• Can Colombia Achieve Both Peace and Justice?

    Can Colombia Achieve Both Peace and Justice?

    The narrowly defeated referendum on the proposed peace deal between the Colombian government and FARC rebels provides one of the clearest examples in recent history of a question that all peace processes must deal with: Can you achieve both peace and justice, and in what measure for each? The implications of this question are far-reachingREAD MORE
  • The Peres Legacy: Making Peace to Defend his Vision of Israel

    The Peres Legacy: Making Peace to Defend his Vision of Israel

    In all of the millions of words being written and spoken about Shimon Peres, many focus on his legacy as a peacemaker.  This is entirely proper; Peres was one of the main architects and drivers of the Israeli–Palestinian peace process, and also of Israel’s efforts to make peace with many of its Arab neighbours, over

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  • Letter to George Clooney

    Letter to George Clooney

    Dear George, I’m writing to say that I think you are a great actor! And, of course, handsome beyond belief!! I loved you in Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? I laughed my socks off watching you in Burn After Reading. I even felt sad for your hardened, self-possessed character in Up in the Air. I’m

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  • Diplomacy Should be at Heart of Defence Policy

    Diplomacy Should be at Heart of Defence Policy

    By Stéfanie Von Hlatky and Thomas Juneau On August 2, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan tweeted his thanks to Canadians who participated in the defence policy review consultations during the last four months. Over 20,200 submissions were received through the online portal and 4,700 people participated in the virtual discussion forum. It is worth asking how

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