The Global Security Institute (GSI) is a largely private (though partly bipartisan^{[clarification needed]}), non-governmental international organization with a mission to eliminate nuclear weapons through international cooperation and security. It aims to influence national laws, seeking to accomplish its mission by focusing on nuclear arms control, non-proliferation, and disarmament.

History

The Institute was founded by US Senator Alan Cranston in October 1999. He believed that nuclear weapons are "impractical, unacceptably risky, and unworthy of civilization."^[1][2]

Leadership

The current leadership of the Institute is as follows:

• Kim Cranston – Chair of the Board, elected in 2000 after the passing of his father
• Jonathan Granoff – President

Programs

The Institute currently consists of four well-defined programs:

• Bipartisan Security Group [1] – constituencies include members of the United States Congress and their staff
• Disarmament and Peace Education [2] – constituencies include citizens and leaders in the global community
• Middle Powers Initiative [3] – constituencies include heads of government and diplomats, primarily in Brazil, Egypt, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sweden
• Parliamentary Network for Nuclear Disarmament [4] – constituencies include legislators around the world