An enduring peace settlement for Ukraine requires urgent diplomatic engagement by Canada and Europe.
To end the Ukraine war, we need diplomacy, not blackmail

An enduring peace settlement for Ukraine requires urgent diplomatic engagement by Canada and Europe.
We briefly update the grim military picture in Ukraine and then focus on the unimaginable suffering in Gaza, and our demand for Canada to commit to an immediate ceasefire, full humanitarian access to Gaza and the urgent release of hostages.
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.
We consider two more voices arguing for a negotiated end to the Ukraine war, assess Israel’s deadly spyware exports, consider more economic challenges and welcome some inspired Canadian leadership to reduce space threats.
An introduction to Canada’s new Indo-Pacific policy, some chillingly frank discussions by American officials on how the US is benefitting from the Ukraine war, and a look at Qatari efforts to promote women’s football at the World Cup are some of today’s blog highlights.
Colombia peace agreement is powerful evidence of the central role negotiated settlements play in resolving violent conflict.