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An arms export control agency worthy of Canada
October 13, 2020
Our blog considers an exciting new idea to take the politics out of Canada’s arms exports controls through an independent, impartial agency. And we celebrate the granting of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize to the UN World Food Programme.
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The corrupting influence of the arms industry
October 5, 2020
We examine the corrupting influence of an out-of-control “military-industrial complex” in America and troubling signs of the same mechanism at work in Canada, undercutting our diplomatic efforts abroad.
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On 75th anniversary, UN’s chief diplomat issues urgent call to action
September 28, 2020
Today’s blog looks at the UN Secretary-General’s clarion call for global solidarity at the UN 75th Anniversary High Level meeting of the General Assembly. We also mark the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.
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G78 hosts upcoming webinar series on Future of UN Peace Ops
September 21, 2020
Today’s blog will focus on an exciting series of 6 interlinked webinars on the Future of UN Peace Operations, beginning with a keynote presentation on 24 September and continuing with four individual panels during the period ending 7 October. There will then be a one-week pause to consider and reflect, followed by a fifth panel […]
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