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Can China help end the Ukraine war? Nuclear fusion and the tools of war and more

January 29, 2023

Amid yet more military escalation in Ukraine, we consider a potential mediation role for China, as well as its place in post-war reconstruction efforts. We look at the key role of the nuclear fusion “breakthrough” in modernizing nuclear weapons – not mitigating climate change – and more.

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Missile madness, Israel’s extremist turn and more

November 20, 2022

Today we consider why ending the war in Ukraine is becoming more urgent and more difficult to achieve. We examine steps Canada must now take following Israel’s far-right election result and we highlight some good news on international efforts to curtail the harm to civilians from explosive weapons.

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Latest on Iran nuclear deal, turmoil in Belarus, nuclear testing and O’Toole plans to gut gun control

August 31, 2020

UPDATE ON AMERICAN EFFORTS TO KILL IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL Since its signing on 14 July 2015, we have featured many blogs on the importance of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the manifold efforts of then National Security Advisor John Bolton and the Trump administration to kill this landmark nuclear deal with Iran. […]

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Trump White House ditches yet another disarmament deal, ponders new nuke tests and announces U.S. withdrawal from WHO

June 1, 2020

The Trump global wrecking ball is in over-drive. Canada must redouble its diplomatic efforts to increase global cooperation with the overwhelming majority of nations who also reject American unilateralism.

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