We examine a new Ukraine peace plan direct from the American mainstream, consider impressive steps by Australia to hold its military accountable and outline what Canada can do to help Israel change direction before it is too late.
Tag Archives: Afghanistan
Some federal budget good news, more CSIS problems and more Ukraine quagmire
No big defence spending increases, funding for implementing measures to allow humanitarian organizations to operate in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan and more oversight of CSIS are all good news stories from the 2023 federal budget. And the Ukraine update offers yet more arguments for a diplomatic push now.
Afghanistan, Ukraine updates and Canada in cyberspace
We examine deplorable inaction by Canada that is costing lives in Afghanistan, update on Ukraine and a potential fracturing of European unity over soaring energy prices and end with high praise for Canada’s new position on cyberspace in international law.
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 peace deal is possible: we all have a role to play
This week we look at strengthening the Ukraine peace deal, ending loose talk on nuclear war fighting, confronting America’s double standard on territorial integrity, addressing urgent needs in Afghanistan and more.
Can Canada emulate New Zealand with some independent security thinking?
Today we look at some very sensible independent thinking by New Zealand, consider some surprising information about China and economic reforms, update the Afghanistan situation and lament slow progress in ditching outmoded military mindsets.