As war rages in Ukraine, amid near-global condemnation of Russian aggression, this week’s blog post asks key questions about the way forward including a possible mediation role for the UN.
Russia invades Ukraine: what next?
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Canada failing on Ukraine diplomacy, but there’s progress in Ottawa to end the occupation
As the crisis in Ukraine heightens, we examine new diplomatic openings to avert catastrophe. And we take a deep dive into the implications of invoking the Emergencies Act to end the Ottawa occupation.
Did CSIS miss a possible subversion threat to Canada? New Ukraine update
Today we examine the apparent CSIS failure to anticipate a possible far right plan to subvert Canadian democracy; and we highlight diplomatic progress over Ukraine despite the high octane rhetoric and military posturing.
Ukraine, North Korea and Afghanistan: Canada can do better
In today’s blog post we look at continuing diplomacy in Ukraine, the reasons behind North Korea’s flurry of missile test launches and the urgency of donor action to stave off utter catastrophe in Afghanistan.
Ukraine, Canada and Yemen carnage, Aussie AUKUS update and more
Glimmers of hope for diplomacy in Ukraine, Canada continuing to fuel the Yemen conflict, and a powerful new Report on the policy of the United Church of Canada towards Israel-Palestine are just some of the topics we examine in today’s blog post.
Minsk peace accords, reducing nuclear risks, in memoriam Alexa McDonough
This week we look at the centrality of the Minsk peace accords for averting catastrophe in Ukraine, examine the need for a saner American nuclear strategy and gratefully remember Alexa McDonough.