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Is there a way to fix the Freeland doctrine so it works for Canada?

November 6, 2022

Today we examine how a very bad idea by Deputy Minister Freeland can be reoriented away from exacerbating global tensions and weakening the UN toward creative diplomatic collaborations with the opposite effect.

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No easy answers for Afghanistan

August 30, 2021

In the best interests of the Afghan people, Canada must be part of vital diplomatic efforts to forge an international consensus on possible conditions for the recognition of, and assistance to, the Taliban.

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UN Human Security Agenda offers the world a way forward

April 5, 2021

In this Easter Monday blog, we feature some good news on conflict resolution, renewed hope on the Iran nuclear deal, and a closer look at a wonderful little book on how to advance an international peace and security agenda based on cooperation and meeting basic human needs.

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Sanctions relief, rethinking global priorities and Mel Watkins In Memoriam

April 6, 2020

Brilliant left wing economist Mel Watkins, a former RI Board member, warned us of the corrosive effect that multinational corporate power would have on our democracies.

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