Archive » Tag: UK
Canada, China and Submarines
June 4, 2023
Security hawks have it dead wrong. Conventional, not nuclear-powered, submarines are the right choice for Canada, for nuclear non-proliferation and for global stability.
Read More
Aussie/UK/US pact threatens global efforts to stem spread of nukes
September 20, 2021
Our blog examines a flawed deal to transfer highly sensitive naval nuclear propulsion technology to Australia, setting a precedent that could lead to significant amounts of fissile material needed for nuclear weapons being removed from international monitoring.
Read More
More on USA-Iran Confrontation & Time to reassess Canada’s military role in Iraq
January 20, 2020
As the American campaign of “maximum pressure” against Iran and that country’s response of “maximum resistance” wreak havoc in the region and beyond, a chorus of international voices have called for de-escalation and renewed peaceful engagement. On 15 January, Canadian Pugwash Group, whose Vice-Chair is RI President Peggy Mason, added its voice. Their Statement on […]
Read More
World leaders at upcoming UN General Assembly must heed call for renewed nuclear diplomacy
September 15, 2019
The gathering of world leaders at the UN General Assembly later in September offers an unprecedented opportunity for Prime Minister Trudeau to demonstrate how Canada will contribute to a new global diplomatic effort to reduce nuclear dangers.
Read More