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Whistleblower protection, Palestinian rights, East/West flashpoints and more
Ending (some) war crimes impunity, breaking Iran-US stalemate, Int’l Women’s Day and more
Today’s blog examines the international reaction to the ICC investigation of war crimes in Palestine; considers ways to end the dangerous diplomatic impasse in efforts to reinstate the Iran nuclear deal, digs into new Biden administration guidance on arms control and strategic stability and outlines some of the many ways to celebrate International Women’s Day 2021.
A closer look at “fraught” Canada-China relations
Today’s blog features a range of top Canadian experts speaking extremely thoughtfully about the difficulties in putting Canada-China relations on a better footing, and why it really matters that we do so.
Parliament and national security overreach, new U.S. Iran Envoy, suspension of U.S. arms to Saudi Arabia and more
Today we examine a profoundly troubling NDP-led unanimous motion in Parliament to extend, instead of abolish, the infamous Terrorist Entities List. On a happier note we look at progress toward reinstating the Iran nuclear deal, a suspension of U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia and much more!
February 2021 Arctic Security Webinar Series
Videos now available for RI co-hosed February 2021 Arctic Security Webinar Series. This webinar series was intended for a broad audience, including members of Canadian peace groups, other non-governmental organizations with a policy focus, students, parliamentarians, civil servants, the Canadian Armed Forces, and the interested public.
Registration Open for RI co-hosted Grand Finale G78 UN Peacekeeping webinar
Event date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021, from 3:00 – 4:30 pm EST
We are delighted to announce our grand finale webinar in the Group of 78 six-session series of Webinars on: The Future of UN Peacekeeping in the Transition to a More Peaceful World: Why UN peace operations are critical and need to be expanded.
Focusing on conclusions and recommendations, it is co-sponsored by the Rideau Institute and the World Federalist Movement-Canada.