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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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UN “names and shames” Canada and DND considers collaboration with Israel on armed drones
September 14, 2020
Today’s blog examines the UN’s explicit call for Canada, Iran and others to cease fueling the deadly Yemeni conflict through arms transfers. Then we examine shocking DND plans to potentially partner with Israel in the production of armed drones even as that country is using these weapons for manifestly illegal purposes.
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