Today we consider why ending the war in Ukraine is becoming more urgent and more difficult to achieve. We examine steps Canada must now take following Israel’s far-right election result and we highlight some good news on international efforts to curtail the harm to civilians from explosive weapons.
Canada said no to rogue American behaviour in Iraq in 2003. We should do the same regarding Iran in 2020.
The mandate talks for NATO’s new strategic review give Canada a huge opportunity to work with other like-minded NATO members to ensure that there is a strong nuclear disarmament component.
The upcoming NATO Summit is expected to establish an expert group to study the future of the Alliance, providing a golden opportunity for Canada to ensure nuclear arms control and reduced reliance on nuclear weapons are part of the group’s remit.