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Dan Plesch

Dan Plesch is a writer and campaigner. His latest book is The Beauty Queen’s Guide to World Peace (Politicos 2004).

Recent articles


Disarmament: the forgotten issue

The world should seek inspiration from past successes and aim to for global disarmament by 2020. it can be done, says Dan Plesch.

Corporate rights and responsibilities: restoring legal accountability

The doctrine of limited liability is central to the rise of unfettered, irresponsible corporate power. It must be challenged in the interests of individual freedom, equality before the law and shared prosperity, argue Stephanie Blankenburg & Dan Plesch.

Britain's choice: nuclear weapons or foreign policy

The British government's plans to source a new generation of nuclear missiles in the United States undermine the possibility of a progressive foreign policy, says Dan Plesch.

The United Nations in Bush's firing-line

Behind the United Nations oil-for-food scandal is a Bush administration attempt to undermine the organisation and dismantle international law, argues Dan Plesch.

The hidden history of the United Nations

Dan Plesch rediscovers a forgotten story of the 1940s: how the United Nations was forged, beat the Nazis and established a lasting peace.