Today we examine the terrible impact of Israel’s illegal doctrine of disproportionate force, assess renewed ceasefire negotiations and ponder the implications of possible ICC arrest warrants against senior Israeli political and military figures.
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Against the backdrop of terrible climate calamities, we examine a big win for the UN and multilateralism in protecting our oceans. We also look at how Canada can help save the agency responsible for Palestinian refugees. Finally our new Ukraine Update examines old and new paths to war termination.
We examine deplorable inaction by Canada that is costing lives in Afghanistan, update on Ukraine and a potential fracturing of European unity over soaring energy prices and end with high praise for Canada’s new position on cyberspace in international law.
This week’s post urges our Government and Parliamentarians to practice what they preach when seeking to hold Russia to legal account. We also examine the role of a revitalized peace process in reducing nuclear risks and ending this terrible conflict.
Today we ask – can the UN Chief help bring peace to Ukraine? We urge greater clarity in our defence budget, discuss tensions in the Arctic and on the Korean peninsula and end with another message from the UN Secretary-General.