Is the Afghan detainee case unfinished business?
A defence minister who served in Afghanistan. A new International Criminal Court investigation. Ongoing calls for an inquiry. Will Canada's handover of detainees come back to haunt this government?
Peggy Mason / @masonpeggy
Former Canadian ambassador for disarmament to the UN and President of the Rideau Institute on International Affairs
Peggy Mason, a former Canadian ambassador for disarmament to the UN, is the president of the Rideau Institute on International Affairs, an independent advocacy and research think tank in Ottawa.
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Seven foreign policy wishes for the Trump administration
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November 16, 2016
With the election of Donald Trump for U.S. president, we asked Canadian diplomats to name their one hope for his approach to foreign policy.
Canada’s Syria Dilemma: What to do in the fight against ISIS
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December 11, 2015
Six foreign policy experts weigh in on how Canada can best engage in the war in Syria and Iraq.
How Canada failed Afghan detainees
Canada knowingly transferred detainees in Afghanistan to facilities where torture was rife. Since then, the Canadian government has avoided all accountability. This is our unfinished business.
An unholy alliance: Canada and Saudi Arabia
Considering the country’s human rights record, our arms deal should be cancelled, argues Peggy Mason.