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Let us stand together in peace and hope for 2025!
Acting together our leaders have the power to strengthen the international rule of law, despite America’s actions. This is the only path to international peace and security.
Angela Merkel on Minsk, NATO and averting war; and more
Our guest blog looks at former German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s key insights into the Minsk peace process and why she believed diplomacy was the best road forward. We also look at the role of civil society in the fall of Assad and update Canada’s obligations in Palestine.
It’s time for Canada to recognize the state of Palestine
The Senate Bill on Arab Canadian Heritage offers an opportunity not just for reflection but forthright action by the Government of Canada to recognize the state of Palestine.
A post-Gaza-war way forward: Part Two
Today we consider why the US view of Israel’s “right to security” must be reconciled with the landmark ICJ ruling that Israel must end its illegal occupation of Palestine territory as rapidly as possible.
A post-Gaza-war way forward, Part One and more
We examine how a UN Transitional Authority – UNTAET – played a critical role in the creation of the independent state of Timor Leste and we call for further clarity on welcome new restrictions by Canada on arms to Israel.