Even as NATO misleads again on Ukraine’s membership, informal diplomatic efforts begin to prepare the way for ceasefire and follow on negotiations toward peace in Ukraine. We also look at changes needed to Canada’s domestic legislation banning cluster munitions and consider a powerful argument for arms control, not missile defences, to curb nuclear and conventional […]
Tag Archives: Canadian Pugwash Group (CPG)
North Korea, Iran nuclear deal and AUKUS nuclear sub updates
How Canada can help South Korea promote security-building dialogue between the U.S. and North Korea; U.S. backsliding in the Iran nuclear talks; and the latest headaches over the AUKUS nuclear sub deal are today’s blog focus.
Even more reasons for Canada to stay out of American ballistic missile defence
Limits on ballistic missile defences (BMD) are essential for strategic stability and Canada can best support this goal by continuing to reject participation in American BMD.
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.
Foreign policy issues to ponder while CF takes a short summer break
Today’s blog examines the “action-reaction” negative feedback loop that propels nuclear arms racing and how Canada can help stop it. And more!
Cooperation over conflict in the Arctic
Check out highlights from the wonderful new EBOOK on Arctic Security co-edited by Rideau Institute President Peggy Mason