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Tag Archives: UN peacekeeping
Averting climate catastrophe and giving hope to Haiti
Today’s post examines the pre-eminence of climate action as one more urgent reason to pursue a just peace in Ukraine. We also look closely at proposals for an international security assistance force tailored to Haiti’s real security needs and linked to genuine political dialogue.
Updated: Lessons still unlearned from Global War on Terror
Today we look at the causes, costs and consequences of the twenty year U.S.-led global war on terror and the need for Canada to chart a new course based on actual adherence to the democratic values and international legal norms we seek to champion.
UN 911 first-responder system is overdue
If Canada is to win a UN Security Council seat over UN stalwarts, Norway and Ireland, then we need to think big. Now is the time for Canada to throw its weight squarely behind a UN Emergency Peace Service (UNEPS).
Ottawa panel assesses Justin Trudeau foreign policy
What concept typifies foreign policy under the Justin Trudeau Liberals? Read the details of Canada’s retreat from nuclear disarmament stalwart to nuclear weapons apologist. And is Canada really back?
It’s time to end militarism and “forever” wars
We are in pre-election planning mode. Join us in our urgent effort to energize and mobilize progressives in all the federal parties to develop strong, innovative peacebuilding platforms.