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Book reviews by Group of 78 members.

Massey Lecturer Alex Neve Speaking September 19-October 30

At a time when Human Rights are being gutted around the world, Alex Neve discusses how we have failed to make these rights truly universal and how we might renew these rights in a world filled with conflict and divisiveness.  Alex Neve is a human rights lawyer who served as Secretary-General of Amnesty International Canada from 2000 to… Continue Reading Massey Lecturer Alex Neve Speaking September 19-October 30

Peace in the Cross-Hairs: NATO expansion collides with Russian security

Russia and Ukraine are on the brink of hostilities. The NATO powers led by the USA are poised to retaliate with draconian sanctions on the Russian leadership and economy This paper by John Foster illuminates the course of events and (thus far) failed diplomacy that brought us to this point, where NATO’s eastward expansion over the past two decades has clashed with Russia’s security interests Continue Reading Peace in the Cross-Hairs: NATO expansion collides with Russian security