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.
Tag Archives: Gar Pardy
Major global challenges call for a Canadian foreign policy up to the task – help us get there
In response to our first fundraiser since the onset of the March 2019 lockdown, can you help us continue our strong, independent and fearless advocacy for a Canadian foreign policy “purpose fit” for the huge global challenges on climate, nature and nuclear weapons, we now face? (And note our blog is posted mid-afternoon on Friday […]
A closer look at “fraught” Canada-China relations
Today’s blog features a range of top Canadian experts speaking extremely thoughtfully about the difficulties in putting Canada-China relations on a better footing, and why it really matters that we do so.
New Report on Canadians Abroad
New Report details discrimination and unfairness in the assistance Canada offers its citizens in difficulty in foreign countries.
The failing Western strategy in Syria
Gar Pardy, calls for a complete re-evaluation of Western strategy in Syria. Related developments include an impending meeting between President Obama and Russian President Putin this week at the UN in New York and joint efforts by the American administration and the EU to bring Iran into the talks over Syria. In the past […]
Responding to the Syrian refugee crisis: Part one
Much more action is needed than the glacial steps being taken by the Harper government if Canada is to effectively respond to the Syrian refugee crisis.