It’s time for Canada to make good on its UN peacekeeping promises with new military and civilian contributions to the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali.
Canadian peacekeepers can make a real difference in Mali
Walter Dorn
15 months on, Canada still has not pledged actual troops for an actual UN peace operation
Despite the urgent need NOW, Canada has offered equipment and some ground troops for an unspecified UN mission at an unspecified future date.
New publication on Canada and UN peacekeeping
World Federalist Movement &nadsh; Canada launches its 2017 edition of The United Nations and Canada: What Canada has done and should be doing for UN peace operations.
Canada must “step up” on peacekeeping training
For the first time ever, Canada has a generation of soldiers with no experience in peacekeeping, according to a new report on Canadian peacekeeping training by Walter Dorn and Joshua Libben. Released by the Rideau Institute and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives on 2 February, the report highlights the need for Canada to step up its game and develop new training programmes for the Canadian Armed Forces if it is to re-engage effectively in UN peace operations.
‘Killer Robots’ and the Future of War
Amanda Connolly, writing for iPolitics, discusses the potentially disturbing implications of so-called “killer robots” for modern warfare (“‘Killer robots’ could spark violence against Canadians, change …
8th Annual Ottawa Peace Festival to kick-off Sunday September 21st
In cooperation with Ottawa civil society groups, Canadian Peace Initiative is holding its 8th Annual Ottawa Peace Festival from September 21st to October 2nd. The 12-day peace festival with 29 events celebrates the United Nations International Days of Peace and Nonviolence. The events include peace exhibits, film screenings, musical performances, public talks, peace awards, and symposia.