Today’s post penetrates the fog of war in Ukraine and takes another deep dive into the deeply problematic outcomes of NATO’s Madrid Summit.
Reality seeps into Ukraine propaganda fog and more on NATO Summit folly
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NATO still “brain-dead” when it comes to nuclear weapons doctrine
Today we critique key decisions reached at the NATO Summit in Madrid, consider further casualties of the Ukraine war, highlight security dialogue as an Arctic imperative and end with some good news about Canada’s performance on COVID-19.
Illegal Dumping, NORAD upgrading, Ban Treaty lessons and a just peace for Ukraine
In today’s post we ask why Canada has yet to ratify the international ban on dumping waste in developing countries, consider key lessons from NATO allies who attended the historic Ban Treaty conference, examine what a just peace might mean for Ukraine and more.
The voices for diplomatic peacemaking will not be silenced plus Afghan update
Our topics include the role of the media in stifling discussion of diplomatic options for Ukraine, legitimate debate versus disinformation and some excellent recommendations from the Special Committee on Afghanistan.
A wiser NATO would choose peace negotiations over endless war
Today we explore in some depth the urgent need to broaden our public discussion of the Ukraine conflict beyond a singular focus on military measures to include genuine efforts toward a negotiated peace.
Ukraine brinkmanship, handgun freeze, Arbour’s report and more
Today we examine the increasingly reckless Biden policy on arms to Ukraine, consider the global and Canadian arms trade, highlight the Liberal handgun freeze and applaud Arbour’s landmark military sexual misconduct report.