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Ukraine hands Russia its pretext

Gwynne Dyer | 04/16/2014
Ukraine hands Russia its pretext

Could somebody please explain to the CIA why the optics of sending John Brennan to Kyiv were so bad?

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As Israel’s friend, Canada must speak up for African asylum seekers
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Many are being held indefinitely in a detention facility the desert.

Eastern exports of crude not worth the risk
Maude Barlow | Eriel Deranger | 04/16/2014

The time has come for a broad, participatory dialogue on our energy future.

A thousand years of experience
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The Icelandic business community has established an Arctic Chamber of Commerce, the first of its kind in the Arctic region.

Arctic issues are global issues
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It is Japan’s firm belief that the ocean, as a commons for all peoples, should be free, open and safe.

Becoming a contributor to a sustainable Arctic future
Cho Hee-yong | 04/09/2014

The Korean government adopted Korea’s Arctic Policy at the end of last year.

EU, NATO should step up Ukrainian support
David J. Meadows | 04/09/2014

Offering prospective membership in these clubs could buoy democratic forces in Ukraine.

Harper’s Arctic gambit
Heather Exner-Pirot | 04/09/2014

If Canada exercised its discretion as chair to exclude Russian participation, it would probably be alienating most or all of the other states and permanent participants in doing so.

The malicious concept of Mother Canada
Gar Pardy | 04/09/2014

In most cases, the concept of motherland places the state at the centre of the political system, with people relegated to supportive roles.

The special fragile nature of the Arctic
Charles Murto | 04/09/2014

Finland’s new Arctic strategy focuses on both economic growth and sustainability.

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COLUMNISTS
Gwynne Dyer
Ukraine hands Russia its pretext
04/16/2014

Could somebody please explain to the CIA why the optics of sending John Brennan to Kyiv were so bad?

Jim Creskey
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04/09/2014

Honduras saw 32 journalists murdered since 2009. This deal can’t move forward without this sad fact being taken into account.

Scott Taylor
Only fools rush in
04/16/2014

The former Soviet region has deeply rooted historical ethnic, cultural and religious divisions.

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