Archive | September, 2009

International Movement to Ban Cluster Bombs

Since the late 1990’s various human rights groups have fought to ban cluster bombs. In 2003 the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) was founded to end the harm caused by cluster munitions. Cluster munitions stand out as the weapon that posses the greatest danger to civilians in conflict since the use of landmines, which were banned […]

Obama and Harper Talk Afghanistan

On September 16, U.S. President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper met to discuss several items, including the on-going conflict in Afghanistan.  During the limited press event following the meeting, two questions were asked of the leaders, both raising critical issues regarding the status of the military mission and Canada’s role post-2011.  (more…)

In the interest of truth: evidence of war crimes in Gaza conflict

A conflict that has spanned the decades is now answering to the International Criminal Court. A U.N. investigation, led by former South African judge Richard Goldstone, concluded that “both sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza committed war crimes and possible crimes against humanity. Israel refused to cooperate in the investigation and claims that the […]

Dinosaur Jack Granatstein gets it wrong again

What does military historian Jack Granatstein add to the public debate in Canada? Does it ever amount to much more than grumpy rants infused with personal attacks and innuendo? Since January 2008, the National Post has carried six op-eds from Mr. Granatstein. Not to be outdone, The Globe and Mail has carried 14 over the […]