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Sunday, October 26th, 2024
This week’s Security Sunday is about the political strains that have emerged between Canada and the US regarding their defence relations, as well as the latter’s future in light of the elections in the coming year.
“While the direct relationship between the U.S. and Canadian militaries remains close, political strains have emerged lately between Ottawa and Washington over a perceived lack of political commitment on the Canadian side to sustain and improve defense capability in the face of seismic shifts in the geostrategic landscape. The United States and Canada will both face elections in the coming year, creating challenges and opportunities in setting expectations in defense spending.” – Vincent Rigby, CSIS
Sunday, October 13th, 2024
This week’s Security Sunday discusses the ‘New Global Peace Plan’, which, given the current instability of global affairs, has become a prominent agenda item for re-evaluation.
“The New Agenda stresses that conflicts do not emerge out of thin air: root causes include poverty; unequal societies that leave many disenfranchised and frustrated; development gaps between regions and countries; and the climate crisis. Tackling these issues is at the heart of preventive diplomacy, which involves talking to parties involved in disputes before conflicts arise.” – UN NEWS
Sunday, October 6th, 2024
This week’s Security Sunday article examines and discusses the risk of an all-out war between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran.
“Although most strikes by both sides have been within a relatively narrow area along the Israel-Lebanon border, the nature of the limited war between Hezbollah, Iran, and Israel is rapidly changing […] Despite the growing risk, an all-out war is not inevitable. Israeli attacks might successfully coerce Hezbollah to accept a ceasefire and move forces away from the border, or they might significantly weaken Hezbollah’s capabilities to strike Israel. But if negotiations fail to establish a buffer zone along the Israel-Lebanon border, there is a heightened possibility of all-out war” – Center for Strategic & International Studies
Sunday, September 29th, 2024
This week’s Security Sunday discusses the call made by African leaders at the UN General Assembly for a more inclusive and representative Security Council.
“The leaders emphasized the urgent need for the 15-member Security Council to reflect contemporary realities, arguing that its current structure is antiquated and ill-suited to address the complex challenges of the modern world. They pointed out that the failure to incorporate a broader spectrum of voices within the Council compromises the UN’s legitimacy and effectiveness, particularly in responding to Africa’s pressing peace and security challenges.” – UN NEWS
Sunday, September 22nd, 2024
This week’s Security Sunday examines the diplomatic relationship between the UN and Afghanistan, reviewing the UN’s stance on forbidding women from the special commission meetings this June.
“On 30 June, the UN Secretary-General is hosting the Doha III by inviting all—including member states Special Envoys, international organisations, and the Taliban government—except women and civil society representatives from Afghanistan. Like Doha I and Doha II, the Taliban specifically requested that no women attend, and the UN has accepted this prerequisite.” Australian Institute of International Affairs
Sunday, September 8th, 2024
This Week’s Security Sunday Addresses Sudan Peace Talks : Switzerland is hosting crucial negotiations to address the ongoing conflict in Sudan. With intense discussions underway, the international community hopes for a breakthrough that could pave the way for lasting peace and stability in the region.
“UN officials warned this week that Sudan is at a ‘catastrophic breaking point’ and that there will be tens of thousands of preventable deaths from hunger, disease, floods and violence in the coming months without a larger global response.” CBC News
Sunday, August 11th, 2024
With the Paris 2024 Olympics coming to a close, we bring you a summer edition of our Security Sundays. This article covers the array of security concerns Paris dealt with before the opening of the olympics.
“U.S. and European officials say Russia is conducting a “brazen” sabotage campaign across Europe that seeks to damage railways, military bases and other sites used to supply arms to Kyiv in Order to undermine Western support for Ukraine.” NBC News
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