to nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament.
  • Middle Powers Initiative Partner — Collaborative program engaging middle power governments to influence nuclear disarmament efforts.
  • Middle Powers Initiative Partner — Engages in joint advocacy efforts for nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament.
  • Middle Powers Initiative Partner — Initiative supported by Global Security Institute to build diplomatic bridges between nuclear-weapon and non-nuclear-weapon states.
  • Mikhail Gorbachev Partner — Collaborated with Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev on peace initiatives, including hosting his UN address and co-presenting the Alan Cranston Peace Award.
  • Nobel Peace Laureate Summit Coalition — Participated in the Nobel Peace Laureate Summit, presenting on human security and nuclear disarmament.
  • Parliament of the World's Religions Partner — Engaged in advocacy for nuclear disarmament through participation in the Parliament of the World's Religions.
  • Parliament of the World's Religions Partner — Participated in dialogues connecting spirituality, religion, and global peace efforts.
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Advancing Disarmament Through International Law and Legal Frameworks
    methodology: legal_framework_analysis
    By analyzing and applying international law to nuclear weapons policy and deterrence, we produce legal accountability and normative pressure for disarmament, because legal legitimacy shapes state behavior and reinforces global norms against nuclear threats.
  • Diplomatic Engagement and Bridge-Building Among States
    methodology: multilateral_diplomacy
    By facilitating dialogue and building diplomatic bridges between nuclear-armed and non-nuclear-weapon states—especially through multilateral cooperation and middle-power intermediaries—we produce incremental disarmament progress, because sustained diplomacy reduces mistrust and creates pathways for treaty compliance and risk reduction.
  • Human Security as an Alternative to Nuclear Deterrence
    methodology: human_security
    By advancing human security—prioritizing people’s safety over military postures—we produce more sustainable peace, because security policies rooted in human dignity and needs reduce reliance on existential threats like nuclear weapons.
  • Legislator and Institutional Advocacy for Policy Change
    methodology: legislator_engagement
    By engaging national legislators and providing nonpartisan policy analysis, we produce informed decision-making and institutional momentum for disarmament, because empowered policymakers act as critical levers for normative and legal change.
  • Normative and Moral Rejection of Nuclear Weapons
    methodology: moral_rejection_of_nuclear_weapons
    By framing nuclear disarmament as a moral imperative grounded in ethical, religious, and civilizational values, we produce political will and public consensus for abolition, because societies are more likely to reject weapons perceived as illegitimate and unworthy of humanity.